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Verdant Views: Global Climate Stories, 2021

In honor of Earth Day 2021, this special edition of Verdant Views featured Fellows in […]

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Breathe in Spring at Cornell Botanic Gardens

Spring is showing off its blooms in Cornell Botanic Gardens’ arboretum, gardens, and natural areas.

Cultural Connection

Daffodils abound at Cornell Botanic Gardens

Yellow dominates the color palette throughout our gardens from nearly 100,000 daffodils blooming now.

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The Arboretum and Cascadilla Gorge are now open

The gates are now open from dawn to dusk.

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Verdant Views: Trees and the Changing Climate

A discussion of how climate change is affecting trees in the northeastern U.S. and how Cornell Botanic Gardens is responding.

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Carolyn Finney: 2020 Vision, A Black Walden Pond & Other Musings

Dr. Finney explores the complexities and contradictions of American history as it relates to green space and race.

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Verdant Views: Growing Vegetables and Connections

Partnerships take root in the Pounder Vegetable Garden, which features sustainable practices you can try in your own back yard.

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Verdant Views: A Biocultural Conversation

Director Christopher Dunn discusses why biocultural diversity is important and how we are embracing the concept.

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Plants and Lore of the Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice marks the day when the sun begins its return and the certainty […]