Forest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Venue: NYC Gov, Van Cortlandt Classic Playground in Van Cortlandt Park
Price: Free
Category: Parks & Recreation
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for forest restoration along the southern section of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. We remove invasive bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose by hand so native trees, shrubs and wildflowers can come back. Dates include Fridays weekly from October 2nd - October 30th. Dates are 10\/2, 10\/9, 10\/16, 10\/23, and 10\/30. Meeting Details: Location: Classic Playground, Van Cortlandt Park South and Gouverneur Avenue. Meet at the public restroom building inside the pla
About This Event
There is no better way to experience NYC than up close. Forest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park is your chance to see New York City through fresh eyes, departing from NYC Gov. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this experience gives you access to the stories, hidden spots, and iconic landmarks that make NYC unlike any city on earth. Admission is free — book yours through the NYC Events calendar. Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for forest restoration along the southern section of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. We remove invasive bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose by hand so native trees, shrubs and wildflowers can come back. Dates include Fridays weekly from October 2nd - October 30th. Dates are 10\/2, 10\/9, 10\/16, 10\/23, and 10\/30. Meeting Details: Location: Classic Playground, Van Cortlandt Park South and Gouverneur Avenue. Meet at the public restroom building inside the pla. Planning to make a night of it? Hotels near NYC Gov fill up fast — especially on weekends. Book early to get the best rates within walking distance of the venue.