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Class offerings help inform Cornell Cinema’s lineup
Students taking Joseph Yavitt’s Environmental Conservation course or Marvin Pritts’ Horticulture for Gardeners course will receive extra credit for attending The Garden Cinema series, co-sponsored by the Cornell Botanic Gardens.
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Our Common Home
Alice Soewito ’21, an intern with Cornell Botanic Gardens, finds nature-based solutions to address climate change at the Conference of the Parties in Madrid, Spain.
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F.R. Newman Arboretum: Winter Closing to Protect Trees
The F.R. Newman Arboretum closes to vehicular traffic during the winter months for protection of tree collections and public safety.
News and Highlights
See what we’ve been up to recently, as we advance our mission to connect plants and peoples
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Cornell Botanic Gardens’ faculty fellow receives inaugural faculty diversity award
Maria Cristina Garcia, the Howard A. Newman Professor of American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, won the inaugural Faculty Award for Excellence in Research, Teaching and Service Through Diversity. The awards were announced by President Martha E. Pollack and Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff, following the recommendations of a selection committee that considered 33 nominees.
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Frank H.T. Rhodes, Cornell University’s ninth president, long-time Cornell Botanic Gardens supporter, dies at 93
Frank and Rosa Rhodes were decades-long donors to Cornell Botanic Gardens, helping to create the diverse outdoor spaces enjoyed by generations of Cornellians and visitors.
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A Botanist in China
Supporting planning for the Yellow & Bohai Sea World Heritage site in China is one of the ways in which Cornell Botanic Gardens is addressing global conservation issues.
In the News
Read the latest news stories on Cornell Botanic Gardens and articles tapping the knowledge of our staff experts.
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Student Stewards Help Protect Gorge Visitors
Student gorge stewards observe at least 300 visitors a day in summer, offering vital opportunities to educate visitors on safe use, rules and alternatives to illegal behavior, like swimming or leaving marked trails.
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Nature, our Intrinsic Healer
As little as 10 to 20 minutes in nature two to three times a week can positively impact people’s mental.
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Why the Norway spruce is ‘an excellent choice’ for Rockefeller Center, but maybe not for your home
Cut and moved indoors for decoration, Norway Spruce lose their sharp needles easily if not properly cared for and are mostly middle of the road with other traits like color, fragrance, and branch rigidity for ornament support.
Media Inquiries
Our experts can address a range of topics, from practical gardening, to global plant conservation, to safeguarding indigenous cultures. Let us know how we can help you, by contacting Shannon Dortch, associate director, communications and marketing, (607) 255-8618.
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