Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 1, 2026 • 12 PM This year, the program will include: - Procession and posting of the American Flag - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem - Remarks by...
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. RSVP Now You might: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity....
Join us for an afternoon of caring for the Woodlawn Wildflower Garden and surrounding area. Volunteers will have the chance to plant goldenrods and daffodil bulbs. Meet at the Pollinator Garden which is just north of Woodlawn Playground. Gloves and tools provided. RSVP Now.
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Nature is very active in the Fall, with bird migrations, changing leaves, and animals getting ready to hibernate. So come out into the crisp air on a nature walk in Van Cortlandt Park where you’ll find it...
Floodplain Forest Fridays at Van Cortlandt Park Join us along Turtle Creek, the stream feeding the mill pond from the northwest, to plant native trees from NYC Parks in the floodplain and cut back invasive phragmites by hand. Your work helps the floodplain forest take back ground from the reeds. RSVP Now When: Fridays, 9:00...
Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and experience...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance invites you to celebrate another great gardening season at our 3rd annual Crunch and Munch event. Bring your friends and family to stuff a scarecrow. Get...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Nature is very active in the Fall, with bird migrations, changing leaves,...
VCPA and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are co-leading this free, easy-to-moderate 3.5 hour walk. We will explore the nature trails of Van Cortlandt Park, learn about its history,...
