“Double Allium” installation
View this time-lapse video of the sculpture as it is being installed by our construction crew.
Towering ‘Double Allium’ installed at Botanic Gardens
Anne Simon Moffat ’69 and husband Keith Moffat commissioned the sculpture, which was dedicated June 8 during Reunion weekend.
Take a guided garden or arboretum tour
Garden tours are offered every Saturday at 11am and 4pm and Arboretum tours are offered the third Sunday of each month at 2pm.
25% off all online plant sales this weekend
From Friday, June 7 – Monday, June 10 you will receive 25% off your entire online plant purchase.
Reunion 2019 Events
Welcome Back! Join us for a scheduled tour or event, or explore our gardens and natural areas on your own.
Legends and Lore of Iris and Peony
The iris and the peony have been grown since ancient times for their beauty, medicinal properties, and powerful symbolism.
The Dye-Spencer Family Grove
The crabapples are at peak bloom! Jim Spencer, Jr. (MS ’71) chose a grove of five crabapple trees in the F. R. Newman Arboretum to honor his family, all of whom have deep roots in Ithaca and Cornell.
Dryden Rail Trail Opening and Celebration
The official opening of the Dryden-Freeville section of the Dryden Rail Trail takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. When completed, the Dryden Rail Trail will connect three of Cornell Botanic Gardens’ natural areas across 16 miles.
Enjoy Cornell Botanic Gardens during National Public Gardens Week
Garden, arboretum, and natural areas tours and activities are planned throughout National Public Gardens week, along with a flower-themed concert by the Cornell Chimes.