Making Cordage from Plants
Gain a new appreciation for the plants all around us. Working with the dogbane plant, we will learn to hand-process its fibers into strong cordage. Ages 12 and up.
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Garden Highlight Tour
The 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.
Soft Landings: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Let’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 weather and bring a snack. Ages 18 mo. – 4 years
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Go Green Day!
Celebrate 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.
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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Wildflower Walk
Join 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.
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Garden to Table: Liberty Teas
Join 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
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.
Grasslands Restoration Tour
Learn 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.
Merestead Woodland Walk
Merestead’s diverse trees, ferns, mushrooms, wildflowers, and birds are the focus on this stroll down wooded paths.