Friday, August 1, 2025

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - There’s Still Time for Summertime Volunteer Time!

 


Forest Fridays

Fridays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 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.

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Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site

 

Cross Country Course Volunteer Day

Saturday, August  2 - 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

 

Woodlawn Wednesdays
Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 - Meet at 9am
We are moving Wednesdays back to Woodlawn! Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica trees that threaten our native biodiversity in the northeast forest.
Meet at Woodlawn Playground

Trail Work Thursdays
Thursdays, August 7, 21, 28 - 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 Van Cortlandt Golf House (note: new meeting location for August)


Tune Up Tuesdays
Tuesdays, August 12, 26 - 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! 

Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site

 

Canine Court Clean Up
Tuesday, August 19 - 2pm to 4pm
Canine Court needs some TLC! Join us for an afternoon of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips to spruce up Canine Court.
Meet at Canine Court

Save the Date: After Labor Day Holiday Clean Up
Tuesday, September 2 - 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

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!


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