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.
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Programs or events that the whole family can enjoy.
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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Cranberry Lake Adventure!
Go on a self-guided adventure through Cranberry Lake to find different species throughout the preserve, and “catch” them all! Young Trainers will learn the tools needed to identify and catalog their findings while out on your route. Come back to the nature center after your adventure to collect your badge!
Mini Scientist Saturday
Join us this month for “Owl Pellet Lab”! Today we will dissect what owls couldn’t digest.
Ages 5-12
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.
Merestead Woodland Walk
Merestead’s diverse trees, ferns, mushrooms, wildflowers, and birds are the focus on this stroll down wooded paths. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. All ages welcome.
“What’s Blooming Now?”
Join us for our “What’s Blooming Now”? Series! This month we will focus on baby animals and their nests. Learn about baby animals and the amazing nests and shelters that keep them safe. A fun and educational look at spring wildlife for all ages!
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.
Merestead Meadow Walk
Merestead 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. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. All ages welcome.
“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.