2025 Classes and Workshops for Adults
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SUNSET YOGA
Wednesday, July 9, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Relax and stretch in the magnificent setting of Untermyer Gardens at sunset during this all-levels Yoga class.
Join Sylvia Samilton-Baker in the Gardens on Wednesday, July 9, from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM for an all-levels Yoga class in the peaceful lower terrace of the Walled Garden. Class will begin after the garden is closed, so this is your chance to have a calm and relaxing experience in the stunning setting of the Walled Garden at sunset. Please plan to arrive by 6:45 PM to allow time to park and walk to the Lower Terrace.
About Sylvia Samilton-Baker: Sylvia has been teaching yoga since 2000 when she received her 200 hour certification from Yoga Haven, owned and directed by Betsy Kase. She studied and was certified in Vinyasa Yoga by Shiva Rea in 2002. Sylvia has studied with master yoga teachers such as Rodney Yee; Erich Schiffman; Jeff Migdow and Seane Corn and a host of other teachers of note. She has delved deeper into anatomy, alignment, myofascial and connective tissue work while pivoting during the pandemic to teach classes which would incorporate classic yoga. Sylvia blends this with her training in trauma informed and trauma conscious yoga.
* **Please plan to arrive at 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Walled Garden Lower Terrace by 7:00***
Wednesday, July 9, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Relax and stretch in the magnificent setting of Untermyer Gardens at sunset during this all-levels Yoga class.
Join Sylvia Samilton-Baker in the Gardens on Wednesday, July 9, from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM for an all-levels Yoga class in the peaceful lower terrace of the Walled Garden. Class will begin after the garden is closed, so this is your chance to have a calm and relaxing experience in the stunning setting of the Walled Garden at sunset. Please plan to arrive by 6:45 PM to allow time to park and walk to the Lower Terrace.
About Sylvia Samilton-Baker: Sylvia has been teaching yoga since 2000 when she received her 200 hour certification from Yoga Haven, owned and directed by Betsy Kase. She studied and was certified in Vinyasa Yoga by Shiva Rea in 2002. Sylvia has studied with master yoga teachers such as Rodney Yee; Erich Schiffman; Jeff Migdow and Seane Corn and a host of other teachers of note. She has delved deeper into anatomy, alignment, myofascial and connective tissue work while pivoting during the pandemic to teach classes which would incorporate classic yoga. Sylvia blends this with her training in trauma informed and trauma conscious yoga.
* **Please plan to arrive at 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Walled Garden Lower Terrace by 7:00***
SUMMER FUNGI WALK
Saturday, July 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Discover the fungi making their appearance in the summer on this walk through the wilder areas of Untermyer Gardens.
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 summer northeastern landscape. 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, July 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Discover the fungi making their appearance in the summer on this walk through the wilder areas of Untermyer Gardens.
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 summer northeastern landscape. 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.
SUNSET TOUR
Thursday, July 17, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the garden as the sun sets.
Experience the rare and magical time between the end of the day and the beginning of night, while the garden is closed to the public. Enjoy a guided evening stroll from golden hour to dusk, beginning in the Walled Garden, then taking in the view from the Vista, and ending at the Temple of Love. You'll notice changes in the light, lengthening shadows, and plants that look their best in the evening. There will be time for photographs and relaxation.
Special thanks to Henry Cohen for the use of his photos taken during the sunset tour on August 29, 2024.
Thursday, July 17, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the garden as the sun sets.
Experience the rare and magical time between the end of the day and the beginning of night, while the garden is closed to the public. Enjoy a guided evening stroll from golden hour to dusk, beginning in the Walled Garden, then taking in the view from the Vista, and ending at the Temple of Love. You'll notice changes in the light, lengthening shadows, and plants that look their best in the evening. There will be time for photographs and relaxation.
Special thanks to Henry Cohen for the use of his photos taken during the sunset tour on August 29, 2024.
ALL ABOUT HYDRANGEAS
SATURDAY, July 19, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
RAIN DATE Sunday, July 20, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the many types of hydrangeas at Untermyer Gardens on this horticultural walk with Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler.
Untermyer Gardens boast more than 50 different types of hydrangeas nestled into the Walled Garden, Temple of Love, and Ruin Garden. Join Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler for a plant walk focusing on the Untermyer gardens hydrangea collection. You’ll learn about the different types of hydrangeas, their cultural requirements and pruning needs, and how to best incorporate hydrangeas into your garden.
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. RAIN DATE Sunday, July 20, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Drew Schuyler is the Assistant Head Gardener at Untermyer Gardens and is a graduate of the Professional Horticulture Program at Longwood Gardens.
