Moments of Connection
Buzzing and Blooming: LxL's New Cut Flower Garden
"It is possible to take on a task as big when you have a group of people to support it."
Moments of Connection
Fostering Education Through Genuine Connection
"I learned how education starts with genuine connection and relationships with others."
Moments of Connection
Ornamental No More: Digging Up Swallow-wort
"I am glad to be working towards restoring the forest to the diverse ecosystem it’s meant to be."
Moments of Connection
Bugging Me in the Best Way
"I have never thought of myself as a bug-lover, but my experience in the Learning by Leading program made me realize that bugs are actually very interesting creatures."
Moments of Connection
Plants and People: A Lesson from Spicebush
Learning about spicebush expanded the way I think about native plants and the role they play in sustainable landscapes.
Moments of Connection
Reaching New Heights
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from the professionals at Cornell Botanic Gardens and to explore my career path with such guidance."
Moments of Connection
Bouncing through Bogs
"Not only was I able to see peat moss in its natural habitat, I experienced the closest thing to walking on a cloud."
Moments of Connection
Growing for a Greener Future: Horticulture Enterprise Team Prepares for Spring Sales
Students learn how to grow bulbs for sale.
Moments of Connection
The 4-H Thread
"Being able to create programs such as our career exploration workshop or our Rural Youth Services program connected me back to my 4-H roots."
Moments of Connection
Bioblitz: Hunting for Knowledge in the Gardens
Students participate in a BioBlitz to learn about plants, bugs, and animals
Moments of Connection
Cutting Cookies With Chainsaws
Learning how to safely use powerful equipment inspires a student leader
Moments of Connection
Ladybug Learning Creates Community
Sparking curiosity in local kids about ladybugs and plants
Moments of Connection
Bulbs to Blooms
Learning by Leading and bulb growing shapes a student's Cornell experience
Moments of Connection
Chocolatada: the Garden’s Sweetest Cultural Journey
Chocolate brings people together to learn, taste and travel through time.
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
Behind Every Sip, There's a Story
Students welcomed families, shared coffee and led activities as part of our annual Coffee in the Gardens event.
Moments of Connection
Conserving Ash Trees
Difficult but important Ash tree conservation efforts turn into favorite parts of a summer experience
Moments of Connection
Plant Discovery through Science Connections
Team members create successful community outreach event at Sciencenter.
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.
Video
Fluttering Phrases Speak of Gratitude
View visitors’ reflections on how plants enrich our lives in this short video.
Update
Planting Knowledge: A Little Free Library Takes Root
Book-sharing box invites community members to share garden and nature knowledge