Aralia Alata Removal in Woodlawn

Join us for an impactful day of ecological restoration in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park! Our focus will be on tackling the invasive species Aralia Alata, commonly known as "Devil's...

Event Series Trail Work Wednesdays

Trail Work Wednesdays

Please Note! Starting in January, we will meet at 10am for Trail Work Wednesdays. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Garden and Education Compost...

Cozy Winter Craft-ernoon

Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!  Create a snowy tree creation made of real tree branches and a fancy snowman wreath! Or just color and warm up with some hot chocolate and sweets! This program is open to children of ages 3-12 and their parents/caregivers. All materials will be provided....

Bronx Parks Speak Up

Join us at Bronx Coalition for Park and Green Spaces' 30th Annual Bronx Park Speak Up. Theme: A Conference on Parkland in the Bronx --> 30 Years Later Location: Lehman College Faculty Dining Room, Music Building. Visit the BCPGS website for more details.

Event Series Floodplain Fridays

Floodplain Fridays

Join us for Floodplain Fridays - Phragmites Removal Initiative, where we'll gather to push back against this persistent non-native species in Tibbetts Wetland. We're tackling the invasive Phragmites to make way for a more diverse ecosystem. By cutting back these reeds before the spring nesting season, we help push back against the monoculture of the...

Goodbye to Winter – Sunset Equinox Hike

Join us for a magical equinox sunset hike in Van Cortlandt Park. This easy 1.5-mile hike to Vault Hill and back offers an unforgettable farewell to winter, enriched with plant identification and scenic views. Perfect for those looking to welcome spring with open arms. Event Details: When: March 19, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:34 PM Where: Meeting...

Urban Environmental Challenge

Join the Van Cortlandt Track Club for a hilly and rugged, technical race on the wooded trails of historic Van Cortlandt Park in the heart of the Bronx. Where: Bib pick-up race start will be at the Tortoise and the Hare statue (500 yards north of the last stop on the 1 train at 242nd...

Talking to the Bones

A reading by David Mills of poems about slavery in Manhattan where the oldest and largest slave cemetery in the country is located. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents a poetry reading by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Mills will read from his poetry collection, Boneyarn, the first-ever book of poems about slavery in New York...

Family Fun Day

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance,  Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day Saturday, April 20 1PM to 4PM Indian Field - Van Cortlandt Park Live Music: Divi Roxx Kids Face Painting  NYRR Mobile Van Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce Games And more to come! RSVP Suggested. Special thank you to...

Pinkster’s Legacy

Tune in for a captivating discussion with local historians, Lavada Nahon and Chief Baba Neil Clarke, as we unravel the significance of Pinkster, exploring its cultural, social, and historical importance.From...

VCP BioBlitz: City Nature Challenge 2024

Join us at the VCPA Garden and Compost Site for an exciting event as part of the global City Nature Challenge! This four-day bioblitz aims to gather as many observations...

Walk the Buried Brook

Join City as a Living Lab, artist Kamala Sankaram, and special guests for a one-hour walk along the historic path of Tibbetts Brook. The walk will feature a discussion and...

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