USS Westchester County LST-1167 aka WESCO was built for the US Navy at the end of the Korean War. Named for Westchester County, NY, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. On November 1, 1968, as part of the River Assault Division 111 in Vietnam, twenty-three sailors and soldiers killed in […]
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Fall is the perfect time to sow seeds that need a winter's rest. By mimicking nature, we can plant native seeds that need to experience cold to start germination. Together we will start seeds for the wildflower meadow at Lasdon as we learn about their benefits to the ecosystem. In addition each participant will make […]
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Join Lasdon Director, Jessica Schuler for a monthly tour through the gardens, collections, and natural areas of Lasdon Park and Arboretum. Seasonal highlights, research and sustainable land management will be featured in different ways across the 234 acres each month.
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Practice and enjoy being present and aware in the fresh Autumn air with a gentle and friendly weekly walk. Your guide will provide prompts to appreciate the abundance of the season and to take notice of our natural surroundings. Participants may stop and sketch or write, or walk ahead at their own pace. You may […]
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The studio at Lasdon is open. In this workshop children follow their own creative path, working in a variety of different materials with an art educator guiding them along the way. Registration is required to attend this program. For ages 4 and up SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.
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Celebrate Veterans Day with a Civil War experience. Children will bake Civil War era cookies, and interact with Civil War era toys and games. In the Veterans Museum, children will take a hands-on tour of the Civil War exhibit and learn about Veterans. Ages 6 years old and up.
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In partnership with the Westchester Book Festival, Lasdon is offering a self guided walk, read, and write session on a Literacy Trail (1:00-3:00). Practice and enjoy being present and aware in the fresh Autumn air with a gentle and friendly walk. Follow a trail of prompts from ecological writers to appreciate the abundance of the […] |
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Learn the art of making watercolor greetings cards with watercolorist Hope Friedland. In this workshop participants will make fun whimsical ‘pop-up’ cards just in time for the holidays. Ages 12 and up
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Be a part of a Lasdon tradition and start the season off right. Learn how to create your own personalized wreath to display for the holidays complete with a handmade bow. All materials included. For teens and adults.
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Welcome toddlers and caregivers! Come gather, frolic, plant and play at Lasdon! We will meet and greet each other with a song in the beautiful gardens, rain or shine. Let's be wildly curious, wonder and wander together in the woodlands, gather for a casual cup of tea, and enjoy nature's full-sensory seasonal stories. Contribute to […]
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NOTE: Dates, times and fees are subject to change without notice. Contact the park if you have any questions or require additional assistance 914-864-7263.
