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SUMMARY:Tune-up Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! \nVolunteers will help care for our garden\, maintain compost bins\, weed\, water\, and harvest produce. \nNo gardening experience needed – just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! \nLocation: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance of the park (past the Northwest playground). \nHeld on the following Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm: \n\nApril 14\nApril 28\nMay 26\nJune 9\nJune 23\n\nVolunteers must be 18 and older. \nRSVP Now. \nGroups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays-2/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Woodlawn Wednesday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou might: \nRemove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose\, bush honeysuckle\, bittersweet\, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. \nMaintain Trails: Keep paths clear\, safe\, and welcoming for all park visitors. \nNo experience needed! We provide all tools and gloves. You’ll also learn about forest ecology\, plant ID\, and restoration techniques. \nWhere: \nMeet outside the handball courts at Woodlawn Playground \n(Located on the east side of Van Cortlandt Park) \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-wednesday/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Trail Work Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected\n\n\n\n\n\nBe 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! \nWhat We’ll Be Doing: \nLearn how to plan and assess site to install a puncheon. \nClearing debris and overgrowth \nEnsuring trail safety and accessibility \nTrail structure installation \n\n\nMeeting Location: Southern end of Van Cortlandt Park Golf House\n\n\n\nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-6/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Forests Uptown Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays at 5pm\nJoin 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.\nMarch 12: Winter Tree Identification\nMarch 19: Forest Assessments in NYC\nMarch 26: History of NYC Wildfires\nRSVP Now
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forests-uptown-series/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Forest Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will assist with forest restoration work\, including invasive species removal\, planting\, compost management\, and general site maintenance. \nVolunteers 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. \nFor April\, Forest Fridays will meet at VCPA’s Learning Garden near the Riverdale Stables. \nNote: There is no session on 4/24/26. \nRSVP Now.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/forest-fridays-18/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Super Seedlings
DESCRIPTION:Join VCPA for tons of family-friendly garden fun! Let’s grow together! \nSuper Seedlings is a free\, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. \nEach Saturday session will have a fun theme to explore\, nature crafts\, planting\, soil digging\, and more! \nCome once\, twice\, or all four weeks for some playing and planting! We hope to see you there! \nDates: 4/18\, 4/25\, 5/2\, 5/9\nTime: 10 AM – 12 PM\nLocation: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance of the park (past the Northwest playground). \nDrop-ins are welcome\, but advance registration is recommended. \nPlease e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org \n 
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/super-seedlings-4/2026-04-18/
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