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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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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.
Event
Plants and Lore of the Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice marks the day when the sun begins its return and the certainty […]
News
The Wonder and Promise of Winter
Against the backdrop of uncertainly, struggle, and awakening, connecting to the natural world in person […]
Garden
Surprising color, welcome tranquility
The Mullestein Winter Garden breathes life into the cold months, with an array of colorful, eye-catching plants.