The Cornell Fund for Cornell Botanic Gardens makes it possible for Cornell Botanic Gardens to inspire people to understand, appreciate, and care for plants and the cultures and communities they sustain.

Your support brings the Gardens to life in countless ways. Thanks to our generous supporters, we are able to:

• Connect people with plants through events, tours, workshops, lectures, webinars, and other opportunities to learn, explore, and discover the essential role plants play in our lives.
• Invest in the next generation by supporting Cornell students through summer internships and the [Learning by Leading program](/node/87780).
• Care for more than 3,700 acres of cultivated gardens and natural lands on campus and throughout the greater Ithaca area.
• Support the people who make the Gardens thrive by hiring and retaining our dedicated team of expert gardeners, land stewards, and educators.
• Protect plant diversity by conserving rare and native plants that are vital to healthy, resilient ecosystems.
• Keep the Gardens open and accessible with free admission to all cultivated gardens and natural areas.

Whether you are making your first gift to Cornell Botanic Gardens or have been supporting our work for decades, your generosity ensures that these extraordinary places—and the knowledge, inspiration, and connections they foster—continue to flourish.

Thank you for helping the Gardens grow.