At Cornell Botanic Gardens, we’re pleased to make our grounds, trails, and outdoor spaces available to the public during the COVID-19 crisis.

With your help, we can keep our grounds open.

In accordance with Cornell University regulations:

• All students, faculty, staff and visitors must wear masks whenever indoors on campus.

Other important information for visitors:

• Any use of university-owned (indoor or outdoor) property for filming or photography must receive prior approval in writing from University Relations by submitting a request using this form. Read full policy here.
• Take away your trash
• Groups larger than 10 are not permitted to gather at Cornell Botanic Gardens’ F.R. Newman Arboretum, gardens around Nevin Welcome Center, and natural areas
• There are no portable restrooms available during the winter months.

Visit our Visitor Guidelines page for additional rules of etiquette.

Visit Cornell’s coronavirus webpage for ongoing updates.