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Moments of Connection
Fostering Education Through Genuine Connection
When my grandfather was diagnosed with brain cancer, I witnessed how the absence of clear medical communication made my family confused and even pessimistic. This experience has given me a passion for...
Moments of Connection
Buzzing and Blooming: LxL's New Cut Flower Garden
One of the first big projects that I was a part of was the work for the new Learning by Leading cut flower garden. The previous Horticulture Enterprise co-leaders had passed down this project before...
Moments of Connection
Ornamental No More: Digging Up Swallow-wort
I have always loved standing in a forest, listening to the wind rustle leaves while plants reach up towards the sun. Learning the names of trees and their history has deepened that beauty for me. And...
Moments of Connection
Bouncing through Bogs
"Not only was I able to see peat moss in its natural habitat, I experienced the closest thing to walking on a cloud."
Moments of Connection
Bugging Me in the Best Way
"I have never thought of myself as a bug-lover, but my experience in the Learning by Leading program made me realize that bugs are actually very interesting creatures."
Moments of Connection
Plants and People: A Lesson from Spicebush
Learning about spicebush expanded the way I think about native plants and the role they play in sustainable landscapes.
Moments of Connection
Reaching New Heights
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from the professionals at Cornell Botanic Gardens and to explore my career path with such guidance."
Moments of Connection
The 4-H Thread
As part of the youth education team’s summer, we planned and executed a number of different programs, from kindergartners learning about trees to middle schoolers learning about stream monitoring. A...
Moments of Connection
Chocolatada: the Garden’s Sweetest Cultural Journey
Chocolate brings people together to learn, taste and travel through time.