SATURDAY, July 19, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
RAIN DATE Sunday, July 20, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the many types of hydrangeas at Untermyer Gardens on this horticultural walk with Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler.
Untermyer Gardens boast more than 50 different types of hydrangeas nestled into the Walled Garden, Temple of Love, and Ruin Garden. Join Assistant Head Gardener Drew Schuyler for a plant walk focusing on the Untermyer gardens hydrangea collection. You’ll learn about the different types of hydrangeas, their cultural requirements and pruning needs, and how to best incorporate hydrangeas into your garden.
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. RAIN DATE Sunday, July 20, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Drew Schuyler is the Assistant Head Gardener at Untermyer Gardens and is a graduate of the Professional Horticulture Program at Longwood Gardens.
PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY - JULY 26
John takes gorgeous photos for our Instagram and newsletters, and he will teach you his tricks and techniques.
Join photographer/gardener John Jacono in the gardens on Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 AM for a morning of phone photography. John takes the gorgeous photographs for our Instagram, Facebook, and newsletters.
You'll learn to use your phone to take interesting and beautiful photographs, edit them to bring out the best in each, look at the gardens from new perspectives, and gain a new appreciation for what your phone can do.
John joined the horticulture staff after graduating from the New York Botanical School for Professional Horticulture. Previous to his career in horticulture, he spent fifteen years printing world renowned fashion photographers' photographs for exhibitions. He has BA in Visual Arts and Photography from SUNY Purchase.
John takes gorgeous photos for our Instagram and newsletters, and he will teach you his tricks and techniques.
Join photographer/gardener John Jacono in the gardens on Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 AM for a morning of phone photography. John takes the gorgeous photographs for our Instagram, Facebook, and newsletters.
You'll learn to use your phone to take interesting and beautiful photographs, edit them to bring out the best in each, look at the gardens from new perspectives, and gain a new appreciation for what your phone can do.
John joined the horticulture staff after graduating from the New York Botanical School for Professional Horticulture. Previous to his career in horticulture, he spent fifteen years printing world renowned fashion photographers' photographs for exhibitions. He has BA in Visual Arts and Photography from SUNY Purchase.
SUNSET YOGA
Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Relax and stretch in the magnificent setting of Untermyer Gardens at sunset during this all-levels Yoga class.
Join Sylvia Samilton-Baker in the Gardens on Wednesday, August 6, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an all-levels Yoga class in the peaceful lower terrace of the Walled Garden. Class will begin after the garden is closed, so this is your chance to have a calm and relaxing experience in the stunning setting of the Walled Garden at sunset. Please plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Lower Terrace.
About Sylvia Samilton-Baker: Sylvia has been teaching yoga since 2000 when she received her 200 hour certification from Yoga Haven, owned and directed by Betsy Kase. She studied and was certified in Vinyasa Yoga by Shiva Rea in 2002. Sylvia has studied with master yoga teachers such as Rodney Yee; Erich Schiffman; Jeff Migdow and Seane Corn and a host of other teachers of note. She has delved deeper into anatomy, alignment, myofascial and connective tissue work while pivoting during the pandemic to teach classes which would incorporate classic yoga. Sylvia blends this with her training in trauma informed and trauma conscious yoga.
* **Please plan to arrive at 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Walled Garden Lower Terrace by 7:00***
Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., $20 per person plus Eventbrite fees
Relax and stretch in the magnificent setting of Untermyer Gardens at sunset during this all-levels Yoga class.
Join Sylvia Samilton-Baker in the Gardens on Wednesday, August 6, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an all-levels Yoga class in the peaceful lower terrace of the Walled Garden. Class will begin after the garden is closed, so this is your chance to have a calm and relaxing experience in the stunning setting of the Walled Garden at sunset. Please plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Lower Terrace.
About Sylvia Samilton-Baker: Sylvia has been teaching yoga since 2000 when she received her 200 hour certification from Yoga Haven, owned and directed by Betsy Kase. She studied and was certified in Vinyasa Yoga by Shiva Rea in 2002. Sylvia has studied with master yoga teachers such as Rodney Yee; Erich Schiffman; Jeff Migdow and Seane Corn and a host of other teachers of note. She has delved deeper into anatomy, alignment, myofascial and connective tissue work while pivoting during the pandemic to teach classes which would incorporate classic yoga. Sylvia blends this with her training in trauma informed and trauma conscious yoga.
* **Please plan to arrive at 6:45 p.m. to allow time to park and walk to the Walled Garden Lower Terrace by 7:00***