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Several of our natural areas are closed during firearm season, which runs November 16 - December 17, 2024
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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 […]
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.
Natural Area
Fall Creek’s Iconic Hemlock Gorge
Take a short tour of Fall Creek’s Hemlock Gorge, with gorge historian Dan McClure.