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News
Cornell Botanic Gardens brings new Cayuga language class to life
Class instructor Stephen Henhawk, Cayuga speaker and historian, discussed his class in this three-minute video.
Cultural Connection
Plant of the Winter Solstice: Holly
Holly legends abound. Learn about holly at our “Plants of the Winter Solstice” program on December 20 from 4-6pm.
News
Choosing the best Christmas Tree for your Home
Daniel Weitoish, staff arborist, shares ways to sustainably select and enjoy a tree for holiday decoration.
Update
F.R. Newman Arboretum: Winter Closing to Protect Trees
The F.R. Newman Arboretum closes to vehicular traffic during the winter months for protection of tree collections and public safety.
News
Ornithologist to speak on increasing diversity in conservation
Ornithologist J. Drew Lanham will talk about how conservation efforts benefit from racial diversity among those who advocate for conserving the natural world.
Exhibit
Unique Plants from UCLA’s Mathias Botanical Garden by Kathleen M. Rasmussen
Unique Plants from UCLA’s Mathias Botanical Garden by Kathleen M. Rasmussen on display at the Nevin Welcome Center.
Blog
Draw and Discover: A botanic art experience with artist Camille Doucet
Summer interns learn the art of botanical drawing and watercolor and form stronger connections to plants
Blog
A Botanist in China
Supporting planning for the Yellow & Bohai Sea World Heritage site in China is one of the ways in which Cornell Botanic Gardens is addressing global conservation issues.
Update
Cornell Botanic Gardens celebrates Mexica/Aztec connections to plants and foods, and the love of chocolate
Mexica/Aztec artist, storyteller, musician featured in O’Connor Lecture and entertains at the Chocolatada!