A Plant Story: From Fern to Flower
2026-05-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 6 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.

Plant Sale Volunteers
2026-05-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Conservatory Plaza, 2610 Amawalk Road Route 35 Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
Green thumbs are needed to help the Friends of Lasdon Public Gardens with its annual plant sale!
Tasks include preparing the week prior by unloading truck deliveries and sorting, organizing, watering, labeling, and grooming plants. On sale days, volunteers can assist shoppers, water and organize plants, and tally plant orders.
All volunteers who contribute at least two hours will receive $25 OFF at check-out during the sale on May 16 and 17.
Sign up for one or more shifts!
Monday, May 11, 2026 — Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026– Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Friday, May 15, 2026 — Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Shifts starting at: 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Shifts starting at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
SIGN UP NOW!

Mother's Day Tour
2026-05-10 11:00 | Memorial Garden Entrance
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day then immersing yourself in acres of beautiful flowers? Come to Lasdon Public Gardens for a gardener-led tour of our gardens and plant collections. Moms, treat yourselves to a lovely hour stroll around sweetly fragrant lilacs and other spring blooming flowers. Free. Meet at the Memorial Garden Entrance at 11am.

Forest Bathing
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Garden Entrance
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 setting where individuals can experience the wonders and awe of nature which can help to ground and soothe us.
This walk will be led by Stefanie Carbone, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who, for over 30 years, has been passionate about hearing others’ stories and joining them on their journeys of self care, empowerment and showing up as their authentic selves.
Sponsored by:

Mom and Me Tea Party
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Lasdon Glass House Conservatory
We’re sorry, this program has reached capacity.
Share an enchanting moment with Mom over tea in the tropical courtyard inside Lasdon’s Glass House Conservatory. This Mother’s Day, express your love for Mom by creating a hand picked flower bouquet. The bouquet will become the center piece for your table while you enjoy tea and nibbles over priceless conversation, write love notes or capture the moment with a picture in the photo booth. For families of all ages
All attending must purchase a ticket. Groups who intend to sit together must purchase all tickets in the same order.

Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:00
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 water. This is a rain or shine event. Space is limited. Registration required.

Plant Sale Volunteers
2026-05-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Conservatory Plaza, 2610 Amawalk Road Route 35 Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
Green thumbs are needed to help the Friends of Lasdon Public Gardens with its annual plant sale!
Tasks include preparing the week prior by unloading truck deliveries and sorting, organizing, watering, labeling, and grooming plants. On sale days, volunteers can assist shoppers, water and organize plants, and tally plant orders.
All volunteers who contribute at least two hours will receive $25 OFF at check-out during the sale on May 16 and 17.
Sign up for one or more shifts!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026– Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Friday, May 15, 2026 — Shifts starting at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Shifts starting at: 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Shifts starting at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
SIGN UP NOW!

Garden Highlight Tour
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536
The sights and scents of the season flourish across the garden collections of Lasdon Public Gardens. Spend some time with Lasdon’s head gardener on a walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections. The one hour tour is free and meets at the Memorial Garden Entrance.

Dangerous and Toxic Outdoor and Indoor Plants
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Native Tree and Shrub Give Away
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Lasdon Welcome Center
Support wildlife with native plants. Lasdon will be giving away a variety of native bareroot trees and shrubs for you to plant at home. Sign-up to guarantee yours. Plants can be picked up at the Welcome Center.

Soft Landings: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Memorial Garden Entrance
Let’s gather together to enjoy early growth in the gardens, record our stories in a journal, and learn about tools. We will experiment with seeds and roots, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. We always end with gratitude for forest friends and a cup of warm tea. Dress for the weather and bring a snack. Ages 18 mo – 4 years
