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Natural Area

Walk Through Wetlands

View a birds-eye view of Purvis Road Wetlands, natural area best experienced from the Dryden Rail Trail.

Garden

A Hardworking Garden

This garden is one of the most ecologically valuable, biodiverse, and aesthetically pleasing bioswale gardens on campus and perhaps in North America.

Tour

Take your friends, and take your time

Inspired by the universally loved “161 Things Every Cornellian Should Do” list, two summer interns […]

News

Centered by Nature

Center yourself in the outdoor beauty of Cornell in this one-minute video.

Garden

Pickling for a better world

An old-fashioned craft offers a modern solution for reducing climate impact—pickling. In this video, Bobbie […]

Cultural Connection

Hydrangeas: Stars of late summer

While undeniably beautiful, the symbolic meaning of hydrangea varies considerably among different cultures.

Video

A “Walk” in the Garden: A Virtual Visit for the LGBTQ+ Community

Unwind and experience nature virtually, and learn more about Cornell Botanic Gardens in this pre-recorded webinar for LGBTQ+ community.

Natural Area

The Wonder of Native Pollinator Plants

View this short video with Krissy Boys, native plant specialist, to learn about beautiful native plants and how they nurture pollinator insects and wildlife.

Garden

Step into the shade

Sonja Skelly, director of education and communications, shares her love of the Groundcover Collection, and introduces some of her favorite plants within it.