Water Chestnut Wednesdays
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Meet at 9am
Hop into a pair of our waders and join us for water chestnut removal in Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond. Bring your adventurous spirit, plenty of water, a hat, and an extra pair of dry socks.
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Meet at Van Cortlandt Golf House
Workshop: You Are What You Eat!
Monday, July 8 - Starts at 10am
How does food make you feel? How does food relate to your identity? Reflect on what food means to you and create a collage to take home. For all ages. Free but registration required.
VCPA Garden & Compost Site
Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest
FREE Movies in the Park
Tuesday Nights
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground
8:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light
7 PM • Music of 1939, 1987, 2001, 2014
7:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts
July 9: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
July 16: The Princess Bride (1987)
July 23: Shrek (2001)
July 30: Into the Woods (2014)
Youth Run Farm Stand
Wednesdays starting July 10 - 2pm to 7pm
Our Youth Run Farm Stand is back! Purchase fresh, local produce and local goodies at affordable prices! We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Located at Gale Place and Orloff Avenue
Forest Restoration Fridays
Fridays, July 12,19, 26 - Meet at 9am
Gear up for some hands-on conservation work, including tree planting, all while learning about the forest’s ecosystem in the Northwest Woods.
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Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site
Family Fridays in the Garden
Friday, July 12, 19, 26 - 10am to 12pm
Bring the family to the garden this summer! Come out to dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore nature, and more!
This is a FREE drop-in program.
For children ages 2 to 12 years old accompanied by an adult(s).
Drop-ins are welcome, but advance registration is preferred.
VCPA Garden & Compost Site
City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal
Saturday, July 13 - Meet at 10am
Spend City of Water Day at Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond, protecting it from unwanted plant species like water chestnut. VCPA provides waders and all necessary tools. Bring your adventurous spirit, plenty of water, a hat, and an extra pair of dry socks.
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Meet at Van Cortlandt Golf House
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concert Series
Saturdays, July 13, 20, 27 + August 3 - 2 to 3pm
Visit Bronx Arts Ensemble website for more information.
Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn
Summer Blooms Craft Series
Monday, July 15, 22, 20 - 10am to 12pm
Celebrate the season with our botanic craft series.
Small materials fee per workshop.
July Workshops – Make your own Fairy Garden, Flower Print, Floral Wreath!
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VCPA Garden & Compost Site
Rowboating on the Mill Pond
Saturdays, July 20 and August 3 - 12pm to 3:30pm
Village Community Boathouse is back with FREE rowboating on Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond. Rowboats for small groups will be available to paddle around the lake. Children must be accompanied by adults. First come, first served.
Meet at the southern end of the Mill Pond. Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue.
Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park
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.
VCPA Merch Shop!
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Become a Member
Members get VCPA merch and invitations to member only hikes while supporting their favorite park!
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Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org
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