Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - Volunteer with VCPA in April

 

Wetland Wednesdays

Wednesdays (except 4/19) - Meet at 9am

Van Cortlandt Park is home to the largest swath of freshwater wetlands in the Bronx!

Wetland ecosystems are essential for flood protection, freshwater quality improvement, and shoreline erosion control but they need constant vigilance to stay healthy. Join us for a wetland workday. 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.

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Meet at Van Cortlandt Golf House.

Forest Fridays

Fridays (except 4/14) - Meet at 9am

With 640 acres of urban woodland, Van Cortlandt Park could use your help!

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.

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Meet at VCPA Garden and Compost Site.

Community Volunteer Days in the Garden

Tuesdays, April 11 + 25, 10am to 1pm

Wednesday, April 12, 10am to 1pm

Saturday, April 15, 10am to 1pm

Let’s prepare for this year’s growing season! 

Volunteers are needed for weeding, building, and maintaining the compost bins.

Make sure to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring lots of water. All tools will be provided. No prior experience needed.

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Meet at VCPA Garden and Compost Site.

 

Woodlawn Beautification Day

Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.  Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species, and general clean-up around the playground and in the wildflower patch.
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.

All other tools will be provided. No prior experience needed.

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Meet at Woodlawn Playground.

 

Northwest Corner Care

Saturday April 29 - Meet at 2pm

Show the northwest corner of VCP some TLC with VCPA and RMSA (Riverdale Main Streets Alliance). Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street Garden and field. We will move toward the city line as time allows. 

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Meet at the Wildflower Garden at W. 261st and Broadway.

 

Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park

 

East Meets West

Tuesday, April 11 from 6-8pm

Join VCPA and Friends of Pelham Bay Park for a fun fundraiser to support programs in the two largest parks in the Bronx at the Rambling House in Woodlawn.

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Springtime Shindig!

Thursday, May 11 from 6:30-8pm

VCPA’s annual fundraiser to support our education, restoration, research, and community stewardship programs in Van Cortlandt Park.

Honoring Courts of Dreams Junior Board and the Friendly Fridge BX.

Tickets, Sponsorships and Journal Ads

Make a Donation

The park is really big. Our staff is really small. Only with your help can we grow our capacity, hire more staff, and take on projects to improve Van Cortlandt Park… for YOU!  Please consider a gift to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance today.

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Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org