NYC Ultimate Trail Running Series at VCP
Join us at the world famous home of cross country trail running, Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Saturday, March 4, 2023, join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and King of...
Join us at the world famous home of cross country trail running, Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Saturday, March 4, 2023, join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and King of...
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Manhattan College for a community event on Wetland Wednesdays - March 22nd and March 29th - to improve the habitat of Van Cortlandt...
Beeswax wraps are a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap made out of a natural wax produced by honey bees! Making your own wrap to use yourself or to give to...
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance at one of our Forest Restoration Friday events. A weekly program that allows community members to engage with VCP staff in maintaining the forested landscape...
Join us for a fun, fundraiser to support programs in the two largest parks in the Bronx at the Rambling House in Woodlawn. $35 in Advance, $45 at the Door...
To care for the garden and prepare for this year's growing season, volunteers are needed for weeding, building, and maintaining the compost bins! Make sure to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy...
Join us at this FREE event to celebrate Earth Day. Activities include: Garden Activities Nature Crafts Music & Dancing with Edwin Ferreras & Company NYC Parks’ Urban Park Rangers Meet the Horses! Event will be held on the Stables Lawn and inside VCPA's Garden & Compost Site in Van Cortlandt Park. Enter the park at...
Join us for Wetland Wednesdays, where we volunteer to improve the wetland ecosystems in Van Cortlandt Park. April is a great time to get out and enjoy the warmer air as the park is waking up from winter. Projects will be focused on invasive removal. Tools and gloves will be provided. Meeting Location: Van Cortlandt...
Miles of trails traverse the natural areas of Van Cortlandt Park, and they are in need of regular maintenance. Volunteers will assist staff on maintenance of the cross country course and other trails throughout the park. Work includes waterbar and checkstep maintenance, corridor clearing, raking, etc. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants; bring water and...
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance at one of our Forest Restoration Friday events. A weekly program that allows community members to engage with VCP staff in maintaining the forested landscape here in the Bronx. Attendees assist with seasonal work such as removal of trees and shrubs, preparing planting sites, planting, and a wide assortment of...
Please Note: The June 10th Birding Event has been canceled. Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look...
Please Note: 4/29 has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Please Note: New Time is 10am to 12pm. Accompanied by a guardian, young adventurers will experience nature in their...