Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - April is Perfect for Volunteering

 

Woodlawn Wednesdays

Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Meet at 9am
Woodlawn Wednesdays are back! 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, April 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 Van Cortlandt Golf House 

 

Forest Fridays

Fridays, April 3, 10, 17 - 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’s Learning Garden


Pitch In For Parks

Saturday, April 11 - Meet at 10am

Join VCPA for our annual Pitch in for NYC Parks Day event, a morning of hands-on park stewardship near Caryl Field along the park’s northern edge by the Yonkers border. Volunteers will collect litter and debris from park paths, natural areas, and surrounding green spaces, making a direct and visible difference in the park.

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Meet at Caryl Field

 

Sunday Stewardship
Sunday, April 26 - Meet at 10am

Celebrate City Nature Challenge weekend  by helping with garlic mustard removal and iNaturalist species mapping.

Meet at VCPA’s Learning Garden

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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