Trail Work Wednesdays
Wednesdays: November 2, 9 and 16 - Meet at 9am
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance in maintaining and repairing our vast network of trails! We are working mostly on the Cross Country Trail this month. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants; bring water and a snack.
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Meet at VCPA Garden and Compost Site.
Bird Walks with NYC Audubon
Saturdays: November 5, 12, and 19 - Meet at 9am
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. Each walk will be led by a New York City Audubon guide.
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Meet in front of the Nature Center.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Sunday, November 6 - Starts at 12pm
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Community Board 8 invite you to this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony.
At Memorial Grove.
Garden Crew Volunteer Days
Tuesdays: November 8 and 22 - Meet at 10am
NEW Garden Crew! Join VCPA staff in rebuilding and maintaining our Educational Garden & Compost Site. In addition to weeding, watering, and harvesting produce, garden crew members will learn how to care for the garden, maintain compost bins, and help prep our site for winter. No gardening experience needed. 18 and older.
Meet at the Educational Garden & Compost Site.
Forest Friday
Friday, November 18 - Meet at 9am
With 640 acres of forest and wetlands, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help!
For November’s only Forest Friday, we are focusing on planting trees to fill canopy gaps in the Northwest forest. Make sure to wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring lots of water! All other tools will be provided. No prior experience needed.
Meet at VCPA Garden and Compost Site
Fall Foliage, Fruits, and Forageables
Friday, November 18 - Meet at 2pm
Venture through the park in search of iconic New York fall foliage, fruits, and forageable foods. On this afternoon hike we will talk about forest ecology, identify these important plants, and discuss how they have been sustainably used (and enjoyed!) by humans and animals alike for millennia. Led by VCPA's knowledgeable staff.
Meet in front of the Nature Center.
Natural Areas Volunteer Day
Saturday, November 19 - Meet at 10am
Plant trees in the Northeast Forest of Van Cortlandt Park.
This month, we are focusing on planting trees in canopy gaps across the forest. Make sure to wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring lots of water!
Meet in front of Woodlawn Playground.
End-of-Season Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday, November 19 - Meet at 10am
Prepare the garden for the cold winter season! To care for the garden and celebrate the end of this year's growing season, volunteers are needed for weeding, mulching, and maintaining the compost bins to prepare for rebuilding the garden in spring.
No gardening experience is necessary.
Meet at the Educational Garden & Compost Site.
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Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
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