Monday, April 6, 2026

• April 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

  Van Cortlandt Park Nature Group Walk


April 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

Van Cortlandt Park Nature Group Walk

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...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

• April 8, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Woodlawn Wednesday


April 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Woodlawn Wednesday

Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem. You might: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails:...

Thursday, April 9, 2026

• April 9, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Trail Work Thursdays


April 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Trail Work Thursdays

Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or...

Friday, April 10, 2026

• April 10, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Forest Fridays


April 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Forest Fridays

Volunteers will assist with forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, planting, compost management, and general site maintenance. Volunteers should wear long sleeves and pants, bring water and snacks, and...

Saturday, April 11, 2026

• April 11, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  Birding with NYC Bird Alliance


April 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this spring. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse...

• April 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Pitch in for NYC Parks


April 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Pitch in for NYC Parks

Pitch in for NYC Parks Day at Van Cortlandt Park Van Cortlandt Park is one of New York City’s largest and most ecologically rich parks, and keeping it clean takes...

• April 11, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  Tree Identification Walk


April 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

Tree Identification Walk

Put your ID skills to the test and have the opportunity to ask the experts! Think all trees look the same ? Think again! Join us for an in-person tree identification walk in Van Cortlandt Park hosted by Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance where we will be identifying common New York trees....

Sunday, April 12, 2026

No events on this day.