Carpe diem with Bob Bender, volunteer extraordinaire!
Wetland Wednesdays
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29- Meet at 9am
Join us to restore Van Cortlandt Park wetlands by removing invasive phragmites. This month, we’ll cut back reeds to prepare areas for native plantings later in the fall.
Meet at VC Golf House
Trail Work Thursdays
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 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 Learning Garden
Forest Fridays
Fridays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - 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 Learning Garden
City of Forest Day
Saturday, October 4- meet at 10am
Celebrate City of Forest Day by planting native trees with us in the Northeast Forest.
Meet at Woodlawn Playground
Canine Court Clean Up
Monday, October 6 - 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
Tune Up Tuesdays
Tuesdays, October 14 + 28 - 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 Learning Garden
Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
Mondays, October 20 + 27 - meet at 9am
Tuesdays, October 21 + 28 - meet at 9am
VCPA needs a few extra hands to finish up a Retaining Wall project on the Old Croton Aqueduct to help address severe erosion issues. This opportunity is geared for those who hope to gain advanced trail skills.
Meet at VC Golf House
Trail Closure in the Northeast Woods
Saturday, October 25 - meet at 10am
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side with VCPA and Women of Woodlawn by closing a desire line!
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Meet at Woodlawn Playground
Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park
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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 South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org
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