Fall Wetland Volunteer Day
Saturday November 4th meeting at 10am
Did you know there are only 98 acres of freshwater wetlands left in the Bronx and 56 of them are in Van Cortlandt Park? Volunteers will help with native species planting, removal of non-native invasive plants and trash clean up within Tibbetts Wetlands. Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.
Saturday November 4th meeting at 10am
Did you know there are only 98 acres of freshwater wetlands left in the Bronx and 56 of them are in Van Cortlandt Park? Volunteers will help with native species planting, removal of non-native invasive plants and trash clean up within Tibbetts Wetlands. Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.
Volunteer Trails Restoration CrewSaturday November 4th from 10am to 3pm
Crew Members will work alongside trails professionals, developing skills in various areas of trail construction while improving the various trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Projects include building boardwalks, clearing waterbars and drainage swells and installing drainage dips. No prior trails experience is necessary; all training will be offered in an on-the-job format. Interested? Contact john@vancortlandt.org for more information. Must be 18 years of age to join.
Crew Members will work alongside trails professionals, developing skills in various areas of trail construction while improving the various trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Projects include building boardwalks, clearing waterbars and drainage swells and installing drainage dips. No prior trails experience is necessary; all training will be offered in an on-the-job format. Interested? Contact john@vancortlandt.org for more information. Must be 18 years of age to join.
Woodlawn Playground BeautificationSaturday November 4th from 10:30am to 1pmJoin the Friends and the Women of Woodlawn as we continue our efforts to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground. Meet at Van Cortlandt Park East and just south of Kepler Avenue.
Get Active Hiking Series in VCPSaturday November 18th meeting at 10am, Seven Wonders of VCP Tour. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack for hike. meet at FVCP Compost Site- enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave.
End of Season CelebrationSaturday November 18th from 10am to 1pmHelp with our final harvest to prepare the garden and compost bins for the winter through adding collected leaves and food scraps. Projects suitable for all ages. Volunteers will get a final chance to taste some of the produce from our garden. Meet at FVCP’s Compost Site- enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave.
Friends of Van Cortlandt Park
