This program has been cancelled due to weather concerns and rescheduled for August 26 & 27. Existing ticket holders may request a date change or refund. Battery “B” First Rhode Island Light Artillery is returns to Lasdon Park to run the Civil War Soldier Experience. Each 2 hour session will consist of a number of…
Join us for a unique and enchanting evening. Adults will enjoy sipping on a glass of wine and nibble on light snacks under a blanket of twinkling lights. You will be transported to a magical world courtesy of the talents of Ms. Edgecomb and Chamberlain. From the dramatic to the sublime to the wildly humorous,…
Prepare for next year’s growing season with the tomatoes you harvest now. This is an introduction class and perfect for beginners. Learn the basic principles of fruit selection, wet processing and long term storage. This is a lecture and demonstration where participants will learn how to save their own tomato seeds from one year to…
Use Fall as an inspiration to create art with printmaking and painting techniques. Each class will start with looking for things in nature that can lead us to new discoveries and encourage experimentation. Preschool aged must be accompanied by parent. They should where clothes they can get messy in. Class should be held in the…
Learn how to save seeds from beans and other pod type vegetables. This class will help you plan to save seeds next season. Dry processing, seed maturity, germination testing and storage will be covered. This is a lecture and demonstration where participants will learn how to save their own seeds from one year to the…
Use Fall as an inspiration to create art with printmaking and painting techniques. Each class will start with looking for things in nature that can lead us to new discoveries and encourage experimentation. Preschool aged must be accompanied by parent. They should where clothes they can get messy in. Class should be held in the…
Get ready to learn all about creating your own little ecosystem with this engaging hands-on workshop. Enjoy time with friends or make some new ones as you follow along with one of our Lasdon staff building your own mini terrarium. Everything you need is here to bring your own mini garden to life. Light refreshments…
Join Patches the Wanderer, woodsman extraordinaire, who will share a story about one of Lasdon Park’s fuzziest friends, the rabbit. Through the reading children will learn about the adventures of one such rabbit, as well as the obstacles they have to overcome to survive. Following this, there will a quick walk in the woods and…
Bring your camera to explore Lasdon Park’s fall landscape. Concepts like composition, lighting and exposure will be discussed as we talk about what makes a good image. We will spend this time walking around the park so please dress appropriately and wear walking shoes. At registration let us know what camera you will be using.…
Use Fall as an inspiration to create art with printmaking and painting techniques. Each class will start with looking for things in nature that can lead us to new discoveries and encourage experimentation. Preschool aged must be accompanied by parent. They should where clothes they can get messy in. Class should be held in the…
Have some spooktacular fun just in time for Halloween! Make your very own Haunted Fairy House! Made from recycled cardboard, just like the fairy houses lining Fairy Hollow, participants will paint and decorate a house to make their very own creepy and haunted fairy house! Participants must be able to handle paint, glue, and cutting…
Have some spooktacular fun just in time for Halloween! Make your very own Haunted Fairy House! Made from recycled cardboard, just like the fairy houses lining Fairy Hollow, participants will paint and decorate a house to make their very own creepy and haunted fairy house! Participants must be able to handle paint, glue, and cutting…
Find your flow in our “Intro to Yoga” session at Lasdon Park. Led by Kat Sabath (RYT 200), this all-levels class offers gentle movement, breath-work, and grounding poses (asanas) amidst a beautiful garden setting. Unwind, reconnect, and find balance in the harmony of mind, body, and nature. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and…
Bring your camera to explore Lasdon Park’s fall landscape. Concepts like composition, lighting and exposure will be discussed as we talk about what makes a good image. We will spend this time walking around the park so please dress appropriately and wear walking shoes. At registration let us know what camera you will be using.…
Bring on spring! Learn how to force spring bulbs to bloom indoors for you. Go home with two pots of bulbs and instructions on how to get them to flower for you in the middle of winter. Participants must have a storage space for pots, temperature around 40 degrees. Unheated garage or refrigerator ‘crisper’ will…
Learn about the biology and lifecycle of Spotted Lanternflies. Additional discussion topics will include its impact, county response and strategies for residents. A demo of how the Parks Department uses its high powered vacuums to help reduce the number of the species as well as an outdoor field scouting and management session to scout and…
For this program in her season-long Animal Mystery Adventure Series, world-renowned veterinarian, star of National Geographic's “Animal Jams”, and youth educator, Dr. Gabby Wild, will present an animal adventure mystery series and STEM principle-based educational program that is all about APES!! Participating children will have the unique opportunity to metaphorically journey across the globe with…
Celebrate the holiday season by making your own holiday wreath! Enjoy time with friends while you decorate it using pine cones, berries,and other seasonal decorations. Finish it by learning how to make a custom bow. This workshop will be held at the Lasdon Studio. Due to limited space we will hold a morning and afternoon…
Celebrate the holiday season by making your own holiday wreath! Enjoy time with friends while you decorate it using pine cones, berries,and other seasonal decorations. Finish it by learning how to make a custom bow. This workshop will be held at the Lasdon Studio. Due to limited space we will hold a morning and afternoon…
Lasdon Park will be hosting a series of Park & Read sessions during the month of December. Seasonal stories will delight children as they discover the joy of reading in picturesque Lasdon Park & Arboretum with our captivating winter read aloud program. Join us each week as we bring stories to life, creating an enriching…
