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Go With the Flow: A Tantalizing Tour of Big Red Waterfalls
Enjoy stunning images on this virtual tour of some of the major waterfalls on and around campus.
Moments of Connection
Fostering Education Through Genuine Connection
"I learned how education starts with genuine connection and relationships with others."
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
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
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
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
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."