2024 Classes and Workshops for Adults
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September 2024 Classes and Programs
EASY WALKING TOUR - September 21:
Experience the beauty and learn the history of this magnificent estate as you take a leisurely 1-hour tour of the Walled Garden.
This leisurely 60-minute walking tour led by one of our expert volunteer guides will cover the Walled Garden and Lower Terrace, including the newly-restored Persian Pool with its intricate sea creature mosaics and Temple of the Sky with its restored Medusa mosaic. All the paths are flat stone dust, and there are two short flights of steps. There are no hills to climb.
Throughout the tour, you will learn about the rich history of Untermyer Gardens, beginning with its origin in 1862. The tour will take you through the estate's three owners, emphasizing its world-famous heyday during the Untermyer years, its decline after 1940, and the remarkable restoration efforts that have been ongoing since 2011 to the present day.
The tour will also highlight the remarkable architecture of the gardens, with an emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife Minnie, and their place in early 20th century history. You will learn about their contributions to the gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world. There will be some limited discussion of the horticulture but the magnificent plantings will mostly speak for themselves.
Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
$15 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Experience the beauty and learn the history of this magnificent estate as you take a leisurely 1-hour tour of the Walled Garden.
This leisurely 60-minute walking tour led by one of our expert volunteer guides will cover the Walled Garden and Lower Terrace, including the newly-restored Persian Pool with its intricate sea creature mosaics and Temple of the Sky with its restored Medusa mosaic. All the paths are flat stone dust, and there are two short flights of steps. There are no hills to climb.
Throughout the tour, you will learn about the rich history of Untermyer Gardens, beginning with its origin in 1862. The tour will take you through the estate's three owners, emphasizing its world-famous heyday during the Untermyer years, its decline after 1940, and the remarkable restoration efforts that have been ongoing since 2011 to the present day.
The tour will also highlight the remarkable architecture of the gardens, with an emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife Minnie, and their place in early 20th century history. You will learn about their contributions to the gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world. There will be some limited discussion of the horticulture but the magnificent plantings will mostly speak for themselves.
Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
$15 per person plus Eventbrite fees
SPRING FUNGI WALK - SATURDAY, September 21
Walk through the wilder areas of Untermyer Gardens searching for fungi.
Our world would not be the same without fungi! There are a vast variety that inhabit our ecosystem and provide us with many things including food, decomposers, and even bioluminescence. They have a profound effect on our landscape. During this fungi walk we will discuss major specimens that can be found in the northeastern landscape during the fall. Furthermore, we will discuss major tree specimens where foraged fungi can be easily found and harvested, because if you know your trees, you'll know your fungi!
Instructor Vincent Galatolo is the Director of Plant Health of the Horticulture Division at New York Botanical Garden. He started his journey in horticulture at Clemson University and completed a fellowship at Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France and Morris Arboretum in PA. Prior to arriving at NYBG, Vincent worked at Rock Cobble Farm in CT. One of Vincent’s biggest passions aside from plant health is fungi production and foraging. He has spent over a decade cultivating a wide variety of fungi and foraging in the northeast.
Saturday, September 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$20 per person, plus Eventbrite fees
Walk through the wilder areas of Untermyer Gardens searching for fungi.
Our world would not be the same without fungi! There are a vast variety that inhabit our ecosystem and provide us with many things including food, decomposers, and even bioluminescence. They have a profound effect on our landscape. During this fungi walk we will discuss major specimens that can be found in the northeastern landscape during the fall. Furthermore, we will discuss major tree specimens where foraged fungi can be easily found and harvested, because if you know your trees, you'll know your fungi!
Instructor Vincent Galatolo is the Director of Plant Health of the Horticulture Division at New York Botanical Garden. He started his journey in horticulture at Clemson University and completed a fellowship at Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France and Morris Arboretum in PA. Prior to arriving at NYBG, Vincent worked at Rock Cobble Farm in CT. One of Vincent’s biggest passions aside from plant health is fungi production and foraging. He has spent over a decade cultivating a wide variety of fungi and foraging in the northeast.
Saturday, September 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$20 per person, plus Eventbrite fees
October 2024 Classes and Programs
EASY WALKING TOUR - October 5:
Experience the beauty and learn the history of this magnificent estate as you take a leisurely 1-hour tour of the Walled Garden.
This leisurely 60-minute walking tour led by one of our expert volunteer guides will cover the Walled Garden and Lower Terrace, including the newly-restored Persian Pool with its intricate sea creature mosaics and Temple of the Sky with its restored Medusa mosaic. All the paths are flat stone dust, and there are two short flights of steps. There are no hills to climb.
