Get the latest about the Gardens
See what we’ve been up to recently, as we advance our mission to connect plants and peoples. Join us for a class or program!
Video
The Wonder of Native Pollinator Plants
Krissy Boys, native plant specialist, talks about using native plants to nurture pollinator insects and wildlife.
Learn
Connecting with nature through mindfulness meditation
Enjoy the health benefits of time among pollinators and plants.
Video
Four ways to welcome native bees
Zaidee Powers Rosales, integrated pest management specialist at Cornell Botanic Gardens, shares the joys of native bees and four easy ways to make outdoor areas welcoming to them.
Cultural Connection
For the Love of Chocolate
Have you thought about when and why chocolate became part of Valentine’s Day traditions?
Video
Winter Wonder
Take a moment to contemplate the quiet beauty of the season in this one-minute video.
Update
Arboretum Seasonal Closing to Vehicles
The F.R. Newman Arboretum closes to vehicular traffic during the winter months for protection of tree collections and public safety.
Conservation
Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Cornell Botanic Gardens' Native Lawn
This episode of Verdant Views explores the journey behind Cornell Botanic Gardens’ native lawn project.
In the News
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.
Gardening
Tales of survival and celebration
Lessons learned from growing the plants of the “Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience” exhibit.