Research at Cornell Botanic Gardens
We are engaged in numerous research efforts to conserve plants and the cultures that sustain them. Our staff work with Cornell faculty, graduate & undergraduate students, and botanic gardens around the world to facilitate research on plants and the natural world.
Featured Research
Learn more about these featured research projects or search for research by specific location or key word.
Researchers have used our Beebe Lake natural area to study a variety of topics from invasive species to American crows to aquatic habitats.
This natural area and naturalistic garden is an active research site for native plant conservation, invasive plant management, and herbivore effects on plant communities.
With over 500 varieties of herbs, this garden is used by faculty from many disciplines to enhance their teaching and research.
Our urban tree collection showcases trees that flourish in urban environments. Research efforts have examined soil health, environmental conditions and tree health.
This garden educates visitors about climate change and demonstrates how higher temperatures may affect plants grown in the upstate New York area.
Our gardens, natural areas, and our LEED gold certified Nevin Welcome Center provide ample opportunities for sustainability research.
Natural Areas Research opportunities
Our natural areas provide opportunities for research across a diverse set of high-quality natural communities and rare species habitats. These sites are managed to provide research opportunities for faculty and students.
Garden and Plant research opportunities
Our cultivated gardens, arboretum and plant collections provide opportunities for research by faculty and students.
Education research opportunties
We offer a wide range of educational programs which provide opportunities for research and evaluation.