Throughout the tour, you will learn about the rich history of Untermyer Gardens, beginning with its origin in 1862. The tour will take you through the estate's three owners, emphasizing its world-famous heyday during the Untermyer years, its decline after 1940, and the remarkable restoration efforts that have been ongoing since 2011 to the present day.
The tour will also highlight the remarkable architecture of the gardens, with an emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife Minnie, and their place in early 20th century history. You will learn about their contributions to the gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world. There will be some limited discussion of the horticulture but the magnificent plantings will mostly speak for themselves.
Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
$15 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Experience the beauty and learn the history of this magnificent estate as you take a leisurely 1-hour tour of the Walled Garden.
This leisurely 60-minute walking tour led by one of our expert volunteer guides will cover the Walled Garden and Lower Terrace, including the newly-restored Persian Pool with its intricate sea creature mosaics and Temple of the Sky with its restored Medusa mosaic. All the paths are flat stone dust, and there are two short flights of steps. There are no hills to climb.
Throughout the tour, you will learn about the rich history of Untermyer Gardens, beginning with its origin in 1862. The tour will take you through the estate's three owners, emphasizing its world-famous heyday during the Untermyer years, its decline after 1940, and the remarkable restoration efforts that have been ongoing since 2011 to the present day.
The tour will also highlight the remarkable architecture of the gardens, with an emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife Minnie, and their place in early 20th century history. You will learn about their contributions to the gardens, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful and intricate in the world. There will be some limited discussion of the horticulture but the magnificent plantings will mostly speak for themselves.
Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
$15 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Discover Untermyer Gardens with Conservancy founder and President, Stephen F. Byrns.
Are you ready to experience the exquisite beauty of Untermyer Gardens like never before? Then join the President of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, Stephen F. Byrns, on a 90-minute walking tour that will take you on a journey through the gardens as seen through his expert eyes.
As the driving force behind the restoration of Untermyer Gardens, nobody knows the gardens better than Mr. Byrns himself. With his vast knowledge of the history, design, and architecture of the gardens, he will provide you with a unique and captivating perspective that will leave you in awe.
During the tour, you will traverse down the 136 steps of the Vista and make your way up a woodland path to the Temple of Love. As such, we recommend wearing sturdy shoes as the terrain is uneven in some areas. Please note that strollers are not advised for this walking tour.
If you're a lover of Yonkers history, architecture, or just appreciate the beauty of a wonderfully restored garden, this tour is a must. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the gardens with the President of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this magnificent treasure.
Sunday, October 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$25 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Are you ready to experience the exquisite beauty of Untermyer Gardens like never before? Then join the President of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, Stephen F. Byrns, on a 90-minute walking tour that will take you on a journey through the gardens as seen through his expert eyes.
As the driving force behind the restoration of Untermyer Gardens, nobody knows the gardens better than Mr. Byrns himself. With his vast knowledge of the history, design, and architecture of the gardens, he will provide you with a unique and captivating perspective that will leave you in awe.
During the tour, you will traverse down the 136 steps of the Vista and make your way up a woodland path to the Temple of Love. As such, we recommend wearing sturdy shoes as the terrain is uneven in some areas. Please note that strollers are not advised for this walking tour.
If you're a lover of Yonkers history, architecture, or just appreciate the beauty of a wonderfully restored garden, this tour is a must. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the gardens with the President of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this magnificent treasure.
Sunday, October 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$25 per person plus Eventbrite fees
GARDENER'S PLANT WALK WITH DREW SCHUYLER
Learn about the new and unusual plants at Untermyer Gardens on this horticultural walk with Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler.
Are you obsessed with the latest and greatest, unusual and gorgeous plants? This plant walk is for you! Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler loves to find and grow new plants and share his knowledge. Drew is responsible for bringing Salvia argentea (silver sage), Gomphocarpus physocarpus (balloon milkweed), and other new favorites to Untermyer Gardens. Walk with Drew through the gardens and be introduced to some of this season’s horticultural highlights. Drew will discuss how he finds new plants and how the team incorporates them into designs in the gardens.
During the tour, you will walk up and down stairs and along uneven paths, so we recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bringing water, sunscreen, and a hat. Please note that strollers are not advised for this walking tour.
Drew Schuyler is the Assistant Head Gardener at Untermyer Gardens and is a graduate of the Professional Horticulture Program at Longwood Gardens.
Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
$20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Learn about the new and unusual plants at Untermyer Gardens on this horticultural walk with Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler.
