Woodlawn Family Fun Day!
Saturday, April 12 - 1pm to 4pm
An afternoon of festivities for the whole family including music, dance, facepainting, crafts, games, and more! At 2 pm, Van Cortlandt Park’s woodlands will be inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network. Join us for this prestigious honor!
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Indian Field (Van Cortlandt Park East and E. 233rd Street)
Family Fun: Nature Walk
Wednesday, April 16 - meet at 11am
Hit the trails with your family and learn about amazing local wildlife and how the park changes seasonally. Afterwards, (weather permitting,) join us for a nature craft and themed activities! FREE!
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Meet in front of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.
Family Fun: Freshwater Friends
Thursday, April 17 - 11am to 1pm
At this hands-on exploration event, your family can observe and identify some of the insects found in the pond, without even getting your feet wet! FREE!
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Held just north of the Van Cortlandt Golf House.
Super Seedlings
Saturdays, April 26 and May 3, 10, 17, 24 - 10am to 12pm
Play and plant with your little one! Super Seedlings is a FREE, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Explore a fun and fabulous theme at each session with nature crafts, planting, soil digging, and more! Come once, twice, or all five weeks for some playing and planting!
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VCPA Garden & Compost Site
Growing Gardeners
Saturdays, April 26 and May 3, 10, 17 24, 31 - 1:30pm to 3pm
Your elementary schooler is in for a treat! They’ll join us at the garden to learn about horticulture, make scientific explorations, craft, and journal – all while experiencing the joy of growing veggies! In this weekly drop-off program, each exciting session varies from week to week and is loads of fun!
Cost: $150 for 6-week, 1.5 hour sessions. Discounted ticket option for siblings.
For children in 2nd to 5th grades (ages 7 to 11).
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VCPA Garden & Compost Site
City Nature Challenge
Sunday, April 27 - 10am to 1pm
Join the global City Nature Challenge! Cities around the world collect data throughout the spring but at Van Cortlandt Park, you can identify macroinvertebrates and other wildlife from the pond. VCPA sets up “leaf packs” in advance to increase the diversity of creatures you will find! There will also be guided “mini-hikes” around the area to collect more observations. This is a unique and special opportunity!
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Held just south of Van Cortlandt Golf House.
Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park
Springtime Shindig
Thursday, May 15 - 6pm to 9pm
This year, VCPA will be honoring Herb Barrett, Korean War Veteran and Memorial Grove Advocate and James Hendon, NYC Commissioner of NYC Department of Veterans’ Services at our annual benefit.
Tickets, Journal Ads and Sponsorships Available
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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
