at the entrance of Untermyer Gardens
In 2019, Untermyer Gardens formed a partnership with Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) to offer summer internships for students across all Yonkers high schools to assist in beautifying the gardens. These internships have made a life-changing impact on students, deepening their love for nature and desire to give back to their community.
More than 20 YPIE students have interned at Untermyer Gardens.This summer, YPIE students opened up paths across the 45 acres, planted an orchard with apple and pear trees, sifted compost, and added 175 plants to the sloped terrace near the vegetable garden.
As a culminating project on Saturday, October 16th, a group of YPIE Summer Interns planted a selection of native shrubs in a garden near the entrance that will welcome all guests to Untermyer Gardens.
Learn more at YPIE.org