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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.
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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...
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Path of Persistence: Conserving the American Globeflower
See how Cornell Botanic Gardens conserves a rare blooming herb over the course of a year, implemented with care by botanists, naturalists, volunteers, and Cornell students.
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Guided Mindfulness Meditation with Let's Meditate at the Cornell Botanic Gardens at Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center
All are welcome to join this free, guided meditation session, led by Travis Winter, LCSW, in partnership with Cornell Botanic Gardens and the Nature Rx Initative. This meditation focuses on nature and...
Cultural Connection
Narcissus: A global symbol of spring, renewal, and resilience
Video by Jay Potter Cultures around the world welcome spring with daffodils. They are blooming now at Cornell Botanic Gardens, where yellow dominates the color palette from almost 100,000 daffodils...
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The F.R. Newman Arboretum opens April 11
Another sign of spring: The Arboretum gates will open from dawn to dusk, welcoming vehicle traffic, beginning on April 11, 2025.