Are you obsessed with the latest and greatest, unusual and gorgeous plants? This plant walk is for you! Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler loves to find and grow new plants and share his knowledge. Drew is responsible for bringing Salvia argentea (silver sage), Gomphocarpus physocarpus (balloon milkweed), and other new favorites to Untermyer Gardens. Walk with Drew through the gardens and be introduced to some of this season’s horticultural highlights. Drew will discuss how he finds new plants and how the team incorporates them into designs in the gardens.
During the tour, you will walk up and down stairs and along uneven paths, so we recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bringing water, sunscreen, and a hat. Please note that strollers are not advised for this walking tour.
Drew Schuyler is the Assistant Head Gardener at Untermyer Gardens and is a graduate of the Professional Horticulture Program at Longwood Gardens.
Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
$20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
BIRD WALK WITH NELSON RODRIGUEZ - October 13
Meet our summer residents! Join Nelson Rodriguez for a morning of birdwatching at Untermyer Gardens on this 90-minute bird walk.
Join Nelson Rodriguez for a morning of birdwatching at Untermyer Gardens on this 90-minute bird walk: Sunday, October 13 at 9:00 AM. In addition to our year-round residents, we will encounter birds here for the breeding season. We may see finches, sparrows, warblers, and others. This walk is appropriate for beginners and experienced birdwatchers.
Bring your own binoculars (8 x 42 are the best for birding but others can work). Dress appropriately for the weather. We will be walking on uneven ground, flights of stairs, grass, gravel, and woodchip paths, so WEAR STURDY SHOES. Consider wearing a hat and sunscreen and bringing water with you.
Your guide, Nelson A. Rodriguez, has been birding since he was a student at Montclair State University and continues to practice bird photography, which can be seen on his Instagram page @birdnerd1001 and the bird pictured here.
Sunday, October 13 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
$20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Meet our summer residents! Join Nelson Rodriguez for a morning of birdwatching at Untermyer Gardens on this 90-minute bird walk.
Join Nelson Rodriguez for a morning of birdwatching at Untermyer Gardens on this 90-minute bird walk: Sunday, October 13 at 9:00 AM. In addition to our year-round residents, we will encounter birds here for the breeding season. We may see finches, sparrows, warblers, and others. This walk is appropriate for beginners and experienced birdwatchers.
Bring your own binoculars (8 x 42 are the best for birding but others can work). Dress appropriately for the weather. We will be walking on uneven ground, flights of stairs, grass, gravel, and woodchip paths, so WEAR STURDY SHOES. Consider wearing a hat and sunscreen and bringing water with you.
Your guide, Nelson A. Rodriguez, has been birding since he was a student at Montclair State University and continues to practice bird photography, which can be seen on his Instagram page @birdnerd1001 and the bird pictured here.
Sunday, October 13 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
$20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
GEOLOGY HIKE WITH KIM FENDRICH
Hike with geologist Kim Fendrich and embark on a journey through time and transformation, as revealed by the rocks at Untermyer Gardens.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to go beyond the architecture and plantings, and experience the spectacular geological features throughout Untermyer Gardens. Outcrops of highly metamorphosed bedrock, breathtaking views of the Palisades, and glacial erratics tell the tale of over a billion years of landscape evolution. Embark on a journey through time on this hike with geologist Kim Fendrich and learn about the incredible transformation of this land that was once situated at the equator submerged under the sea, later buried under a sheet of ice 2,000 feet thick.
Kim Fendrich has a passion for connecting people with the land and its complex geologic history with the goal of inspiring environmental stewardship. Over the last 10 years, her classroom space has evolved from the collegiate setting, to the American Museum of Natural History, and finally to the great outdoors. Kim is the Educator and Program Coordinator at Rockefeller State Park Preserve with a M.S. in geosciences from the University of Arizona.
We would like to thank the Rockefeller State Parks Preserve for collaborating with us on this event! Rockefeller State Parks Preserve in Pleasantville also hosts tours and classes through Eventbrite: You can see them here.
Saturday, October 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
$25 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Hike with geologist Kim Fendrich and embark on a journey through time and transformation, as revealed by the rocks at Untermyer Gardens.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to go beyond the architecture and plantings, and experience the spectacular geological features throughout Untermyer Gardens. Outcrops of highly metamorphosed bedrock, breathtaking views of the Palisades, and glacial erratics tell the tale of over a billion years of landscape evolution. Embark on a journey through time on this hike with geologist Kim Fendrich and learn about the incredible transformation of this land that was once situated at the equator submerged under the sea, later buried under a sheet of ice 2,000 feet thick.
Kim Fendrich has a passion for connecting people with the land and its complex geologic history with the goal of inspiring environmental stewardship. Over the last 10 years, her classroom space has evolved from the collegiate setting, to the American Museum of Natural History, and finally to the great outdoors. Kim is the Educator and Program Coordinator at Rockefeller State Park Preserve with a M.S. in geosciences from the University of Arizona.
