Natural Area

Take a moment in nature’s peace

Enjoy a peaceful exploration of Purvis Road Wetlands, a dynamic ecosystem of ponds, forest, and swamp.

Exhibit

Places for the Spirit

Fine art stills by Vaughn Sills capture African American gardens, which illustrate beliefs and practices brought to the United States by enslaved Africans.

Video

May Magic and Majesty

Soar gently above Comstock Knoll and enjoy over 150 types of rhododendrons and azaleas blooming.

Video

Winter Wonder

Take a moment to contemplate the quiet beauty of the season in this one-minute video.

Video

Flowers for a winter day

Flowers bring us together in appreciation of the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

Video

Greeting the Unfolding Season

Join us in appreciating the beauty and hope found in the unfolding seasons.

Video

Harnessing the power of plants for climate action

Director of Natural Areas Todd Bittner explains how our forests, shrublands, and meadows sequester enough carbon each year to significantly contribute Cornell’s goal of a carbon-neutral campus by 2035.

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Invitation to Autumn Wonder

View the dazzling hues of fall in this short aerial video over the Bioswale Garden.

Video

Secret Rooms in a Garden Home

Find tranquility and inspiration in one of Cornell Botanic Gardens’ best-kept secrets: the Zucker Shrub Collection.