Rowboating on the Mill Pond
2023-08-22 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Village Community Boathouse is back with FREE rowboating on Hester and Piero’s Mill Pond. Rowboats for small groups will be available to paddle around the lake. Children must be accompanied by adults. First come first served.
Meet at the southern end of the Mill Pond- enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue.
All dates are from 4 to 7pm:
Thursday, July 27 – Canceled due to predicted thunderstorms
Tuesday, August 1
Tuesday, August 8
Tuesday, August 15
Tuesday, August 22

Wetland Wednesdays
2023-08-23 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation in our wetlands. We’ll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem.
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.
RSVP Now.
Meet at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.

Youth Run Farm Stand
2023-08-23 14:00 - 19:00
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back!
Wednesdays 2-7pm
from July 12 to October 25
Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue)
We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.

Forest Fridays
2023-08-25 09:00 - 12:00
August 25th event has been canceled due to rainy weather.
Help preserve the beautiful 640 acres of urban woodland in Van Cortlandt Park through our Forest Fridays initiative! As part of the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, community members can actively participate in maintaining the health of the Bronx’s forested landscape.
Join us every Friday to engage in hands-on, meaningful work such as removal of invasive trees and shrubs, preparing planting sites, planting, and much more. Forest Restoration Fridays are not just about manual labor, they are a fantastic opportunity to learn about forest ecology and conservation while making a tangible difference!
All tools will be provided and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm, your love for nature, and plenty of water. Make sure to dress appropriately with long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
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Please Note: We will leave the meeting location promptly at 9:15am. It will be difficult to find us afterwards so please arrive on time.
Meet us at the VCPA Garden and Compost Site, ready to dig in and have fun!

Volunteer Improving Wetlands
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00
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 and readiness to make a positive environmental impact!
Meet at the Van Cortlandt Golf House.
RSVP Now.
