Trail Work Wednesdays
Wednesdays - Meet at 9am
Miles of trails traverse the natural areas of Van Cortlandt Park, and they are in need of regular maintenance. Volunteers will assist staff on maintenance of the cross country course and other trails throughout the park. Work includes waterbar and checkstep maintenance, corridor clearing, raking, etc. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants; bring water and a snack.
Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.
Birding with NYC Audubon
Saturdays, November 4, 11 + 18 - 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 New York City Audubon guide.
Meet at the Nature Center.
Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance
Saturday, November 4 - Meet at 9am
A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park is home to a diverse plant community, attracting a wide variety of pollinators and bird species. VCPA, with NYC Audubon, is working toward improving the health and diversity of this meadow. Join us to assist in plant removals and plantings of pollinator plant species.
Meet in front of the VC Golf House.
Discover VCP: Autumn Hike & Forest Exploration
Saturday, November 4 - Meet at 1pm
Delve into the forest along the Cass Gallagher Trail. Led by Volunteer Coordinator Noel Hefele, this leisurely walk covers 2-3 miles and offers a fresh look at both native and invasive tree species in our Northwest forest.
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Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.
Woodlawn Beautification Day
Saturday, November 4 - 2pm to 4pm
Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground. Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and in the wildflower patch.
Meet in front of Woodlawn Playground.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Sunday, November 5 - 12pm Sharp!
Honor the service of local veterans at this annual gathering hosted by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Affairs Committee.
At Memorial Grove.
Put the Garden to Bed
Saturday, November 11 - from 10am to 1pm
It’s time to prepare the garden for the winter season! Pull the last plants, fill the compost bins, and pack things away for winter. There might even be some garlic to plant or seeds to harvest!
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Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.
NEW! Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up!
Sunday, November 19 - from 10am to 12pm
Canine Court needs some TLC! Help keep the doggies happy by volunteering to clean up Canine Court! Join us for a morning of weeding and cleaning to spruce up Canine Court.
Canine Court- Broadway and W. 252nd Street.
Can't make it but want to become a Dog Run Volunteer - sign up here.
Please note that Forest Fridays will be taking a hiatus in November!
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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
