7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Van Cortlandt Park Nature Group Walk
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 she enjoys sharing. This walk will meet in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables and will walk through the Northwest Woods of Van Cortlandt...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Woodlawn Wednesday
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....
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Trail Work Thursdays
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April 9, 2026 -Forests Uptown Series
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 new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! What We’ll Be Doing: Learn how to plan and assess site to install a...
Forests Uptown Series
Thursdays at 5pm Join Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our hybrid lecture series on our urban forest. All talks are free & open to the public, including time for a Q&A & discussion. March 12: Winter Tree Identification March 19: Forest Assessments in NYC March 26: History of NYC Wildfires RSVP...
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Forest Fridays
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 be prepared for physical work. No prior experience required, but enthusiasm for environmental conservation is a plus. For April, Forest Fridays will meet at VCPA's...
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
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April 11, 2026 -Pitch in for NYC Parks
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April 11, 2026 -Tree Identification Walk
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 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...
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 community effort. Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our annual Pitch in for NYC Parks Day event, a morning of hands-on park stewardship near Caryl...
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.