Cornell Plantations
Cornell's natural areas are managed by the Cornell Plantations. The natural areas cover 3500 acres of biologically diverse land including bogs, fens, gorges, glens, meadows, and woodlands.
This land is obtained through gift and purchase and is protected for research, education and the enjoyment of visitors. The Cornell Plantations Natural Areas Internship has supported research on topics like Ground Beetle Diversity and Garlic Mustard Control. These projects and the continuing work of the Cornell Plantations allow us to learn more about these important lands so that they can be better maintained and preserved.
Some of the lands that are protected are on campus like Beebe Lake and the Mundy Wildflower preserve in the Fall Creek flood plain. Many of the other lands are off campus, like Snyder Hill, Warren Woods, and Brooktondale Meadow. The farthest away is Cayuga Marsh, 45 miles from Cornell at the north end of Cayuga Lake.
For more information, check out the web sites listed in the sidebar above or contact Todd Bittner at rtb52@cornell.edu.
