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Organized by Cornell University Library in collaboration with Cornell Botanic Gardens, Keeping Common Birds Common features unforgettable portraits of birds by wildlife photographer Marie Read, taken in biodiverse habitats maintained by the Gardens. This exhibit shows how managed landscapes that integrate principles of habitat conservation and native plant gardening have a key role to play in protecting and nurturing the beautiful birds that visit our backyards, neighborhoods, parks, fields, and forests, with the hopes of keeping these common birds common forever. Keeping Common Birds Common is concurrent with related exhibits at Mann Library: Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction...

The world has lost, or is on the brink of losing, many remarkable bird species. Meanwhile, many once-numerous bird populations are rapidly shrinking. In North America alone, research led by Cornell scientists has shown that the continent’s total number of birds has declined by an estimated 2.9 billion adults over just a few decades, reflecting widespread pressures such as habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and invasive species. A collaboration among Cornell University Library, the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Cornell Museum of Vertebrates, the exhibit Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction spotlights...

Join guides from Cornell Botanic Gardens and Cornell Lab of Ornithology for combined bird and plant walks this season. We’ll alternate between tours of Sapsucker Woods and the F.R. Newman Arboretum in search of birds and to learn about trees and other plants that provide biodiverse habitat. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for each individual tour date. Fee: $14 general admission per tour; Free for Cornell Botanic Gardens Access Pass holders. Sapsucker Woods walks meet in the portico outside the Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center (159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.). Click HERE...

Join staff members from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for a special Family Story Time featuring readings that celebrate love, nature, and pride. There will also be a fun pride-themed craft to enjoy. Books and crafts are preschool age-appropriate, but all ages are welcome. This FREE event is open to all and does not require registration. Meet in the Visitor Center. Rainbow-bearded Thornbill by Alexander Montero / Macaulay Library...

All are welcome to join this free, guided meditation session, led by Kevin Moss & Travis Winter, LCSW, in partnership with Cornell Botanic Gardens and the Nature Rx Initative. This meditation focuses on nature and is a chance for reflection and renewal at the end of the week. Sessions will take place at the Summerhouse at the Cornell Botanic Gardens, located behind the Nevin Welcome Center. Let’s Meditate is a free, guided mindfulness meditation series, sponsored by Cornell Health in collaboration with numerous campus partners. Learn more at health.cornell.edu/meditate. To learn more about nature and wellbeing through the Nature Rx...

Organized by Cornell University Library in collaboration with Cornell Botanic Gardens, Keeping Common Birds Common features unforgettable portraits of birds by wildlife photographer Marie Read, taken in biodiverse habitats maintained by the Gardens. This exhibit shows how managed landscapes that integrate principles of habitat conservation and native plant gardening have a key role to play in protecting and nurturing the beautiful birds that visit our backyards, neighborhoods, parks, fields, and forests, with the hopes of keeping these common birds common forever. Keeping Common Birds Common is concurrent with related exhibits at Mann Library: Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 10 am, June 13 through October 11. 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. Tours are offered rain or shine but may be cancelled in the event of severe or hazardous...

Organized by Cornell University Library in collaboration with Cornell Botanic Gardens, Keeping Common Birds Common features unforgettable portraits of birds by wildlife photographer Marie Read, taken in biodiverse habitats maintained by the Gardens. This exhibit shows how managed landscapes that integrate principles of habitat conservation and native plant gardening have a key role to play in protecting and nurturing the beautiful birds that visit our backyards, neighborhoods, parks, fields, and forests, with the hopes of keeping these common birds common forever. Keeping Common Birds Common is concurrent with related exhibits at Mann Library: Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction...

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 10 am, June 13 through October 11. 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. Tours are offered rain or shine but may be cancelled in the event of severe or hazardous...

Explore the vibrant living tapestry along the edges of Houston and Grossman ponds, located in the heart of the F. R. Newman Arboretum! From the cool green canopy of Maple, Birch and Oak to the bustling world of the pond ecosystem, come enjoy this botanical masterpiece. Learn how the colorful Koi came to be here (reminders of the delicate relationship between people and nature), watch for Great Blue Herons, and admire swaths of native wildflowers. Whether you're a birdwatcher, a plant lover, or just need a breath of fresh air, there’s a surprise around every bend—from sun-bathing turtles to the...