Dates: Tuesday May 7 and Wednesday May 8, 15, 22 and 29 Time: 9am to 12pm Meeting Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House Initially, we will focus on various tasks within the immediate floodplain (final spring plantings, mile-a-minute, garlic mustard, norway maple removal) as we keep an eye out for the start of the water chestnut...
Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Dive into spring by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and garlic mustard. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and learn about the forest's ecosystem. When & Where: Date: Fridays March 29 and April 5 & 19 Time: 9...
Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will have a fun theme to explore, nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or all five weeks for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates: Saturday, May 4th...
Kick off your shoes and learn to dance Samba on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with Estelle Walkin featuring Escalante Amaru (Music Medicine) who will be playing Brazilian music. Estelle Walkin is a teaching artist with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. This cultural enrichment event is fun for the whole family- parents and...
Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Help us remove water chestnuts from the lake. This invasive species poses a significant threat to our local ecosystem, and...
Please note: Due to extreme heat we are canceling the 6/21 Forest Friday session. Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Experience the last weeks of spring in the forest by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and bittersweet. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and...
Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will have a fun theme to explore, nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or all five weeks for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! 📅 Dates: Saturday, May 4th...
THE PHIL IS BACK!!! And, as always, it is FREE for all to enjoy. Pack a picnic, BYOB (bring your own blanket), and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground.Â
Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Help us remove water chestnuts from the lake. This invasive species poses a significant threat to our local ecosystem, and your efforts will make a big difference. When & Where: • Dates: June 5th + 12th • Time: 9 AM - Noon • Meeting Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House Activities Include:...
Please note: Due to extreme heat we are canceling the 6/21 Forest Friday session. Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Experience the last weeks of spring in the forest by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and bittersweet. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and New York City Audubon invite you to join us during five Saturday sessions of birding in the park. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a wide...
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground. Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and...
Show the Northwest Corner of Van Cortlandt Park some TLC ! Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street section of VCP. We will move towards the City Line as time allows. Gloves and tools provided. Special thank you to our good friends at Riverdale Main Streets Alliance for their ongoing dedication to this...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth at the Van Cortlandt House Museum. The program will begin on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial...
Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation presents: Music in the Park: Morrisania Band Project Featuring: Elissa Carmona (vocals), Kevin Belle (keyboard), Gregory Daffin (bass guitar/vocals) and Warren Moddie (drums/vocals) This FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. BYOB: Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. For more information, visit...
Please note: Due to extreme heat we are canceling the 6/21 Forest Friday session. Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Experience the last weeks of spring in the forest by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and bittersweet. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and...
