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"For horticulture students, it’s definitely a good classroom to learn on your own."

"I think one of the most important things we do here is promote interaction between people and plants, as well as teach people to respect that interaction."

"I see Cornell Plantations as having a quiet, yet growing presence on campus."

"Plantations serves as a set of outdoor classrooms that enhances the quality of instruction at Cornell."

"Cornell Plantations is a very exciting and dynamic organization that provides a multitude of opportunities for different groups of people to learn about the importance of plants in their lives, to have experiences that enrich their lives."

"Plantations has tremendous value as a connection between the university and people outside the university. "

"The community feels really attached to Plantations. They feel like it’s their backyard."

"Cornell Plantations is an outdoor museum that is very dynamic in nature because of the influences of the seasons, the weather, the plants themselves, the gardeners, the visitors, and the wildlife."

"Plantations is definitely a horticultural resource to the campus, to the community—one that we all can enjoy."

"Plantations is the open space of the university so it really is an asset on lots of levels—from just getting out and taking a walk, to learning about plants."