gardening

March 10 2026

Dangerous and Toxic Outdoor and Indoor Plants

Virginia Carnes adults, Educational, gardening, Nature, Westchester Northern

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.

March 6 2026

Mother’s Day Tour

Madeline Byrne gardening, Nature, Westchester Central Area

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day then immersing yourself in acres of beautiful flowers?
Come to Lasdon Public Gardens for a gardener-led tour of our gardens and plant collections.
Moms, treat yourselves to a lovely hour stroll around sweetly fragrant lilacs and other spring blooming flowers. Free. Meet at the Memorial Garden Entrance at 11am.

March 6 2026

Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow

Deanna Novak Family Friendly, gardening, Kid Friendly, native plants, Nature, planting, seeds

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.

March 6 2026

Plant Dissection

Hilltop Hanover Farm Educational, environment, gardening, hilltop, Nature

Become a scientist as we use dissection kits to explore common plant parts and their systems and record our data. Recommended for all ages 10+.
– $5 per person
– Registration is required as space is limited

March 4 2026

National Trails Day Family Friendly Stewardship Hike

Deanna Novak Educational, Family Friendly, gardening, Kid Friendly, Nature, Service Credit Hours, Wellness, Westchester Northern, Young Adults

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.

March 4 2026

Invasive Plants & How You Can Help!

John Phillips gardening, native plants, Nature, planting, Service Credit Hours, Westchester Southern Area

Volunteer and join Parks staff to learn about our local invasive plants and pitch in to manage them.

March 4 2026

Pollinator Literacy Trail

Deanna Novak Educational, Family Friendly, Friends Groups, gardening, Kid Friendly, native plants, Nature, planting, Wellness, Westchester Northern

Pick 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.