In the lobby of the Nevin Welcome Center, works of art and plant-focused displays change throughout the year.
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Don’t Forget Us: The Plight of the Hemlock and Ash Trees
View limited edition stone, plate, and photo lithographs by students in Cornell University's Introduction to Print Media class of Professor Gregory Page.
Chia, Amaranth, and Quinoa: From Ancient Seeds to “Superfoods”
What were once staple foods for ancient civilizations from Mexico to South America, these “pseudograins” are being rediscovered for their contribution to a healthy diet, eco-friendly cultivation techniques, cultural importance, and gluten-free status.
Past Exhibits
Explore plants indispensable to cultures around the world.
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White Pine: Tree of Peace
The white pine is a powerful cultural symbol of peace to the Haudenosaunee.
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Peppers Around the World
Cultivated peppers traveled from Central and South America to quickly make their way around the globe.