Birds, Books, and Baked Goods

Do you wonder about winter bird life? So do we! Join us at the wide windows of the panel room in the Lasdon House to observe wild lifeat the feeders and nearby habitat. We will peruse our bookshelf of resources, make notes in our journal, and learn about bird-friendlypl......More

Do you wonder about winter bird life? So do we! Join us at the wide windows of the panel room in the Lasdon House to observe wild lifeat the feeders and nearby habitat. We will peruse our bookshelf of resources, make notes in our journal, and learn about bird-friendlyplantings. OPTIONAL bring a baked good to share with other participants, or bring a scoop of food or suet cake for our featheredfriends. We will provide coffee, tea, and treats. Inter-generational, all ages/abilities, No prior birding knowledge necessary all levels, ages, and abilities welcome. Free but registration is required.

Lasdon Main House, 2610 Amawalk Road Route 35 Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States

9th District Gardening Academy

The 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 at https://district9fgc......More

The 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 at https://district9fgcnys.com/The Academy is open to Garden Club members only!Dates will be announced one month prior to session, weather dependent.

Thursday Starts with Tea: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon

How do you like to play outdoors in winter? We can’t wait to see! Let’sgather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn abouthabitat and winter shelters and all the season has to offer, and recordour stories in a journal. We will experiment with wildflower ......More

How do you like to play outdoors in winter? We can’t wait to see! Let’sgather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn abouthabitat and winter shelters and all the season has to offer, and recordour stories in a journal. We will experiment with wildflower seeds,watch for birds and tracks, and exercise our imagination. We alwaysend with gratitude for forest friends and a cup of warm tea. Bundle upand bring a snack. Registration required. Ages 18-42 months and caregivers

Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536

Sip, Snack and Learn: Forever in BloomFabulous Garden Paintings

Ages 21 and up can catch a case of early spring fever with a visual treat as you sip, snack and learn about fabulous garden paintings that are forever in bloom. $10. Register at LasdonPublicGardens.org.

Lasdon Main House, 2610 Amawalk Road Route 35 Route 35, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States

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.