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Carolyn Finney: 2020 Vision, A Black Walden Pond & Other Musings
Dr. Finney explores the complexities and contradictions of American history as it relates to green space and race.
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Verdant Views: Growing Vegetables and Connections
Partnerships take root in the Pounder Vegetable Garden, which features sustainable practices you can try in your own back yard.
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Verdant Views: A Biocultural Conversation
Director Christopher Dunn discusses why biocultural diversity is important and how we are embracing the concept.
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Verdant Views: Growing in Gardens—A Personal Odyssey
Staff horticulturist Mitja Stragapede shares his personal odyssey with gardens and their transformative power.
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Words Before All Else
Learn more about the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ people by watching and listening to Steve Henhawk, a Cayuga speaker and historian.
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Verdant Views: Flavorful Herbs of Central and South America
Garden Curator Pam Shade explores some familiar and not-so-familiar herbs that flavor food and beverages.
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Native Plants in New York: Two Virtual Field Trips
This special virtual event features two presentations on native plants by our experts Krissy Boys and F. Robert Wesley.
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A “Walk” in the Garden: A Virtual Visit for the LGBTQ+ Community
Unwind and experience nature virtually, and learn more about Cornell Botanic Gardens in this pre-recorded webinar for LGBTQ+ community.
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Connecting Plants and People
Join our Director for a virtual tour of our gardens, natural areas, and some ways we carry out our mission.