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Soft Landings: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLet’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 […]
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Go Green Day!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesCelebrate 2026 Earthday! Turn off your electronics and spend the day outside giving back to Mother Earth! Help us plant native species and learn about the many ways you can nurture our shared environment.
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Wildflower Walk
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us on a hike through our trails to learn about our incredible wildflower species! From identification to ecology to traditional uses, participants will leave this tour with a newfound knowledge and appreciation of wildflowers. Meet at reception center upon arrival. register now
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Native Tree and Shrub Give Away
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesSupport 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. register now
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Garden Highlight Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe 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.
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Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesFind 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.
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Garden to Table: Liberty Teas
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us as we learn about and taste some of the indigenous wild plants used in Liberty Tea blends. Ages 12 and up Pre-registration required by: May 15th. Fee is $5 per person
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Grasslands Restoration Tour
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesLearn the history of the Croton Point grassland creation and view the many birds, insects, and native plants that live there on this walk and talk. Meet at the parking lot by the RV park.
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Merestead Woodland Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mt. Kisco, NY, United StatesMerestead’s diverse trees, ferns, mushrooms, wildflowers, and birds are the focus on this stroll down wooded paths.
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Invasive Plants & How You Can Help!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesVolunteer and join Parks staff to learn about our local invasive plants and pitch in to manage them.
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Merestead Meadow Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco, NY, United StatesMerestead has some of the most majestic meadows in Westchester County. Join a gentle walk down the meadow paths and enjoy the birds, grasses, flowers, and more.
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Pollinator Literacy Trail
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesPick 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.
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All programs are subject to change without notice.