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Soar above the herb and flower gardens
Soar over two of the most beautiful outdoor spaces at Cornell University—the Robison York State Herb Garden and Young Flower Garden.
Treasured Waterfalls
Refresh your spirit while gently soaring over the majestic waterfalls on the Cornell University campus. […]
The Latest Media Coverage
View coverage from national and regional media outlets including those that reach Cornell's large and engaged alumni and student audiences.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Garden Highlights Tour at Cornell Botanic Gardens
Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. Visit...
Exploring the Trees of the Arboretum at Cornell Botanic Gardens
Is your knowledge of trees limited to maples, oaks, and pines? Join our tree tour to learn about the wide diversity of tree species in the F.R. Newman Arboretum and why this...
Mindful Botany Walk at Cornell Botanic Gardens
Join Cornell Botanic Gardens staff to observe the beauty and drama of nature unfolding on monthly nature walks. While exploring various paths and gardens each month, we will...
Grief for victims, hope for ending racial violence
Cornell Botanic Gardens grieves with victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, and shares Cornell University’s commitment to building community and overcoming the evil of hatred and racism.
Land Acknowledgement
Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' (the Cayuga Nation), members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Statement on Anti-Asian Violence
Along with the campus community, we denounce acts of racism, violence and hatred, and stand firmly with our Asian and Asian American friends and colleagues.
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 SUMMER!
Summer is one of the best times to visit! Blooms can be found in many of our gardens and throughout the arboretum and natural areas.