22 in '22
2022-03-04 08:00 - 2022-10-15 17:00 (America/New_York)
Take the challenge while supporting the work of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Hike 22 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2022, post on social media from the park to spread the word, and wear your 22 in ‘22 Finisher’s Patch with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned it!). VCPA will provide you with route options within Van Cortlandt Park, the third largest park in NYC, but you pick your method (hike, run, stroll, skip) and you pick when (as long as you complete it all by December 31, 2022). Van Cortlandt Park, located in the Northwest Bronx, has over 20 miles of trails of various levels of difficulty. If any of the suggested trails are too strenuous, you can substitute as you like. The specific trails do not matter as much as hitting the goal of 22 miles. Registration: $40 for adults/$25 kids/$35 members.

Forest Restoration Fridays
2022-03-18 09:00 - 12:00
Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx consists of 640 acres of forest and freshwater wetlands. Help VCPA maintain this important ecosystem.
During the month of March, VCPA’s weekly Forest Restoration Friday’s will meet in front of the Woodlawn Playground and take place in the Northeast Forest of Van Cortlandt Park. Volunteers will assist our staff in removal of non-indigenous shrub and vine species that harm the biodiversity and health of the Park.
Bring along a water bottle and wear sturdy closed-toed shoes and long pants.
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Please be advised as of 12/27/21, a vaccine mandate has been ordered by the City of New York. In order to participate in Van Cortlandt Park Alliance volunteer events, all volunteers must be vaccinated.

Tibbetts Brook Trash Clean Up
2022-03-19 10:00 - 13:00
Tibbetts Brook, a small freshwater river, cuts through the heart of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Join us to help clean it!
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance as we spend the morning cleaning Tibbetts Brook. We will be working along the shores and in the stream removing trash and debris.
Dress warm, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Some volunteers can walk up the Putnam to join some staff up near the border removing trash from the Brook. Others can stay close to the Van Cortlandt Golf Course Clubhouse and clean up along the shores of the pond.
RSVP Now.
Please be advised as of 12/27/21, a vaccine mandate has been ordered by the City of New York. In order to participate in Van Cortlandt Park Alliance volunteer events, all volunteers must be vaccinated.
