Trail Work Thursdays
Thursdays June 5, 12, 26 - Meet at 9am
Blaze trails with us! Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact to ensure trail safety for runners and hikers.
Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site
Forest Fridays
Fridays June 6, 13, 20, 27 - Meet at 9am
Help restore Van Cortlandt Park’s vital northwest forest by removing invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for native plants to thrive and support long-term forest health.
Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site
Cross Country Course Volunteer Day
Saturday, June 7 - meet at 10am
Get a different kind of workout! Bend, stretch, and lift when you fill holes, rake gravel, and move wheelbarrows to keep our beloved cross country course in running shape.
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Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site
261st Street Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday, June 7 - 10am -12pm
Beautify this lovely, pastoral space alongside our partners from Riverdale Main Streets Alliance.
Meet at W. 261st Street and Broadway
Wetland Wednesdays
Wednesdays June 11, 18, 25- Meet at 9am
It’s time to tackle the water chestnut that takes over Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond every summer. We’ll provide waders, gloves, and all the tools you’ll need to hop in the water with us and help remove this pesky plant.
Meet at Van Cortlandt Golf House
Garden Volunteer Days
Tuesdays June 10, 24 - 10am to 1pm
Saturday, June 14 - 10am to 1pm
Turnip to volunteer! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed – just show up in clothing that can get dirty!
RSVP for Tuesdays
Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site
After Father’s Day Clean Up
Monday, June 16 - Meet at 9am
Nice holiday weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help keep the park tidy.
Meet at Van Cortlandt Golf House
Canine Court Clean Up
Tuesday, June 24 - 4pm to 6pm
Canine Court needs some TLC! NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs — that’s where community stewards like you come in!
Canine Court - enter park at Broadway and W. 252nd
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!
Show your love for Van Cortlandt Park while supporting the Alliance!
Become a Member
Members get VCPA merch and invitations to member only hikes while supporting their favorite park!
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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