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Cultural Connection
Sassafras: Native gem of North America
Sassafras is a North American tree steeped in Indigenous culture throughout its range within deciduous woodlands of the northeast and southeast United States.
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Secret Rooms in a Garden Home
Find tranquility and inspiration in one of Cornell Botanic Gardens’ best-kept secrets: the Zucker Shrub Collection.
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Verdant Views: Written in Petals
A discussion of an online exhibit, which provides a tour of the Language of Flowers as a cultural phenomenon that flourished during the Victorian era.
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Soar above the herb and flower gardens
Soar over two of the most beautiful outdoor spaces at Cornell University—the Robison York State Herb Garden and Young Flower Garden.
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Treasured Waterfalls
Refresh your spirit while gently soaring over the majestic waterfalls on the Cornell University campus. […]
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Verdant Views: Global Climate Stories, 2022
In honor of Earth Day 2022, international students at Cornell share stories of the challenges they face in their home countries.
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May Magic and Majesty
Soar gently above Comstock Knoll and enjoy over 150 types of rhododendrons and azaleas blooming.
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2021 Annual Report
Explore our actions in 2021 to create a world of beauty, diversity, and hope.
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Meditation with Spring Blooms
Step away for a few meditative moments, where spring’s profusion of daffodils and tulips signal rebirth of the natural world.