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 […]
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.
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a tour to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All these plants can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the […]
Curator Mark Tolf will lead a special guided tour in the Westchester County Veterans Museum of "The American Civil War: A War of Firsts" exhibition. Registration required.
Ecotherapy, 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 an shoes. Bring […]
Curator Mark Tolf will lead a guided walk sharing the history and significance of the sculptures and monuments located along the Trail of Honor. Trail is .3 miles long and it does get hilly. Registration required at LasdonPark.org. Meet at the Trail of Honor entrance.
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a guide walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon. 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 at lasdonpark.org. […]
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a tour to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All these plants can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the […]
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.
Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show is a spectacular holiday tradition! With an audience of 8,000 and growing across 20 days from November 29th to December 31st we are recruiting Guest Services Volunteers! Join this NEW cohort by participating in one training session on November 9, 10-11am OR November 12m 1-2pm. Learn about Lasdon […]
Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show is a spectacular holiday tradition! With an audience of 8,000 and growing across 20 days from November 29th to December 31st we are recruiting Guest Services Volunteers! Join this NEW cohort by participating in one training session on November 9, 10-11am OR November 12m 1-2pm. Learn about Lasdon […]
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a guide walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon. 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 at lasdonpark.org. […]
Ecotherapy, 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 an shoes. Bring […]
Urban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a guide walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon. 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 at lasdonpark.org. […]
SORRY, REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED, THIS PROGRAM IS FULL After being inducted into the Civil War army, ages 6 and older will bake Civil War ginger cookies, hand-sew a soldier?s haversack, make a period craft, play with Civil War-era toys and learn about being a soldier via a hands-on experience in the Veterans Museum. $10.
After being inducted into the Civil War Army, children will bake Maple Sugar Cookies, hand-sew a soldiers' housewife (something every soldier needed!), make a period craft, play with Civil War toys and learn about being a soldier with a hands-on experience in the Veterans Museum. 6 children max. Ages 6 years old and up.
Using plant-based fibers such as pineapple, banana, bamboo, corn, soybean and avocado, ages 6 and older will learn to spin and then use the yarn they spun to create a mini woven wall hanging.
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.