Clay Collecting and Many Makings
Edith Read Sanctuary has some nice areas for the collecting of clay. A make n’ take extravaganza that’s fun for everyone.
Kid Friendly
Around the World Fair
Come learn, laugh and travel the world – one poster at a time. Discover amazing facts, traditions, colorful flags, music, art, fun crafts, and tasty treats from different cultures. Bring your family, friends, and your curiosity and get ready to explore! Everyone is welcome!
For $5 you will receive a passport, stamp from each county you visit, a coloring sheet at each country, and a helpful list of questions to ask. Adults will be free unless they want to join in on the fun too with a passport. All information presented by children of homeschool families. Come support them and ask them what they have learned. Suggested for ages 4 and up.
Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
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.
Student Art Show
On view for one weekend only in the Glass House Conservatory, an exhibition of student work created in the Homeschool Art Program at Lasdon Public Gardens.
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We Luv Dinosaurs!
Calling dinosaur lovers to celebrate National Dinosaur Day by baking Dino Sugar cookies, making Lasdon’s unique Paleo-pouch for holding fossil treasures and taking a special hands-on tour of the Dino trail that includes touching real dino poo! 6 children max. Ages 5 years old and up. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org. Registration ends May 29. Fee: $10.
Mini Scientist Saturday
Join us this month for “Owl Pellet Lab”! Today we will dissect what owls couldn’t digest.
Ages 5-12
Young Childrens Story and Craft
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.
Irish Heritage Day
Irish Heritage Day begins at noon, Mass starts at 12:30 p.m., followed by entertainment. Bagpipers and The Deirdre O’Mara School of Irish Dance will be there too! There will also be activities for the children, shop for authentic Irish goods from various vendors, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
General admission is $10, seniors/children admission is $5, children 13 and under are free. Parking is free.
The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn. No coolers will be allowed.
National Trails Day Family Friendly Stewardship Hike
Join us on National Trails Day to explore a trail at Lasdon with the eyes of a steward. We will introduce tools, and plants that need management and planting, and invite participants to help leave the trails better than we found them. Bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
“What’s Blooming Now?”
Join us for our “What’s Blooming Now”? Series! This month we will focus on pollinators. See what’s blooming now and how pollinators make it all possible! Great for all ages-fun, interactive and full of color and life.