Week of Events
Monday, November 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025 -Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Tuesday, November 11 at 2pm meets in Riverdale Stables parking lot Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. RSVP Now.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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November 13, 2025 -Trail Work Thursdays
Trail Work Thursdays
Please note that due to the weather forecast the October 30th Trail Thursday event has been canceled. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Van Cortlandt Park, Learning...
Friday, November 14, 2025
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November 14, 2025 -Forest Fridays
Forest Fridays
Please note: Forest Friday on December 19th, 2025 has been canceled due to high winds. Remove invasive species from the Northwest Forest. Promote biodiversity, protect young trees, and maintain trails. When: Fridays November 14 and 21 meeting at 9am and Fridays December 5, 12 and 19 meeting at 10am Where: Van Cortlandt Park - VCPA...
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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November 15, 2025 -Crunch and Munch
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November 15, 2025 -REIMAGINING: Rewriting the Will: A Workshop with David Mills
Crunch and Munch
Come join us for a free garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! Festivities will include: Leaf Crunching and Composting with Bronx Green-Up Children’s Crafts and Activities Garlic Planting with New York Restoration Project Garden Harvesting Seasonal Snacks and Beverages & More! Enjoy a day full of garden fun, celebration, and community! Where: VCPA Learning Garden, Enter...
REIMAGINING: Rewriting the Will: A Workshop with David Mills
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents a writing workshop led by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Drawing inspiration from a historic Van Cortlandt family will, participants will engage in a powerful exercise: imagining and crafting their own “new will” from the perspective of an individual enslaved on the Van Cortlandt plantation. Together, participants will reflect...
Sunday, November 16, 2025
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November 16, 2025 -Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3
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November 16, 2025 -Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3
Kids head to the scenic trails for a fun cross country event with our friends at NYRR! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants of all abilities and age 2 to 18. Perfect for both new and experienced runners, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active,...
Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Sunday, November 16 at 10am meets in front of Nature Center Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing. RSVP Now.