Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt Park
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Venue: NYC Gov, Van Cortlandt Golf House in Van Cortlandt Park
Price: Free
Category: Parks & Recreation
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for hands-on wetland restoration along Van Cortlandt Lake. We cut back invasive phragmites (common reed) that crowds out native wetland plants and, as plants arrive, plant native willows and shrubs at the restoration sites. Dates include Wednesdays weekly from October 7th - October 28th. Dates are 10\/7, 10\/14, 10\/21, and 10\/28. Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House. Meet outside the VCPA offices next to the bathrooms. Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 p
About This Event
There is no better way to experience NYC than up close. Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting 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 hands-on wetland restoration along Van Cortlandt Lake. We cut back invasive phragmites (common reed) that crowds out native wetland plants and, as plants arrive, plant native willows and shrubs at the restoration sites. Dates include Wednesdays weekly from October 7th - October 28th. Dates are 10\/7, 10\/14, 10\/21, and 10\/28. Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House. Meet outside the VCPA offices next to the bathrooms. Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 p. 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.