Tuesday, April 16
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly.
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Thursday, April 18
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Patterns In Nature Exhibition, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore the mesmerizing tapestry of patterns that can be found everywhere in this interactive exhibit and flower show. Thursdays through Sundays until June 16.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Discover our captivating spring read-aloud program. Join us each week as we bring stories to life, creating an enriching experience for children ages 3 to 6. In the Main House living room. Also: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23.
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Friday, April 19
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
Salsa Festival, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Live performances by: Tony Vega, Nino Segarra, Roberto Blades, Yosimar, Javier Vasquez, Adolescente, Hidelmaro, Jonathan El Latino. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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Saturday, April 20
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Volunteer Day in the Wildflower Garden, 10 a.m. - noon
Join us and lend a helping hand to make our garden even more beautiful. Please bring work gloves.
Miller House, White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Open House, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop in to visit the former home of the Ann and Elijah Miller family, an average colonial Westchester family whose lives were changed forever when Washington and his army fought for American independence. Location: 140 Virginia Road, White Plains.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Vine-Cutting Volunteer Day, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
It’s Earth Day! Pitch in to protect Lenoir from the spread of invasive plants! We will learn simple plant identification and work to cut and pull invasives, which will give native plants a fighting chance. Bring gloves, if you have them; all tools will be provided. For ages 12 and older. All will be required to sign a waiver.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Preparing the Gardens for the Season, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This volunteer work project will help beautify our gardens for the spring and summer seasons. It’s great for any type of volunteer service credit. Please bring work gloves. All other supplies will be provided.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
History of Marshlands Hike, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Take a walk with us to learn about the fascinating history of the land we know today as Marshlands Conservancy. It will be led by Clare Francis, the president of the Friends of Marshlands.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Warm-Weather Wilderness Preparedness, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
A continuation of the wilderness preparedness series that focuses on how to be prepared when entering the wilderness during the springtime, as well as the advantages and challenges presented by the shift from winter to spring. You’ll be able to test your survival skills by building a fire and making a shelter. For ages 8 and older.
Sunday, April 21
Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
Reptile Expo, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Expect more than 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies and more.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
In Celebration of Trees, 11 a.m. - noon
Enjoy the beauty of Lasdon’s early flowering trees on this walking tour.
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Community Farm Work Day, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Volunteers will learn the process of preparing and curing seed potato, and best practices for planting. Bending and light raking will be involved.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
The Beauty of Bulbs, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a Lasdon gardener for a tour of the gardens. View some of the thousands of bulbs planted throughout the property. See what’s flowering this time of the year. Rain or shine. Also: May 5 and June 16.
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