CONNECTING PLANTS AND PEOPLES FOR A WORLD OF DIVERSITY, BEAUTY, AND HOPE.
Our grounds are open to the public. Visitors are required to wear a face covering, maintain at least a 6-foot distance from others, and visit alone or in small family groups. No available restrooms. Photo and video restrictions in place.
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Book Talk: Self-Devouring Growth
We are proud to co-sponsor this discussion by author Julie Livingston about the complex intersection of the environment, public health, and the economy.
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Statement on Racism, Violence, and Hope
Our only hope for resilience, and path to meet our need to adapt, grow, and flourish lies in the diversity of people, plants, and all living creatures.
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Closures During Deer Hunting Season
Natural areas that allow firearm deer hunting are closed to the public. View all locations and dates.
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COVID-19 Visitor Requirements
Be sure to know the latest COVID-19 mandates and regulations, before visiting Cornell Botanic Gardens. Photo and video restrictions in place.
News
Veterans honored at Cornell Botanic Gardens
Explore some of the places at Cornell Botanic Gardens that recognize the service of veterans across generations.
Cultural Connection
The Supernatural Side of Plants
Steeped in legends and lore, herbs provide a physical link to the beliefs and practices of people through the ages.
Our Gardens and Natural Areas
We are responsible for the natural beauty of the Cornell University campus including cultivated gardens, an arboretum, and natural areas. Together these comprise one-third of campus, and with off-campus natural areas, a total of 3,600 acres.
WHAT TO SEE IN FALL!
Fall is a magical time with stunning vistas of fall foliage, ripening produce in our vegetable garden, and ornamental grasses and late-blooming flowers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
While we are unable to host on-site programs, we offer online events, videos, activities, and articles to stay connected to our gardens and natural areas.
Verdant Views: Plants and Stories of the Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice (occurring this year on Monday, December 21 at 8:30 a.m.) is more than just the “official” start of the winter season. Since ancient times, it has been...
2020 Vision, A Black Walden Pond & Other Musings
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca Children’s Garden and The Learning Farm host this lecture by Carolyn Finney, author of “Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship...
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cornellbotanicgardens12 hours ago
Nice feature highlighting Cornell Botanic Gardens' Director of Natural Areas, Todd Bitner, in the latest issue of Save Plants, (link in our bio), focusing on Healthy Landscapes and Ecosystems, by @centerforplantconservation The focus is conservation partners who have incorporated lessons from nature to design intentional,...
CUintheGarden2 weeks ago
Video: Cornell Botanic Gardens honor veterans with trails, overlooks, collections, bridge. Recent veterans Emily Franco ’92 and Jase Baese, both Cornell employees, on the spaces that mean the most to them. @CornellCALS @CornellVets @TC_Veterans https://t.co/5N20TLAYEk https://t.co/iyUCiB9398