Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

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.

Park Clean Up Mondays
2022-07-18 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in tidying up Van Cortlandt Park after the weekend.
Special Clean Up after July 4th on Tuesday July 5!
Meet our staff in front of the Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course Clubhouse at 9am. We will provide gloves, grabbers, and trash bags. Bring along water.
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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.

Water Chestnut Wednesdays
2022-07-20 09:00 - 12:00
Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is a non-indigenous, aquatic plant that harms the ecological, and recreational value of waterways here in the Northeast. VCPA leads the effort in removing the harmful plant species. Come join us and learn more about freshwater ecology, put on a pair of waders, or hop in a canoe, all the while helping improve the health of the pond.
VCPA will provide gloves and any tools needed. Please wear long pants, and bring along plenty of water and an extra pair of socks (just in case!)
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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.

Forest Restoration Fridays
2022-07-22 09:00 - 12:00
Every Friday during July 2022, volunteers can join VCPA staff in maintaining the floodplain forest along Tibbetts Brook in Van Cortlandt Park. Work will entail removal of non-indigenous plant species such as mile-a-minute, mugwort, multiflora rose, and bush honeysuckle.
Volunteers can meet VCPA staff outside the Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course Clubhouse at 9am. We will provide gloves and any tools needed for the project. Make sure to where long pants, closed-toe shoes, and bring along plenty of water. We look forward to seeing you out in the Park!
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.
