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...

We invite you to our spring benefit event on May 11, 2023 to support the work of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. This year we are proud to honor two extraordinary organizations whose efforts have made an indelible difference in the lives of folks who live near Van Cortlandt Park: The Friendly Fridge BX is a...

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 for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. Each walk will be led by a New York...

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 city! Kids and their grown-ups will dig, plant seeds, and create crafts together through hands-on play in the garden. This is a free 7 week...

Ring in Springtime by making your own spring wreath! In this workshop, we will take a short hike in the Van Cortlandt Park forest and harvest vines to use as the base of our wreaths. Then head back to the garden to create our wreaths with a mix of natural and artificial materials including seasonal...