Cornell University

Take a stroll around the Cornell Botanic Gardens and take a trip around the world!  On this walking tour we’ll encounter eight plants from five continents.  Each plant - tree, shrub, or perennial - has significant cultural importance to the societies that grow and utilize them.  Some are highly cultivated, and others are harvested from the forest with thoughtful ceremony.  From simple sustenance to a striving for beauty, to connecting to one’s place in the divine, come learn how these plants have played a role in human civilization. Pre-registration required as space is limited. Walk will be held rain or shine. Fee:...

Join guides from the Botanic Gardens and the Lab of Ornithology for combined bird walk and plant walks this summer. We’ll alternate between tours of Sapsucker Woods and the F.R. Newman Arboretum in search of summer birds, and enjoy the trees and other plants we find along the way. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. June 20th @ Newman Arboretum July 18th @ Cornell Lab of Ornithology August 15th @ Newman Arboretum September 19th @ Cornell Lab of Ornithology Fee: Walks are $12 per person general admission, or FREE for Members of either the Lab or Botanic Gardens, Space is...

How did the trees we know and love today come to be? Join us for a walk through 380 million years of tree evolution, using representative trees in the F.R. Newman Arboretum to explore the major stages in the development of modern trees. Visit trees that have barely changed in over 200 million years and learn about what changes are happening right now. You will also gain insights into the importance of certain trees to various cultures. Walks will be held rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Fee...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., June 14 through October 12. Pre-registration is not required. Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. Visit the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Shady Groundcover Collection, tropical container display, and more. Each tour will be a unique experience, as we observe the gardens’ progression throughout the growing season. Fee: ...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., June 14 through October 12. Pre-registration is not required. Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. Visit the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Shady Groundcover Collection, tropical container display, and more. Each tour will be a unique experience, as we observe the gardens’ progression throughout the growing season. Fee: ...

Join Cornell Botanic Gardens staff to observe the beauty and drama of nature unfolding on monthly nature walks. While exploring various paths and gardens each month, we will practice mindfulness by dedicating our attention to the present moment and fully observing and appreciating the amazing plant transformations that take place throughout the year. Walks will be held rain or shine. Fee: Free; donations welcome. Pre-registration is not required. Instructors: Sarah Fiorello,...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., June 14 through October 12. Pre-registration is not required. Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. Visit the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Shady Groundcover Collection, tropical container display, and more. Each tour will be a unique experience, as we observe the gardens’ progression throughout the growing season. Fee: ...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., June 14 through October 12. Pre-registration is not required. Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. Visit the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Shady Groundcover Collection, tropical container display, and more. Each tour will be a unique experience, as we observe the gardens’ progression throughout the growing season. Fee: ...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., June 14 through October 12. Pre-registration is not required. Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. Visit the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Shady Groundcover Collection, tropical container display, and more. Each tour will be a unique experience, as we observe the gardens’ progression throughout the growing season. Fee: ...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., June 14 through October 12. Pre-registration is not required. Take a relaxing stroll with a Garden Guide through the gardens around the Nevin Welcome Center and discover the beauty and diversity of our cultivated plant collections. Visit the Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden, Bowers Rhododendron Collection, Shady Groundcover Collection, tropical container display, and more. Each tour will be a unique experience, as we observe the gardens’ progression throughout the growing season. Fee: ...