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Visit us on May 12 to celebrate National Public Gardens Day

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1 year 44 weeks ago
Visit Cornell Botanic Gardens and celebrate National Public Gardens Day—a nationwide event honoring public gardens across North America. Take a tour, visit with one of our Garden Guides (roaming the gardens from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), or explore the gardens, arboretum, and nearby natural areas on your own. Self-guided tours are available using your cell phone.

Guided tour schedule:
    •    Wildflower Garden Tour, 10:00 a.m; Meet at the Mundy Wildflower Garden off Caldwell Dr.
    •    Mindful Botany Walk, 12:00 p.m; Meet at the Nevin Welcome Center.
    •    Garden Highlights Tour, 2:00 p.m; Meet at the Nevin Welcome Center.

Garden Party at the Garden Gift Shop:

From 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., you will receive 25% off your total purchase and all purchases of $25 or more will receive our new Cornell Botanic Gardens tote bag.

From 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., we will offer complimentary lemonade, iced tea and cookies and a "Plant a Succulent" activity: Purchase a mug and a succulent to plant for yourself or as a gift!