Forest Fridays
Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 - Meet at 9am
Help restore Van Cortlandt Park’s vital forests by removing invasive plants like multiflora rose and bush honeysuckle. Your efforts will create space for native plants to thrive and support long-term forest health.
Meet at VC Golf House
Forests Uptown Series
Thursdays at 5pm
Van Cortlandt Park is home to 600+ acres of urban woodlands and was recently inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network. But, we’re not the only forest in our city!
Join Riverside Park Conservancy and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for our hybrid lecture series on our urban forest. All talks are free and open to the public, including time for a Q&A and discussion.
March 12: Winter Tree Identification
March 19: Forest Assessments in NYC
March 26: History of NYC Wildfires
Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walks
Sunday, March 15 at 10am meets in front of Nature Center
Monday, March 20 at 2pm meets in Riverdale Stables parking lot
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature, plants, and wildlife that she enjoys sharing.
Spring Kickoff Hike
Saturday, March 28 at 10am
Lace up your hiking shoes and get to the park to enjoy the early spring changes. This guided adventure will cover approximately 3-4 miles over the course of 2 hours with a few hills along the way. Enjoy fresh air, scenic views, and the chance to connect with others while exploring the beauty of Van Cortlandt Park.
Meet at VC Golf House
Saturday Stewardship Event
Saturday, March 28 at 10am
Help us flood the forest floor with sunlight and prepare the soil for the return of spring wildflowers and oak seedlings. We’ll clear multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, and other invasive shrubs while valuable native plants are dormant.
Meet at VC Golf House
Urban Environmental Challenge
Sunday, March 29 at 10am
Run the trails you love! Van Cortlandt Track Club has hosted this classic park race for decades, and a portion of the proceeds goes to VCPA to support trail maintenance.
10K race for adults and kids’ races too.
Save the Date: Woodlawn Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 25 from 1-4pm
Indian Field
Work with Us!
VCPA is hiring Seasonal Staff and Crew Leaders for our summer Internships.
Visit our Employment Opportunities page for more details.
Applications are open for VCPA’s three paid internship programs for High School Students: Green Scholars, Garden 2 Market, and Urban Ecology Teens. Visit our Internship Page for more information and to apply.
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