Friends of Lasdon Public Gardens

Dangerous and Toxic Outdoor and Indoor Plants
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 are poisonous and can result in humans and their pets to also experience unpleasant physical symptoms. it is hoped that by taking this tour you will be able to identify these dangerous plants and prevent you and your family from getting ill.

A Plant Story: From Fern to Flower
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 and 7 more dates | Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536
All are welcome to discover A Plant Story: From Fern to Flower, a new exhibit at Lasdon Public Gardens. Located within the glasshouse conservatory, this exhibit features a curated collection of botanical photography alongside clear, engaging interpretive signage that explores the diversity of plants—from ferns and flowering species to trees.
Visitors are invited to move at their own pace, learning about plant forms and functions while surrounded by living specimens. The conservatory offers a quiet, welcoming space to sit, reflect, and enjoy the natural setting.
Free admission.
Exhibit will be open to the public throughout the Summer.
Opens May 1 – August 31.

Green Squad
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Lasdon Welcome Center
Work next to Lasdon’s gardeners on tasks that include removing invasives, trail maintenance, weeding, planting, pruning, and deadheading.
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Garden Squad
2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Lasdon Welcome Center
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!
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Curators Tour of the Westchester County Veterans Museum
2026-06-14 13:00 - 14:00
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

Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
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.

Pollinator Literacy Trail
2026-06-20 09:00 - 11:00
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.

Lasdon History and Highlights
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00
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. Meet at entrance to garden.

Hands on Houseplant Help
2026-06-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536
Houseplants looking a little tired? Lasdon’s gardeners will help rejuvenate your houseplants. Simply show up and together we will check the soil, remove dead and damaged leaves, re-pot it in good potting soil and talk about what your plant needs. You’ll also learn some great tips about keeping your houseplant happy and healthy.

Lasdon Public Gardens Medicinal Plant & Tree Tour
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:00
Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All of these plats can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the active chemical constituents of those plants which help to fight infections, inflammation and a host of other ailments. Meet at the Memorial Garden entrance. Free.

Young Childrens Story and Craft
2026-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Lasdon Main House, 2610 Amawalk Road Route 35 Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
Children will participate in a story about best friends Lonnie the Lasdon Bunnie and Chippie the Chipmunk. They will go on a scavenger hunt looking for them and make a special seasonal craft. 6 children max. Ages 3 years old to 5 years old. Registration required at lasdonpark.org. Registration ends June 26. Fee: $5:00.
