Exploring the Trees of the Arboretum

Event details Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Location: F. R. Newman Arboretum Type: Student Life Department: Cornell Botanic Gardens Contact: Kara Peet | knp34@cornell.edu | 607-254-3263 Registration: https://exploring_trees_arboretum.eventbrite.com About this event Is your knowledge of trees limited to the ones in your backyard? Join our tree tour to learn about the wide diversity of tree species in the F.R. Newman Arboretum and why this diversity is so important to humans. Learn how these trees connect to our local flora and the global world of trees, and how they are being threatened by pests, pathogens, and changing climate. You will also gain insights into the importance of certain trees to various cultures. Walks will be held rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Fee: $12 general admission; Free for Cornell Botanic Gardens Access Pass holders. Instructors: David Weinstein, Forest Ecologist and Senior Research Associate Emeritus from Cornell’s Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, and Christina Stark, Senior Extension Associate Emerita, Division of Nutritional Sciences. Location: Meet at the parking area next to Houston Pond and the Sculpture Garden, in the central part of the Arboretum. Click here for a Google map showing meeting location. Additional Dates: Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 to 10:30 am Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 to 10:30 am Please review our CANCELLATION POLICY. Official event details: https://events.cornell.edu/event/exploring-the-trees-of-the-arboretum-2026