Lasdon Public Gardens
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Garden Squad
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesSpend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up today! sign up now
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We Luv Dinosaurs!
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCalling 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: […]
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Lasdon Public Gardens Medicinal Plant & Tree Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesUrban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All of these plats can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the […]
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Student Art Show
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryOn 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. register now
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Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesFind 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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Hands on Houseplant Help
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLasdon’s gardeners will help rejuvenate your houseplants. Simply show up and together we will check the soil, remove dead and damaged leaves, repot it in good potting soil and talk about what your plant needs. You’ll also learn some great tips about keeping your houseplant happy and healthy. register now
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Lasdon History and Highlights
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryUrban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of the Lasdon Public Gardens. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House. Registration required. […]
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Around the World Fair
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCome 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 […]
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9th District Gardening Academy
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe Academy is a volunteer project open to all 9th District Garden Club members. The projects will occur once a month on Wednesdays. Sessions will be two hours long with instruction and hands-on time to use your new skill! Registration available for April and May dates register now The Academy is open to Garden Club […]
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Mother’s Day Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesWhat 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 […]
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Mom and Me Tea Party
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesShare 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 […]
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Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesEcotheraphy, also called nature therapy, focuses on improving mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activities. Master Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead the guided walk to different areas of Lasdon that will be explored as nature and its benefits are experienced up close. All participants should be prepared to walk, wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring […]
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Garden Highlight Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe 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.
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Native Tree and Shrub Give Away
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesSupport 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. register now
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Dangerous and Toxic Outdoor and Indoor Plants
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Soft Landings: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLet’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 […]
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Thursday Starts with Tea: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesIf you like to play outdoors in winter, let’s gather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn about habitat, winter shelters and everything the season offers. For ages 18 to 42 months, with a caregiver. $5. Get details and register register and pay
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Spring Bling Fairy Houses
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCelebrate spring by decorating a whimsical fairy house with bling and seasonal stickers. Children ages 5 years old and up. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org. Registration ends April 17. 6 children max. Fee: $5:00. register & pay
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Spring Plein Air Painting
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us for an enriching outdoor painting workshop where every student creates their own unique masterpiece. Set against the inspiring backdrop of Lasdon Public Gardens, this En Plein Air experience—named for the French phrase meaning “in the open air”—offers a serene and stimulating environment to ignite your creativity. Under the guidance of Sarah Miller Totten, an accomplished painting educator […]
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All programs are subject to change without notice.