We would like to thank the Rockefeller State Parks Preserve for collaborating with us on this event! Rockefeller State Parks Preserve in Pleasantville also hosts tours and classes through Eventbrite: You can see them here.
Saturday, October 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
$25 per person plus Eventbrite fees
MAUSOLEUM TOUR AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY WITH STEPHEN F. BYRNS
Learn about the Untermyer mausoleum & other notable crypts at Woodlawn Cemetery with Untermyer Gardens Conservancy President Stephen F. Byrns.
Join Untermyer Gardens Conservancy President Stephen F. Byrns on a walking tour at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 20, and learn about the Untermyer family mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in New York City and a designated National Historic Landmark. It is the final resting place of many notable people, including members of the Untermyer family. In addition to the Untermyer Mausoleum, we will visit the interior of the Harkness mausoleum plus visit the Whitney, Goelet, and Woolworth mausoleums, among many others.
The spectacular Untermyer mausoleum was built in 1925 when Samuel Untermyer's wife, Minnie, passed away unexpectedly. Featuring sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and a landscape with echoes of Untermyer's gardens in Yonkers, the mausoleum is one of the most impressive at Woodlawn.
This tour meets at Woodlawn Cemetery and is a 90 minute walking tour. Meet inside the Jerome Avenue entrance at the parking lot on the right just after the Gothic administration building.
Sunday, October 20 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
$25 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Learn about the Untermyer mausoleum & other notable crypts at Woodlawn Cemetery with Untermyer Gardens Conservancy President Stephen F. Byrns.
Join Untermyer Gardens Conservancy President Stephen F. Byrns on a walking tour at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 20, and learn about the Untermyer family mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in New York City and a designated National Historic Landmark. It is the final resting place of many notable people, including members of the Untermyer family. In addition to the Untermyer Mausoleum, we will visit the interior of the Harkness mausoleum plus visit the Whitney, Goelet, and Woolworth mausoleums, among many others.
The spectacular Untermyer mausoleum was built in 1925 when Samuel Untermyer's wife, Minnie, passed away unexpectedly. Featuring sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and a landscape with echoes of Untermyer's gardens in Yonkers, the mausoleum is one of the most impressive at Woodlawn.
This tour meets at Woodlawn Cemetery and is a 90 minute walking tour. Meet inside the Jerome Avenue entrance at the parking lot on the right just after the Gothic administration building.
Sunday, October 20 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
$25 per person plus Eventbrite fees
SPRING FUNGI WALK - SATURDAY, October 26
Walk through the wilder areas of Untermyer Gardens searching for fungi.
Our world would not be the same without fungi! There are a vast variety that inhabit our ecosystem and provide us with many things including food, decomposers, and even bioluminescence. They have a profound effect on our landscape. During this fungi walk we will discuss major specimens that can be found in the northeastern landscape during the fall. Furthermore, we will discuss major tree specimens where foraged fungi can be easily found and harvested, because if you know your trees, you'll know your fungi!
Instructor Vincent Galatolo is the Director of Plant Health of the Horticulture Division at New York Botanical Garden. He started his journey in horticulture at Clemson University and completed a fellowship at Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France and Morris Arboretum in PA. Prior to arriving at NYBG, Vincent worked at Rock Cobble Farm in CT. One of Vincent’s biggest passions aside from plant health is fungi production and foraging. He has spent over a decade cultivating a wide variety of fungi and foraging in the northeast.
Saturday, October 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$20 per person, plus Eventbrite fees
Walk through the wilder areas of Untermyer Gardens searching for fungi.
Our world would not be the same without fungi! There are a vast variety that inhabit our ecosystem and provide us with many things including food, decomposers, and even bioluminescence. They have a profound effect on our landscape. During this fungi walk we will discuss major specimens that can be found in the northeastern landscape during the fall. Furthermore, we will discuss major tree specimens where foraged fungi can be easily found and harvested, because if you know your trees, you'll know your fungi!
Instructor Vincent Galatolo is the Director of Plant Health of the Horticulture Division at New York Botanical Garden. He started his journey in horticulture at Clemson University and completed a fellowship at Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France and Morris Arboretum in PA. Prior to arriving at NYBG, Vincent worked at Rock Cobble Farm in CT. One of Vincent’s biggest passions aside from plant health is fungi production and foraging. He has spent over a decade cultivating a wide variety of fungi and foraging in the northeast.
Saturday, October 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$20 per person, plus Eventbrite fees