Moments of Connection
Bouncing through Bogs
In early July, the Learning by Leading Co-Leaders and mentors set out to explore local ecosystems alongside Botanic Gardens Botanist Robert Wesley. After a week of excruciating heat, retreating into...
Moments of Connection
Bugging Me in the Best Way
When I joined the Horticulture Enterprise team as a Co-Leader, I expected my days to be filled with plants and plant management, which was mostly true, but I did not consider at the time the extensive...
Moments of Connection
Plants and People: A Lesson from Spicebush
When native plants are brought up in a conversation, I usually think about their role in supporting healthy ecosystems by providing essential resources for wildlife and sustaining biodiversity...
Moments of Connection
Bulbs to Blooms
Learning by Leading and bulb growing shapes a student's Cornell experience
Moments of Connection
Growing Roots: Connecting Culture, Community, and Nature
A garden at the Onondaga Nation School fosters students' connection with plants
Moments of Connection
Ladybug Learning Creates Community
Sparking curiosity in local kids about ladybugs and plants
Moments of Connection
Conserving Ash Trees
Difficult but important Ash tree conservation efforts turn into favorite parts of a summer experience
Moments of Connection
Cultivating Connection Through Plants with Colah B Tawkin
Colah B Tawkin, founder of the Black in the Garden podcast, visited Cornell and hosted a series of events focused on the celebratory uses of plants in Black cultures.
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Fluttering Phrases Speak of Gratitude
View visitors’ reflections on how plants enrich our lives in this short video.
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Planting Knowledge: A Little Free Library Takes Root
Book-sharing box invites community members to share garden and nature knowledge