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Family Fridays in the Garden

Friday, July 18, 2025

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

This event repeats every week on Friday between 7/11/2025 and 8/8/2025.

Are you ready for some family gardening fun?

Come dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore nature, harvest some veggies, and more at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s Education Garden!

This is a FREE drop-in program.

For children ages 2 to 11 years old accompanied by an adult(s).

Dates:

  • July 11
  • July 18
  • July 25
  • August 1
  • August 8

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Location: The VCPA Compost Site and Education Garden is located at: Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (next to the Horse Stables).

Drop-ins are welcome, but advance registration is preferred.

Please e-mail us with any questions at gardening@vancortlandt.org

 

Location

VCPA Garden & Compost Site in Van Cortlandt Park
Bronx
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration Suggested.

Contact Number

7186011460

Contact Email

info@vancortlandt.org

Categories

Gardening

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