Tune Up Tuesdays
Tuesdays, October 13, 27 - 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!
VCPA Learning Garden
Wetland Wednesdays
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 - Meet at 9am
Hands on restoration work to remove phragmites and plant native willows and shrubs. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy and wet and an extra pair of socks just in case!
Meet at southern end of Van Cortlandt Lake House
Trail Work Thursdays
Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15,22,29- 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 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Meet at 9am
Help restore Van Cortlandt Park’s vital forest by removing invasive plants like Norway maples, multiflora rose, bittersweet, and porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for native plants to thrive and support long-term forest health.
Meet at Classic Playground (across the street from 80 Van Cortlandt Park South)
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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Show your love for Van Cortlandt Park while supporting the Alliance!
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Members get VCPA merch and invitations to member only hikes while supporting their favorite park!
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