“What’s Blooming Now?”
Join us for our “What’s Blooming Now”? series! This month we will focus on Spring Ephemerals. Common beauty’s we are likely to see would be Dutchman’s breeches, Trout lily, Bloodroot and more.
adults
Native Tree and Shrub Give Away
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.
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Cookie Decorating Workshop
Join Caitlin of CM Cookies for a fun workshop to learn all of the tips and tricks of cookie decorating. Appropriate for ages 10+. Limited participation of 25. Preregistration is required. We will meet inside the activity building and workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 pm.
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Wildlife Detective Walk
Have you always wanted to be a wildlife detective? Well now is your chance! We will give you “detective checklist” and go on a hike looking for track clues, animal signs, scat, nests and sounds. Make sure you bring your tracking skills with you!
Dangerous and Toxic Outdoor and Indoor Plants
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.
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Goats in the Meadow!
The goats are back for their final visit! Come watch them doing what goats do best. . . EAT! Find out why they are in our meadow. Goats sponsored by Friends of Marshlands.
Rockin’ Reptiles! Live Animal Program
Meet snakes, turtles, lizards, and more up close! See first-hand what makes reptiles unique. Watch them move. Feel their texture. Learn all about scales. Presented by Anthony Cogswell and Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.
Muscoot Mansion Tour
Join our education staff on a historical tour of the mansion. Appropriate for ages 13+. Meet promptly at 11:00 AM by the grape arbor located behind the mansion. Due to limited capacity, this tour is meant for individuals or small families. We cannot accommodate large groups at this time. This tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
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Mom and Me Tea Party
Share an enchanting moment with Mom over tea 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