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Cornell’s Steminist Movement Inspires Local Middle School Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Cornell Daily Sun—November 12, 2023 Cornell’s chapter of The Steminist Movement led middle schoolers around the Cornell Botanic Gardens to discuss sustainability and agriculture.
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Peep These Leaves
Ithaca Times — September 14, 2023 Daniel Weitoish, our lead arborist, shares the science behind the color of fall leaves.
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Managing invasive species: Woolly adelgids and the Hemlock Initiative
Tompkins Weekly — September 13, 2023 Cornell Botanic Gardens is featured for our efforts to combat the invasive hemlock wooly adelgid and conserve our local forests.
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Akwe:kon Garden Hopes to Heal and Honor Indigenous Students
Cornell Daily Sun — August 31, 2023 A new garden developed in collaboration with Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Learning by Leading program, offers Indigenous students a place for healing and belonging.
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How to properly maintain your garden when heat rises
News 8 WROC — July 27, 2023 Director of Horticulture Emily Detrick shares the secrets for caring for plants in hot weather.
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Wilt no more: Local horticulture expert shares tips on proper watering amid scorching heat
CNY Central — July 26, 2023 Director of Horticulture Emily Detrick explains how to best care for your garden as temperatures rise.
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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.