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  • A picture of a green sign with white writing "Enslaved African and Kingsbridge Burial Ground" in front of trees.

    Black History Month: Enslaved African Legacy Tour

    A guided walk that will enlighten participants on the true history that shaped Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA's Arts Integration Strategist, Ashley Hart Adams, on a guided walk that will...

  • A graphic with orange and pinks lines swirled with words 32nd Annual Speak Up in dark pink and Power of Parks in green.

    Bronx Parks Speak Up

    Bronx Coalition for Parks and Greenspace's 32nd Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up THE POWER OF PARKS: Funding the Future Lehman College Faculty Dining Room, Music Building WORKSHOPS/PANELS: • Activating Bronx...

  • 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....

  • Bare trees in winter with snow on the ground next to water with a bridge during sunset.

    Forests Uptown Series

    Forests Uptown Series

    Thursdays at 5pm Join Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our hybrid lecture series on our urban forest. All talks are free & open to the public,...

  • A redwinged black bird sitting on a branch

    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...

  • A redwinged black bird sitting on a branch

    VC Nature Group

    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. Friday March 20 meets at the Stables parking area at 2 p.m. for a Northwest woodlands/Vault Hill walk. RSVP Now.

  • Spring Kickoff Hike

    Join us for a start of Spring nature hike! Lace up your hiking shoes and come out to enjoy the changing of seasons. This guided adventure will cover approximately 3-4 miles over the course of 2 hours with a few hills along the way. Enjoy fresh air, scenic views, and the chance to connect with...

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

    Saturday Stewardship Event

    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...

  • Urban Environmental Challenge

    Run the trails you love. Van Cortlandt Track Club has hosted this classic park race for decades, and a portion of proceeds goes to the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance to support trail maintenance. 10K race for adults and kids races too. Register today.

  • A person in a blue VCPA shirt holding a garbage grabber with an elmo doll

    Pitch in for NYC Parks

    Pitch in for NYC Parks Day at Van Cortlandt Park Van Cortlandt Park is one of New York City’s largest and most ecologically rich parks, and keeping it clean takes...

  • A group of trees with green leaves.

    Tree Identification Walk

    Put your ID skills to the test and have the opportunity to ask the experts! Think all trees look the same ? Think again! Join us for an in-person tree...