Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers Parks Department today announced the City of Yonkers will participate in its annual Arbor Day tree plantings and clean-up of the Old Croton Aqueduct in celebration of Earth Week. Mayor Spano is encouraging community involvement for the purpose of beautifying and cleaning up local neighborhoods in the City of Yonkers as spring approaches.
“Each year I eagerly anticipate our community uniting in celebration of Earth Week—a time when neighbors, friends, and families come together to beautify Yonkers for Arbor Day and rejuvenate the Old Croton Aqueduct through volunteer clean-up efforts,” said Mayor Spano. “It is through these collective actions that we not only preserve the charm and vitality of Yonkers but also inspire a shared commitment to maintaining our city as a wonderful place to live, work, and play.”
Residents are encouraged to join the City of Yonkers for the following Earth Week events:
Arbor Day Tree Planting Events
9:30AM Pelton Park (Van Cortlandt Park Avenue at McLean Avenue)
10:30AM Trevor Park (Warburton Avenue at JFK Memorial Drive)
11:30AM Yonkers Animal Shelter (1000 Ridge Hill Boulevard)
Clean-Up Day at the Old Croton Aqueduct
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:30AM to 1:00PM, residents are invited to join the City of Yonkers, Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, the New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, and community volunteers in beautifying the Yonkers section of the trail. Volunteers will meet outside at Walnut Street, just north of Yonkers Avenue, between 8:30AM and 9:00 AM. The annual Clean-Up Day at the Old Croton Aqueduct will commence with a press conference at 9:00AM by Mayor Spano, followed by a community clean-up lasting until 1:00PM. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged by emailing parks@yonkersny.gov, calling (914) 377-6440, or registering on-site starting at 8:30AM.
For more information about the Arbor Day Tree Planting Eventsor Clean-Up Day at the Old Croton Aqueduct in the City of Yonkers, contact the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation at (914) 377-6450.
To ensure Yonkers remains clean following the clean-ups, Mayor Spano is also reminding residents to report any instances of illegal dumping to the City’s anti-dumping hotline by calling 914-377-DUMP. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered for anyone who reports a case of illegal dumping that leads an arrest and conviction.
