Gardens
Plantations is an extended living museum with a mature botanical garden and arboretum that help make Cornell one of the most beautiful campuses anywhere.
Botanical Garden
Tucked into the Northeast corner of Cornell’s campus, our botanical garden includes spaces for ornamental and practical herbs, heritage vegetables, rhododendrons, perennials, ornamental grasses, a bioswale garden, groundcovers, conifers, containers, and plants with winter interest. Read more
F.R. Newman Arboretum
Collections of maples, oaks, crabapples, conifers, dogwoods, urban trees, nut trees, and others thrive in this beautiful 100-acre arboretum. Gardens here include a flowering shrub collection, streamside gardens, and overlooks providing breathtaking views of this rolling terrain. Read more
Find a Plant or Memorial
Find the location of a plant, living tribute, memorial plaque or bench in our gardens and arboretum. Read more
Take it outside: Explore gardens and natural areas on campus and beyond
Looking for maps for a variety of hiking and running routes around campus along with safe places to swim nearby? Read more
Special Use Policy and Request Form
If you would like to collect plants, conduct other research or are interested in installing art, please submit a Special Use Request Form. Read more