Natural Areas
Cornell Plantations’ Natural Areas program stewards more than 3400 acres of preserves, from Fall Creek and Cascadilla gorges and Beebe Lake—the very icons of Cornell—to remote hilltops of old-growth forest and quiet wildflower-strewn fens that rarely see a human visitor.
Our Natural Areas
Explore our collection of nature preserves that represent the full range of ecological habitats found in the Finger Lakes Region for research and teaching at Cornell and beyond. Read more
Natural Areas Academy
Become a certified Natural Areas Steward, and then help manage Plantations natural areas and train others to do the same. Read more
Invasive Species Control
Protecting native plants from invasive plants and pests is a major focus of our Natural Areas program. Read more
Deer Management Program
Our preservation efforts include deer management to protect and sometimes restore our natural areas. Read more