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Moments of Connection
Ladybug Learning Creates Community
Sparking curiosity in local kids about ladybugs and plants
Cultural Connection
How flowers express our tender emotions
Whether it is their lustrous colors, delicate beauty, or ability to create new life in a seed, flowers have acquired symbolic meanings in many cultures throughout history.
Garden
Robison Herb Garden Stuns in Summer
This iconic garden shows off in the hottest months on the Cornell campus and brought its charms to the International Horticultural Exhibition in Chengdu, China.
Garden
Cornell in Chengdu: 7.6 million experience iconic campus herb garden
A full-scale replica of the Robison Herb Garden was created for the International Horticultural Exhibition in Chengdu, China.
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Meet a Climate Friendly Lawn
Cornell Botanic Gardens experts developed a sustainable alternative to the conventional turf-grass lawn. The lawn, consisting primarily of native species, reduces carbon emissions from mowing, is...
In the News
This upstate New York town is a showstopper for scenery
Cornell Botanic Gardens' Cascadilla Gorge trail and cultivated gardens contribute to CNN's ranking of Ithaca, New York, as the #1 town to visit in 2025.
Update
A Double Dose of Calm
We created coloring pages of plants in our collections downloadable and ready to bring you calm and enjoyment.
Cultural Connection
Strawberry: Leader of the Fruits
Learn more about woodland strawberry and where it can be found at Cornell Botanic Gardens and hear a speaker of the native Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁ language talk about its significance.
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Medicinal Garden grows from Onondaga collaboration
View this presentation from the students and staff who collaborated with the Onondaga Nation School to hear first hand how ideas were transformed into a culturally significant garden space. A year...