Monday, April 13, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

• April 14, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  Tune-up Tuesdays


April 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Tune-up Tuesdays

Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! Location: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

• April 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Woodlawn Wednesday


April 15 @ 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 16, 2026

• April 16, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Trail Work Thursdays


April 16 @ 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 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...

• April 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Forests Uptown Series


April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

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 17, 2026

• April 17, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Forest Fridays


April 17 @ 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 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 18, 2026

• April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Super Seedlings


April 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Super Seedlings

Join VCPA for tons of family-friendly garden fun! Let's grow together! Super Seedlings is a free, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Each Saturday session will have a fun theme to explore, nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or all four weeks for some playing and planting!...

Sunday, April 19, 2026

No events on this day.