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Summer Fun Fridays: Inside Cornell Botanic Gardens
WENY News — July 21, 2023 The Cornell Botanic Gardens was featured for our abundance of flowers, pollinators, birds, and beautiful natural scenery.
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Don Rakow Retires after 38 Years of Service to Public Gardens
American Public Gardens Association— July 5, 2023 Don Rakow, former executive director of the Cornell Botanic Gardens, is honored for his extensive impact on the field of public gardening.
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CCE plans educational programs
Eagle News Online — June 9, 2023 Natural Areas Horticulturalist Krissy Boys will present on natural shorescaping, planting strategies, and natural shoreline management.
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NY firefighters helping battle wildfires in Canada
Fox 5 New York — June 8, 2023 Todd Bittner, Director of Natural Areas, is interviewed about wildfire causes and prevention.
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How Cornell protects its ash trees from the emerald ash borer
The Ithaca Voice — June 1, 2023 Cornell Botanic Gardens aids in the effort to protect and conserve Cornell’s treasured ash trees.
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New York on a Budget: Free and Low Cost Things to Do in the Finger Lakes
I Love New York — May 26, 2023 Cornell Botanic Gardens is highlighted as a “must-visit destination for nature lovers and garden enthusiasts.”
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Arborjet | Ecologel To Visit Cornell University To Treat Historic Ash Trees
Turf Magazine — May 26, 2023 Cornell Botanic Gardens work alongside Arborjet | Ecologel and university staff to treat historic ash trees as part of the Saving America’s Iconic Trees project.
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14 Things To Do In Finger Lakes: Complete Guide To New York’s Scenic Region
The Travel — May 23, 2023 Cornell Botanic Gardens is featured as one of the best places to visit in the Finger Lakes.
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Collaboration Brings Healing, Honoring Garden to Akwe:Kon
Morning Ag Clips — May 18, 2023 Our Learning by Leading team and Indigenous students from the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program bring a medicinal garden to life.