Location: One Plantations Rd., Ithaca, NY
Cornell Plantations is the arboretum, botanical garden, and natural areas of Cornell University. Specialty gardens include herbs, heritage vegetables, rhododendrons, wildflowers, international crops, and more.
Types of Gardens/Collections:
Arboretum, Herb, Native Plant, Orchid, Perennial, Research
Hours:
Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Guided tours by appointment only.
Garden Gift Shop open weekdays 9am to 4pm; Saturdays and Sundays during the spring and summer from 11:15am to 4pm.
Admission/Membership/Dues:
Free admission.
Membership of $50 includes newsletter and semi-annual magazine, reduced fees for classes and special events, and 10% discount in gift shop.
Publications:
Cornell Plantations Path Guide ($14.95)
A Field Guide to Cornell's Off-Campus Natural Areas ($3.95)
A Field Guide to Cornell's On and Near Campus Natural Areas ($4.95)
Birds of Cornell Plantations ($3.95)