Rowboating on VC LakeLast Day is Today: Friday September 1st from 4:30pm to 7:30pmVillage Community Boathouse will provide FREE rowing in their fleet of traditional wooden rowboats. Children under 18 years old need a parent present to sign waiver. Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Ave. Meet near the Lake.
Youth Run Farm Stands
Wednesdays from 2-7pmuntil October 25th–
at the Train Park at Orloff Ave and Gale Place.Thursdays from 12-7pmuntil November 16th–
on the Corner of E. Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Ave.
Wednesdays will include healthy cooking demonstrations and hands-on activities for the community. Thursday’s market is being held in partnership with GrowNYC. Both markets will accept Cash, EBT/Credit/Debit, Healthbucks, FreshConnect Bucks, WIC and FMNP checks. Special Thank You to Our Supporters: New Yankee Stadium Benefits Fund, Clif Bar Family Foundation and Bon Secours Healthy Community Initiative.
Wednesdays from 2-7pmuntil October 25th–
at the Train Park at Orloff Ave and Gale Place.Thursdays from 12-7pmuntil November 16th–
on the Corner of E. Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Ave.
Wednesdays will include healthy cooking demonstrations and hands-on activities for the community. Thursday’s market is being held in partnership with GrowNYC. Both markets will accept Cash, EBT/Credit/Debit, Healthbucks, FreshConnect Bucks, WIC and FMNP checks. Special Thank You to Our Supporters: New Yankee Stadium Benefits Fund, Clif Bar Family Foundation and Bon Secours Healthy Community Initiative.
Volunteer Trails Restoration CrewSaturday September 9th 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 alex@vancortlandt.org for more information on September event. 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 alex@vancortlandt.org for more information on September event. Must be 18 years of age to join.
Tibbetts Wetland Tour
Saturday September 16th at 10am
Please wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack for the hike. Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.
Saturday September 16th at 10am
Please wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack for the hike. Meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.
Fall Kickoff Volunteer EventSaturday September 30th meeting at 10amJoin us as we kickoff a season of volunteering with projects throughout Van Cortlandt Park:
Garden & Compost Site Weeding & Harvesting: meet at the FVCP Compost Site- enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave.Woodlawn Playground Beautification: meet at Van Cortlandt Park East and just south of Kepler Avenue.Trail Restoration: meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.
Garden & Compost Site Weeding & Harvesting: meet at the FVCP Compost Site- enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave.Woodlawn Playground Beautification: meet at Van Cortlandt Park East and just south of Kepler Avenue.Trail Restoration: meet inside the park near the last stop of the 1 train at Broadway and W. 242nd Street.
