All programs are subject to change without notice.
Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a tour to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. Registration required at LasdonPark.org. Meet at the Garden entrance. register now
Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a tour to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. Registration required at LasdonPark.org. Meet at the Garden entrance. register now
We will trot around in search of any turkeys lurking in the preserve. Hiking shoes recommended.
Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a tour to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. Registration required at LasdonPark.org. Meet at the Garden entrance. register now
Come help us beautify certain foot paths. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided.
Observe our feathered friends as they prepare to head southward. Please bring binoculars.
Come and help keep the visual portals to the waterways open. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
Come and help keep the visual portals to the waterways open. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
Big ears! Sharp claws! Slimy skin! Those are just a few of the adaptations that help animals to survive. See the incredible ways an animal’s adaptations help it survive. Presented by Anthony Cogswell. Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.
Enjoy children’s stories amongst the trees, with a campfire to keep warm. Requires 1-minute on-trail walk to campfire area.
Observe our feathered friends as they prepare to head southward. Please bring binoculars.
Sketching in nature is a great practice for building nature observation skills and can be a wonderful mindfulness practice. In this relaxed and guided program we will capture a quick representation of natural objects, landscape features, and more. Bring a sketchbook and pencil, or borrow one of ours. No previous art training is necessary.
Join us as we explore the environments that Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers.
This forum will be active, with the use of natural materials to build houses for these mystical beings. Great for children!
We will cover the four stages of their life cycle Adaptations and defense mechanisms and their environmental importance. This will be followed by a hike to the meadows.
Little ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want!
Join us for a day of community and conservation, as we plant native species to restore the shoreline of Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary. Tools and gloves will be provided. To sign up, please visit https://www.volunteernewyork.org/opportunity/a07Nr00001H5EagIAF/native-planting-at-edith-read-wildlife-sanctuary This event is supported by the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District, Friends of Edith G. Read Wildlife […]
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Please meet at Muscoot’s Activity Building; $10 for a child and caregiver. This program is geared towards ages three and up and not appropriate for those younger […]
Join us for a mid-morning cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals on the farm! Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! Adults and children 6+ welcome! Pre-registration is required with a $15 program fee.
After our weekly Hawk Watch at 10am by the mansion, join us at the Nature Center at 1:00 pm for a live birds of prey show with Master Falconer James Eyring! All ages. Outdoor program. Limited seating available.
Short talk and night walk on farm roads to listen and look for owls. For adults and children 6 years of age and older. Space is limited and registration is required. REGISTER NOW