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Garden

Surprising color, welcome tranquility

The Mullestein Winter Garden breathes life into the cold months, with an array of colorful, eye-catching plants.

Video

Earth Sleeps in Winter

Spend a minute within the winter landscape at Cornell Botanic Gardens in this video slide show.

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Conservation Titans Leave Legacy of Hope

Conservation scientists Tom Lovejoy and E.O. Wilson profoundly advanced our understanding of biological diversity and its critical role in ecosystem health.

Video

Students learn, grow, and lead

Video: Cornell students engage in active learning with Cornell Botanic Gardens.

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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.

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F.R. Newman Arboretum: Winter Closing to Protect Trees

The F.R. Newman Arboretum is closed to vehicular traffic for the winter months. Learn why and other places you can park.

Event

Plants and Stories of the Winter Solstice

Video: Jay Potter The Winter Solstice marks the day when the sun begins its return […]

Video

Fluttering Phrases Speak of Gratitude

View visitors’ reflections on how plants enrich our lives in this short video.

Blog

Gavin’s Story!

Gavin Ratliff, a current senior studying landscape architecture, tells us how the design of the Cornell Botanic Gardens and his own passions work together to create enriching experiences.