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Wetland Wednesday: Ecological Restoration and Phragmites Removal

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

This event repeats every week on Wednesday between 10/1/2025 and 10/29/2025.

Wetland Wednesdays at Van Cortlandt Park

 

Fall Edition: Phragmites Removal

 

Join us to restore Van Cortlandt Park wetlands by removing invasive Phragmites. This October, we'll cut back reeds to prepare areas for native plantings.

 

When: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Van Cortlandt Golf House (southern end)

What to bring: Clothes that can get muddy, water bottle, sunscreen.

 

Tools and gloves provided. Ages 15+ welcome (minors need waiver).

 

Limited to 30 volunteers per shift. Groups of 6+ email noel@vancortlandt.org

 

This program is supported by the NFWF Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program.

Location

Van Cortlandt Golf House in Van Cortlandt Park 
Accessible
Bronx
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Location Details:
Southern end of the building

Cost

Free  

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Categories

Nature, Volunteer

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