Sip, Nibble and Learn: Lasdon BC(Before it was a County Park)
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Lasdon, learn the story of Lasdon before it became a county park as you sip and nibble. 21 and over. Registration required.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Lasdon, learn the story of Lasdon before it became a county park as you sip and nibble. 21 and over. Registration required.
The historical significance of the sculptures and monuments along the Trail of Honor will be shared in a guided walk by Mark Tolf, Curator of the Westchester County Veterans Museum. Trail is .3 miles long and gets very hilly. Registration required. Meet at the Trail of Honor entrance.
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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Join us for an enriching outdoor painting workshop where every student creates their own unique masterpiece. Set against the inspiring backdrop of Lasdon Park & Arboretum, this En Plein Air experience—named for the French phrase meaning “in the open air”—offers a serene and stimulating environment to ignite your creativity. Under the guidance of Sarah Miller Totten, an accomplished painting […]
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 […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Every Saturday from April to November join the Lasdon Green Squad to keep Lasdon, Westchester's Public Garden looking beautiful. Volunteers will work with Lasdon staff on tasks such as invasive species removal, planting, watering, weeding, trail maintenance, mulching, trash clean up, and other tasks. The scheduled tasks will rotate weekly throughout Lasdon's 234 […]
Due to the weather, this program has been cancelled. Please check back for updates. This is a home school program. LEARN MORE.
Join us for an enriching outdoor painting workshop where every student creates their own unique masterpiece. Set against the inspiring backdrop of Lasdon Park & Arboretum, this En Plein Air experience—named for the French phrase meaning “in the open air”—offers a serene and stimulating environment to ignite your creativity. Under the guidance of Sarah Miller Totten, an accomplished painting […]
Children will participate in the story of "Donnie the Lasdon Bunny and Chippie the Chipmunk's Great Adventure," go on a scavenger hunt for Donnie and Chippie and make a special bunny craft. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required.
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon Arboretum. 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. Meet at […]
Westchester County has a diversity of native bees that ecologist, John Kim, has been exploring floral resources for bees, the diversity of bees present and the competition for floral resources between native bees and honey bees. John will share some results from his research in Westchester County and also provide insights as to how gardeners […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Every Saturday from April to November join the Lasdon Green Squad to keep Lasdon, Westchester's Public Garden looking beautiful. Volunteers will work with Lasdon staff on tasks such as invasive species removal, planting, watering, weeding, trail maintenance, mulching, trash clean up, and other tasks. The scheduled tasks will rotate weekly throughout Lasdon's 234 […]
Forest Bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a practice that encourages individuals to engage with the outdoors through their senses. As a form of mindfulness and relaxation, it aims to improve mental and physical well-being by reducing stress, boosting mood, and enhancing immune function. It can be practiced in any forest or outdoor […]
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 […]
This is a home school program. LEARN MORE.
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 […]
Calling all Halloween Fairies! Embrace your spooky side and decorate a whimsical fairy house for the season. Ages 5 years old and up. Registration required at lasdonpark.org. Six max. $5 per child.
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.