Calling dinosaur lovers to celebrate National Dinosaur Day by baking Dino Sugar cookies, making Lasdon's unique Paleo-pouch for holding fossil treasures and taking a special hands-on tour of the Dino trail that includes touching real dino poo! 6 children max. Ages 5 years old and up. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org. Registration ends May 29. Fee: […]
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Join us on National Trails Day to explore a trail at Lasdon with the eyes of a steward. We will introduce tools, and plants that need management and planting, and invite participants to help leave the trails better than we found them. Bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Ecotheraphy, also called nature therapy, focuses on improving mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activities. Master Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead the guided walk to different areas of Lasdon that will be explored as nature and its benefits are experienced up close. All participants should be prepared to walk, wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring […]
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Find us between the Dino and Fairy trails for a chance to dig in and help with some gentle, playful, and educational gardening in our meadow restoration project. All ages.
This tour will examine some of the dangerous/toxic plants that are found in your backyard and surrounding area. Parts of these plants including leaves seeds and berries if ingested can cause individuals to become violently ill. Besides these outdoor plants, several common house plants sold at garden centers and nurseries have leaves and berries that […]
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Join Curator Mark Tolf on a special guided tour the exhibition Evolution: 250 Years of Military Gear. He will share historic insight and interesting facts about the exhibition. Registration required at lasdonpark.org. Free
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
Find us between the Dino and Fairy trails for a chance to dig in and help with some gentle, playful, and educational gardening in our meadow restoration project. All ages.
Pick up your booklet in the Welcome Center and connect to the life of pollinators at Lasdon. Enjoy a special self-guided garden tour and scavenger hunt and taste a cool floral drink. The first day of summer is a special chance to celebrate all that is blooming for National Pollinator Week. All ages.
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of the Lasdon Public Gardens. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House. Registration required […]
Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up at www.volunteernewyork.org.
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.