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Welcome the arrival of spring and bring your garden visions to life at GreenScape Expo! Held at the beautiful Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, this event is perfect for homeowners who want to enhance their outdoor spaces with fresh ideas, expert advice and hands-on inspiration.
Westchester’s premier home garden event, will be on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rain date: April 6.
Look forward to:
- Expert keynote speaker and presentations: Gain valuable insights from industry professionals.
- Live demonstrations and guided garden tours: Experience the beauty of Lasdon’s scenic grounds and lush conservatory.
- Diverse vendors and exhibits: Browse gardening supplies, outdoor décor and innovative landscape solutions.
- Delicious local food trucks: Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while you explore.
Whether you’re planning a backyard transformation or simply love the outdoors, GreenScape Expo has something for everyone. Get ready to turn your dream yard into a reality!
For more information, visit Lasdon Park.
The Westchester County Center is in the Best of Westchester Elimination Round! Vote for us! You will be prompted to sign in or make an account. Thank you.
After you vote, check out the upcoming events at the Westchester County Center.
The Trails Without Limits program allows individuals who may be living with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, amputation, paraplegia, arthritis, cardiac issues, joint replacements, or have other mobility concerns the opportunity to immerse themselves in Westchester County Parks by using an All-Terrain Trackchair.
The program will rotate throughout Westchester County Parks from March through November. Program is free. Learn more.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation will celebrate its 100th year in 2025 and, to kick things off, is launching a 100-Mile Hike Challenge in which entrants aim to hike 100 miles at the park by May 7, 2025.
Participants of the challenge will have six months to complete it, and those who are successful will be recognized at the park’s 100-Year Anniversary Celebration at the Reservation, Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Participants will be able to log their miles through RunSignup in order to track their progress and have six months to complete the challenge.
Registration
FREE registration required
Registration is free to participate.
Location
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation; Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY 10576 (directions)
Parking is $5 with a Park Pass, $10 without and is applicable weekends only from Labor Day and before Memorial Day Weekend. Parking fees are daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Learn about, apply to and interview for seasonal jobs at our parks, Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our job fair at the Westchester County Center!
Attendees can apply on the spot to the numerous positions in the Westchester County Parks Department including Nature Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, and Recreation Attendants. Locations span the entire Westchester County Parks system at our 50+ facilities. Job descriptions are available.
The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. (directions) Parking will be free for those attending the job fair. The job fair will be held in the Little Theater.