Floodplain Forest Fridays: Volunteer Tree Planting at Van Cortlandt Park
Friday, November 20, 2026
9:00 AM EST – 12:00 PM EST
Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), New York, NY
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About this event
Dates are 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18. Plant native trees from NYC Parks along Turtle Creek and cut back invasive phragmites by hand. Meet outside the VCPA offices at the Golf House, next to the bathrooms, at 9:00 AM; we leave for the worksite by 9:15. Tools, gloves and guidance provided; no experience needed. Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots that can get muddy and warm layers. Bring water. Sign up: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=9iode48dd17tlw
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