Join us every Friday in September in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office...

Summer holidays bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess!  Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after popular picnicking holidays like Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4th, and Labor Day!  We provide gloves and materials to help keep this park in tip-top shape. You provide can-do spirit and sturdy shoes for walking! Meet at 9 am in front of the Van Cortlandt Golf Course Clubhouse. RSVP Now.

Be a part of the community effort to prepare the Northwest Forest cross country trails for the fall 2023 season 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 Site, across from Riverdale Stables. Time: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15 am Activities Include: Repairing cross country trail surfaces Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility What to Bring: Sunscreen Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Why Join Us? Contribute to the...

Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. We will be thinning out phragmites to prepare a site for a fall planting. Invasive species often outcompete native plants for resources and can alter habitats, making them less suitable for the species originally inhabiting the area. Your participation in this event can make a significant difference in our ongoing restoration efforts. We'll provide all the necessary tools and gloves for the job, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm...

Join us every Friday in September in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office Time: 9 am sharp; we head to the site by 9:10 am Activities Include: - Monitoring earlier restoration efforts - Removing invasive species - Contributing to local ecosystems What to Bring: - Sunscreen, long pants, bug spray - Closed-toed shoes - Water and a snack Why Join Us? Connect with nature lovers, create a positive impact, and enjoy hands-on involvement in preserving our environment. No experience needed—just enthusiasm! RSVP Now.

Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. We will be thinning out phragmites to prepare a site for a fall planting. Invasive species often outcompete native plants for resources and can alter habitats, making them less suitable for the species originally inhabiting the area. Your participation in this event can make a significant difference in our ongoing restoration efforts. We'll provide all the necessary tools and gloves for the job, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm...

Come join VCPA staff in rebuilding and maintaining our Educational Garden & Compost Site. This bi-weekly program brings together community members to engage in urban gardening and composting. In addition to weeding, watering and harvesting produce, volunteers will learn how to care for the garden, maintain compost bins and help prep our site for the growing season. This is a great way to get outside and learn about food ecology, vegetables, and community and education based food sharing! No gardening experience needed. 18 and older. RSVP Now.

Join us every Friday in September in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office Time: 9 am sharp; we head to the site by 9:10 am Activities Include: - Monitoring earlier restoration efforts - Removing invasive species - Contributing to local ecosystems What to Bring: - Sunscreen, long pants, bug spray - Closed-toed shoes - Water and a snack Why Join Us? Connect with nature lovers, create a positive impact, and enjoy hands-on involvement in preserving our environment. No experience needed—just enthusiasm! RSVP Now.

Be a part of the community effort to prepare the Northwest Forest cross country trails for the fall 2023 season 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 Site, across from Riverdale Stables. Time: 9 am sharp; work begins at 9:15 am Activities Include: Repairing cross country trail surfaces Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility What to Bring: Sunscreen Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Why Join Us? Contribute to the...

Join us every Friday in September in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to volunteer and help restore the floodplain forest and Tibbetts Wetland. Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Lakehouse Office Time: 9 am sharp; we head to the site by 9:10 am Activities Include: - Monitoring earlier restoration efforts - Removing invasive species - Contributing to local ecosystems What to Bring: - Sunscreen, long pants, bug spray - Closed-toed shoes - Water and a snack Why Join Us? Connect with nature lovers, create a positive impact, and enjoy hands-on involvement in preserving our environment. No experience needed—just enthusiasm! RSVP Now.