Featured Events in Yonkers in May, 2025 (May Updated)

SATURDAY, MAY 17 at 10:00 AM Walk through the wilder areas of Untermyer Gardens searching for spring 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 springtime northeastern landscape. The spring is one of the most bountiful seasons for foraging and has many types that arise with the warming temperatures. 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. Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE TO SATURDAY, MAY 10. Join us for a container planting workshop led by Untermyer gardener Maryam Farzaneh on Saturday, May 10 from 10 AM until 11 AM. In this workshop, Maryam will demonstrate the process of planting and designing beautiful container gardens. Maryam is an expert in container gardening and design, and go beyone the basic thriller, filler, spiller technique to teach you how to create stunning container gardens that look great in all four seasons. She will also demonstrate proper plant choices and planting techniques for a variety of container sizes, and show you how to plant a small, medium, and large container. Maryam is a gardener at Untermyer Gardens and also has her own landscape design business. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fordham University, a Floristry degree from Kew Gardens in England, and a Horticulture and Landscape Design Certificate from New York Botanical Garden. Her passion for gardening and design is rooted in her Persian origin and her experiences living in various cities around the world. Container gardening is a wonderful way to enjoy gardening in any outdoor space, and with Maryam's expert advice, you'll learn how to create beautiful and thriving container gardens. Please note -- this is a demonstration only. You will be learning how to plant in your own containers, not making them during class. Information Source: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | eventbrite

* THIS LISTING IS AWARENESS LEVEL ONLY. TICKETS SOLD THROUGH EVENTBRITE WILL BE DONATION BASED AND SPECTATOR LEVEL ONLY. TO ACTUALLY REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE AS A RUNNER IN THIS EVENT PLEASE REGISTER HERE * The Run Your Y (WHY) 5K will be a powerful mental health awareness experience that highlights the connection between physical and mental health, emphasizing the transformative power of running for the mind and body. We will come together in community to celebrate wellness, raise awareness, and take meaningful steps—both literally and figuratively—toward breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. 🏃‍♂️ Hosted by One Paso™ and Yonkers Running Project, this event is more than just a race—it's a chance to connect with your community and support a great cause! 📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 📍 Location: Tibbetts Brook Park REGISTER NOW Information Source: One Paso | eventbrite