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Update
Arboretum Seasonal Closing to Vehicles
The F.R. Newman Arboretum closes to vehicular traffic during the winter months for protection of tree collections and public safety.
News
Veterans honored at Cornell Botanic Gardens
Explore some of the places at Cornell Botanic Gardens that recognize the service of veterans across generations.
Cultural Connection
Ghost Fern and Bloodroot: Plants with Spooky Names
Take a quick tour of spooky names of plants in our collection, which pay tribute to the scary and thrilling traditions around Halloween.
In the News
Botanic Gardens’ Director to Retire
Christopher Dunn led the university’s living museum through changes that made it more focused on mission and impactful beyond the Cornell campus.
News
Library’s ‘plant-based’ exhibit opens Sept. 18 with talk, reception
Emily Detrick, MPS '16, director of horticulture, inspired a new exhibit at Cornell University Library titled “Plant-Based: Botanical Innovations from Paper to Poison.”
Moments of Connection
Planting Seeds for a Sustainable Future
A cross-cultural collaboration highlights its importance to climate change adaptation.
Garden
Rejuvenated Alpine Garden Shines in Spring and Summer
At my feet, tiny golden brush strokes are painted atop the cheerfully lobed leaves of a Potentilla cranztii. I imagine I’m perched on a blustry ledge in the Central Highlands of Scotland, but as my...
Moments of Connection
Cutting Cookies With Chainsaws
Learning how to safely use powerful equipment inspires a student leader
Moments of Connection
Bioblitz: Hunting for Knowledge in the Gardens
Students participate in a BioBlitz to learn about plants, bugs, and animals