Early Spring Garden Tour

Join the head gardener for a walk around Lasdon Public Gardens in early spring!  What to see?  Bulbs that were planted last fall, branches that are budding out, the architecture of specimen trees around the park.  Free, registration required.  Meet at the Memorial Garde......More

Join the head gardener for a walk around Lasdon Public Gardens in early spring!  What to see?  Bulbs that were planted last fall, branches that are budding out, the architecture of specimen trees around the park.  Free, registration required.  Meet at the Memorial Garden entrance One hour tour starting at 1pm.

Memorial Garden Entrance

Lasdon History and Highlights

Urban 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 a......More

Urban 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 at lasdonpublicgardens.org. Free. Meet at entrance to garden.

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 Memor......More

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. 1PM-2PM

Garden Squad

Spend 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 at www.volunteerny.org.

Drawing & Painting Spring Session

THIS IS A HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM.Students will learn to express themselves through exploration and experimentation in various materials and techniques. Basic principles of art  including line, shape, color and composition will be introduced to guide art creation. This clas......More

THIS IS A HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM.Students will learn to express themselves through exploration and experimentation in various materials and techniques. Basic principles of art  including line, shape, color and composition will be introduced to guide art creation. This class run 3 consecutive Wednesdays – 4/8, 4/15 & 4/22 Ages 6 – 10

Lasdon Studio

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......More

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

Spring Plein Air Painting

Join 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 a......More

Join 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 and visual artist from Westchester County, you’ll learn how to bring the beauty of nature to life on your canvas. With a personalized approach to instruction, Sarah’s expertise fosters confidence and creativity in artists of all levels. This workshop emphasizes individual artistic expression, ensuring every participant develops their own style and techniques. Let the wonders of nature and your own imagination guide your brush—reserve your spot today!   Perfect for all levels!Easels are available if needed. Oil Painting Materials will be provided to those who need them for an additional fee of $10 paid to the instructor. Participants are welcome to bring and work with their own supplies. Meeting location will be confirmed prior to class.  

Garden Squad

Spend 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 at www.volunteerny.org.

Garden Squad

Spend 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 at www.volunteerny.org.

Hands on Houseplant Help

Lasdon’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 housepla......More

Lasdon’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.

Garden Squad

Spend 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 at www.volunteerny.org.

Spring Plein Air Painting

Join 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 a......More

Join 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 and visual artist from Westchester County, you’ll learn how to bring the beauty of nature to life on your canvas. With a personalized approach to instruction, Sarah’s expertise fosters confidence and creativity in artists of all levels. This workshop emphasizes individual artistic expression, ensuring every participant develops their own style and techniques. Let the wonders of nature and your own imagination guide your brush—reserve your spot today!   Perfect for all levels!Easels are available if needed. Oil Painting Materials will be provided to those who need them for an additional fee of $10 paid to the instructor. Participants are welcome to bring and work with their own supplies. Meeting location will be confirmed prior to class.  

Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature

Ecotheraphy, 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 experien......More

Ecotheraphy, 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 water. This is a rain or shine event. Space is limited. Registration required.    

Garden Squad

Spend 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 at www.volunteerny.org.

Spring Bling Fairy Houses

Celebrate 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.