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Cornell Botanic Gardens introduces self-guided tours in Spanish and Mandarin
Visitors to Cornell Botanic Gardens can now experience the beauty and cultural richness of the gardens, arboretum, and natural areas in more languages.
In the News
Student-built bridges connect communities thanks to engineering course
Collaborations among Cornell Botanic Gardens and engineering students and faculty resulted in bridges that make natural areas more accessible.
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Christopher Dunn, recently retired director of Cornell Botanic Gardens, honored for 50 years of leadership
Dunn received the American Public Gardens Association’s highest honor for lifetime service in plant ecology, biology, and public gardens.
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How to safely enjoy Cornell’s gorges
Cornell Chronicle, June 22, 2026—Cornell’s Gorge Safety Program, which combines education and enforcement ,works to ensure safe use of Cornell’s gorges
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May Magic and Majesty
Soar gently above Comstock Knoll and enjoy over 150 types of rhododendrons and azaleas blooming.
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“Keeping Common Birds Common” lecture by Doug Tallamy
Doug Tallamy, Ph.D. spoke on “Keeping Common Birds Common” at Cornell Botanic Gardens in April 2026.
Update
Treasured Trails Open
The Cascadilla Gorge and Beebe Lake trails are now open for the warm-weather season
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Meditation with Spring Blooms
Step away for a few meditative moments, where spring’s profusion of daffodils and tulips signal rebirth of the natural world.