From Garden to Pharmacy: An Ethnobotanical Walk Through Medicinal Plants

Event details Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center - 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Type: Student Life Department: Cornell Botanic Gardens Contact: Kara Peet | knp34@cornell.edu | 6072543263 Registration: https://GardenToPharmacy.eventbrite.com About this event Walk through our herb garden with Dr. Giulia Friso to learn about the inextricable link between plants and human health! This tour examines the vital bridge between traditional plant wisdom and modern medicine, exploring how botanical knowledge transforms into therapeutic agents and healing food. Walk through living examples including lavender, calendula, and chamomile while discovering how indigenous knowledge systems continue to shape healthcare. Experience how Cornell Botanical Gardens serves as both pharmacy and classroom, revealing the enduring connection between plants and human health across cultures and centuries. This tour will take place in our herb garden which is fully open to the elements (without tree cover). Please come prepared with sunscreen, a hat, extra water, and rain gear, too. Tours are offered rain or shine but may be cancelled in the event of severe or hazardous weather. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Register here: https://GardenToPharmacy.eventbrite.com Fee: $12 general admission; Free for Cornell Botanic Gardens Access Pass holders and Cornell Students Instructor:  Dr. Giulia Friso, PhD, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Faculty Fellow, School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Biology Section and Garden Guide Location:  Meet at the Nevin Welcome Center Please review our CANCELLATION POLICY. Official event details: https://events.cornell.edu/event/garden-to-pharmacy