Latest Videos
Learn about Jack Elliot's sculpture "Victus acernis" outside of our Welcome Center
Click on the interview with Jack Elliot below:
Victus Acernis by Jack Elliot from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
Summer Fun with our student interns and teen apprenticeship program (PEEPS)
Cornell students and local high school students had lots of new opportunities this summer working alongside Plantations staff. See some of the fun they had in this two-minute slideshow.
Summer PEEPS & Interns from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
What's been happening in the Climate Change Garden?
Intern Emily Rodekohr '15 highlights some of the effects warmer temperatures have had on plants in our climate change garden in this two-minute video.
Climate Change Garden with Emily Rodekohr '15 from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
Saying goodbye to an old friend
Lead arborist Lee Dean explains why we need to remove the treasured big leaf magnolia.
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend... from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
Spring at Cornell Plantations
If you haven’t been able to visit Cornell Plantations this spring, view this short video to see some of the highlights of this special season here.
Thank you Mary for 36 years of hard work and dedication!
After 36 years of leading Cornell Plantations through many transformations and new garden additions, she retired on April 30th. View this short interview to see what she has to say on her last day.
30 Questions with Mary from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
Meet Christopher Dunn, our new director:
Christopher Dunn began his first day as Plantations' E. N. Wilds Director on April 1st (no fooling!). View this brief video to learn a little about him and his thoughts on his first day.
Tips on starting your plants from seed
Now is the time to get a jumps start on your garden! View this two-minute video for tips on starting plants from seed with Greenhouse Manager Missy Bidwell.
Cornell Plantations is...
Cornell Plantations is many things to many people. What does Cornell Plantations mean to Cornell faculty, staff and students and Ithaca community members? Click here to view several short videos and find out.
Fall Tree Planting
Fall is an ideal time to add new trees and plants to your landscape. View this short video to get advice from Lead Arborist Lee Dean on best practices for fall tree planting.
Harvesting Fall Herbs
Pam Shade, Manager of the Robinson York Herb Garden, demonstrates how to harvest and dry French Tarragon.
How Cornell Students are using the natural world to create works of art
Cornell Plantations serves as a place for research & inspiration across multiple studies at Cornell University, which result in amazing collaborations. In this video created by Todd Bittner, Director of Natural Areas at Cornell Plantations, Professor Greg Page discuses how his students at Cornell are using the natural world to create works of art.
Amend your soil for better drainage
Whether you are growing herbs in pots or in your garden bed, many of the plants we like to grow are native to the Mediterranean Region and prefer soil that is well drained.View this two-minute video of Sarah uses the display to show how you can easily amend your soil for better drainage.
View gardener Josh Whitney's appearance on the Syracuse morning show "Bridge Street."
Staff gardener Josh Whitney appeared on WSYR's weekly morning show "Bridge Street." He provided "The Plant 411" and offered tips on summer plant care. Click here to watch this four minute interview.
A chorus of Spring Peepers
Ringwood Ponds Natural Area is home to a rich diversity of amphibians. Watch this two-minute video and learn more.
Pruning trees and shrubs in winter
Lee Dean, Plantations’ lead arborist offers his experience and expertise on pruning trees. Click here to learn some basic tips in a short video, along with links to his favorite resources.