Cornell University

Nature Rx

Holistic well-being through connection with nature

Wildflowers in the foreground overlooking Beebe Lake at Cornell, with the lake's serene waters and surrounding foliage creating a peaceful natural scene.

Upcoming Events

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Electronics Recycling Month 2026

March 4, 2026
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Cornell Recycle Center

Hosted by R5 Operations every Wednesday in March: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 Recycle your home and office electronic waste sustainably (and for free) by bringing items to the Cornell Recycle Center (251 Solidago Rd) between 8:00am-3:00pm on Wednesdays throughout March. Accepted: CDs, computers, TVs, cameras, VCR/DVD players, microwaves, phones, cables, remote controls, extension cords, power strips, printers, monitors, fax/answering machines, pagers, typewriters, stereo/tape/record/8 track tape players, light bulbs, batteries, and anything with a cord! NOT Accepted: Smoke detectors and refrigerated devices like air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, etc. Note: R5 reserves the right to not accept items that may pose a safety hazard and/or could...

Guided Mindfulness Meditation with the Let's Meditate Initiative at Cornell Botanic Gardens

March 6, 2026
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 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 is a chance for reflection and renewal at the end of the week. Sessions will take place at the Nevin Welcome Center in the Ten Eyck Room (2nd Floor). 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 Intiiative at Cornell, visit naturerx.cornell.edu....

Discovery Cart Days in the Gardens

March 7, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center

Visit Cornell Botanic Gardens and stop by our discovery cart inside the Nevin Welcome Center or around the gardens. Learning by Leading Youth Education team members will offer fun activities for everyone to learn about a variety of planty topics. Additional dates from 10 am - 12 noon: Saturday, February 7 Saturday, February 28 Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 21 Saturday, April 11 Saturday, April 25 Saturday, May 2 Fee: Free; Donations welcome Instructors: Learning by Leading Youth Education Team Location: Cornell Botanic Gardens, in or near the Nevin Welcome Center...

Spruce Up Your Conifer Knowledge

March 7, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center

Join us for a walk through our conifer collection and Winter Garden to learn the basics of conifer identification and their natural history. The tour will highlight plants native and non-native to the Ithaca area (including yew, metasequoia, fir, and larch), their unique features, and tips for their care in the home landscape. We’ll also look at some dwarf varieties in the Winter Garden. The walk will last approximately 90 minutes. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $12 general admission; Free for Cornell Botanic Gardens Access Pass holders. Location: Meet at the Nevin Welcome Center Instructors: Brandon Dunham and...

Computer & Equipment Donation Drop off

March 8, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Gates Hall G11

Event Details Looking to rehome working electronics? Donate computers & equipment through the Cornell Computer Reuse Association (CCRA). The CCRA meets Sundays from 1-3 PM in Gates Hall G11. To drop off your electronics at Gates Hall G11. Email ccra@cornell.edu with any questions. Things We Accept Desktops and laptops (from any brand) from ~2015 and onward (the newer the better)LCD monitors of any sizeMice, keyboards, hard drives, USB drives, cables (power, VGA, HDMI, etc.), speakers, headphones, etc.Other hardware such as scanners, printers, etc. Things We Do Not Accept Really old computers and equipment that is well past modern use. As a rule...

EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup: A University Fitness Challenge for Climate Action

March 10, 2026
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM

Join the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup! Compete for Cornell against 26 schools to log the most workout hours and remove the most carbon from our atmosphere! Track workouts (exercising (running, walking, cycling, swimming, gym workouts, rowing) on the Climate Games app from March 10 to April 22, Earth Day. Those workouts are then converted into an environmental currency which will be used to fund a coral restoration project, thus reducing the release of carbon into the atmosphere. The school that exercises the most in total over the six weeks of the competition wins the Cup!...

Women's Adventure Film Tour 2026

March 10, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Cornell Cinema

Be a part of the adventures at Cornell Cinema on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 PM. The show starts at 6 PM and ends at 9 PM. Tickets are FREE but must be reserved in advance. Between films, you'll hear awesome adventure stories from local storytellers and there will be an opportunity to win some outdoor gear during intermission. A Journey Through Bold New Voices and Groundbreaking Adventures The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe. This year’s program...

Knowledge Carriers in Conversation: Angela Ferguson with Táhila Moss

March 10, 2026
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center

This live webinar will feature a conversation between Angela Ferguson (Onondaga) and Táhila Moss (Yoeme, Jewish) as they discuss seed saving and the role that plants play as traditional healers. Offering guidance on how to cultivate good ways of living, being in balance, positive mental health, and relationship with ancestors, plants help bring forth this knowledge in reciprocal ways. Indigenous culture and the potency of plant tending for holistic nutritional benefits will be shared and celebrated. Angela Ferguson is a member of the Eel Clan from Onondaga Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. She is supervisor...

Knowledge Carriers Conversation: Angela Ferguson with Tahila Moss

March 10, 2026
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center

Geraldine Standup is a Kanien:keha'ka Elder (Mohawk), Bear Clan, and Traditional Healer. She is a first language speaker, and spent a large part of her life dedicated to bringing language and Indigenous education back to her community. In this live webinar featuring Tahila Moss (Yoeme, Jewish), we will learn how Geraldine connects with the living world in her Healing traditions – cedar, soil, water, sage, and fire. She will teach us about the importance of practicing gratitude, finding balance during times of transition, and understanding our place in the world. You can register to view the live webinar in person in...

Guided Mindfulness Meditation with the Let's Meditate Initiative at Cornell Botanic Gardens

March 13, 2026
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 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 is a chance for reflection and renewal at the end of the week. Sessions will take place at the Nevin Welcome Center in the Ten Eyck Room (2nd Floor). 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 Intiiative at Cornell, visit naturerx.cornell.edu....

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