7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, October 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026 -Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days
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October 27, 2026 -Memorial Grove Volunteer Clean Up Event
Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days
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 and Broadway entrance...
Memorial Grove Volunteer Clean Up Event
Join VCPA and Bronx Community Board 8 in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. Help us get Memorial Grove ready for the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Van Cortlandt Park. Volunteer Tasks: Raking Leaves: Gather and rake leaves to keep the grove tidy. Picking Up Sticks: Collect sticks and...
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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October 28, 2026 -Wetland Wednesdays
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October 28, 2026 -Youth Run Farm Stand
Wetland Wednesdays
Hands-on restoration in the park's wetlands and floodplain. What we do shifts with the season — check the individual date before you sign up. By season: water chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake in summer; phragmites control and planting native willows and shrubs in fall. When: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt...
Youth Run Farm Stand
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 8 to October 28 Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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October 29, 2026 -Trail Work Thursdays
Trail Work Thursdays
Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be part of the community crew that cares for Van Cortlandt Park’s trails! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or trying trail work for the first time, your effort makes a real difference in keeping these paths accessible and safe. 📍 Meeting Details: Location: Location: VCPA Learning...
Friday, October 30, 2026
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October 30, 2026 -Forest Fridays
Forest Fridays
Join us for forest restoration work at a new work location. Your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers, oak seedlings, and the understory waiting underneath. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM New Location: Van Cortlandt Park — meeting at the Classic Playground on the southern end of the park. What to bring:...
Saturday, October 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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November 1, 2026 -Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Ceremony
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 1, 2026 • 12 PM This year, the program will include: - Procession and posting of the American Flag - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem - Remarks by...