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  • A picture of trees in autumn with leaves in red, orange and yellow and a dirt trail.

    End of Autumn Hike

    Join us for an escape into the crisp autumn air as we celebrate the very last weekend of Fall 2025! This guided nature hike is the perfect way to spend...

  • A woman in a black jacket and burgundy scarf smiling and holding a wreath while standing next to larger wreath.

    Winter Wreath Workshop

    Let your creativity run wild while helping your favorite park! After a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive vines, you’ll mold the twisted woody vine into...

  • A female bufflehead in the water

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Sunday, December 14at 10am meets in front of Nature Center Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has...

  • A female bufflehead in the water

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Wednesday, December 17th at 2pm meets at Riverdale Stables Lot. Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has...

  • A photo of a snow covered path with trees with a graphic of two animals walking and the words Family Fun Hike

    Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk

    In this free guided hike, families can hit the trails while learning about amazing local plants and animals, and how the park changes in the colder weather. Afterwards, join us...

  • A picture of the sun rising through trees on an overlook.

    New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike & Meditation

    Welcome the first light of 2026. Join us for a peaceful sunrise hike and Japanese New Year tradition in Van Cortlandt Park. Start 2026 with intention, tranquility, and community. Join...

  • Cartoon graphics of people bringing trees to a woodchipper with words about Mulchfest

    Mulchfest

    Mulchfest

    Two Dates: Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11 from 10am to 2pm Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch! Trees can be dropped off prior to Mulchfest. For more information about drop-off locations throughout the city, visit NYC Parks’ Mulchfest...

  • A snow goose eating grass

    VCP Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. Kick off the New...

  • A snow goose eating grass

    VC Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. Kick off the New...

  • A man wearing a winter jacket and hat holding a large root from a shrub in the woods with snow.

    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Winter is the most critical time to save the forest floor! Join us to remove invasive Bush Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, and other invasive shrubs while the native plants are dormant. By clearing these shrubs now, we immediately flood the forest floor with winter sunlight and remove the chemical barriers that stop our native trees from...

  • A photo of a male redhead duck in a body of water.

    VC Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. Monday, February 16 meets at the Stables parking area at 2 p.m. for a Northwest Woods/Vault Hill walk. RSVP Now.

  • A light blue background with text about an event with graphics of gloves and hot cocoa

    Midwinter Recess Cozy Craft-ernoon

    Create whimsical nature crafts, or color and warm up with some hot chocolate! This free program is open to children of all ages and their parents/families. Drop in anytime! Activities will take place from 10 am -12 pm. RSVP is encouraged, but not required. The event will be held in 100 Van Cortlandt Park S....