SPECIAL EVENT: Christian Cooper & Lili Taylor in Conversation About Birds
Tuesday, September 15 - 7pm to 9pm
Christian Cooper will read from his book, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World in conversation with actress, author, and fellow birder Lili Taylor, who will share from her book, Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing. This very special event takes place in Manhattan and benefits VCPA. Tickets: $10
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Cultural and Family Programs
Starlight Cinema: Four-Legged Friends
Fridays - Music and Crafts start 5:30pm and Movies start around 6:30pm
September 11: Babe (1995)
September 18: Best in Show (2000)
September 25: Ratatouille (2007)
October 2: Paddington 2 (2017)
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GUIDED TOUR: The Ecology of Van Cortlandt Park: Past to Present
Sunday, September 13 - 1pm to 3pm
The land we know as Van Cortlandt Park has a long history, with deep human impact on its ecology. From indigenous Lenape land, to plantation cultivated by enslaved people, to flagship park, it continues to evolve today, with daily stewardship, natural area restoration, and the city’s largest green infrastructure project to date—Daylighting Tibbetts Brook. Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Urban Park Rangers, and Van Cortlandt House Museum for a special collaborative tour.
Meet at Van Cortlandt House Museum
Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion
Saturday, September 19 - 1pm to 3pm
Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed by renowned musicians. Watch! Learn! Join in!
Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn
Rising NYRR
Sunday, September 27 at 10am
Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and experience the thrill of cross country!
SAVE THE DATE
Woodlawn Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 3 - 1pm to 4pm
Indian Field
Wellness and Nature Programs
Youth Run Farmstand
Wednesdays through October 28 - 2pm to 7pm
Stop by the Youth Run Farmstand, featuring fresh, local produce at affordable prices, healthy recipes, and a chance to chat with our awesome interns.
NEW! Yoga at the Farmstand
Wednesdays 9/9 and 9/16 - 5:30 to 6:30pm. Designed to meet you where you are, with a combination of gentle movement, breath awareness, and moments of stillness.
Corner of Orloff Avenue and Gale Place.
Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walks
Sunday, September 6 at 9:30am - Meets in front of Nature Center
Wednesday, September 9 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.
Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
Sunday, September 20 - meet at 9am
Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. Each walk will be led by a NYC Bird Alliance guide.
Van Cortlandt Nature Center
WANNA VOLUNTEER? Look for our August Volunteer Events email!
26.2 in 26
Join the Challenge — hike, run, stroll, or skip your way to 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime in 2026.
You choose the trails. You choose the pace. You choose the timeline.
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.
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Become a Member
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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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