Lansing - Grow Your Own Way
Description
For four days in July, we will consider what it means to be a human in a world where plants are essential for survival. Throughout various beautiful sites in gardens and natural areas, participants will explore the role of science, art, and play in connecting to the natural world, creating and using real data to find answers. Students from Cornell University will be designing and leading programming that combines science, art, and nature at the Botanical Gardens. This is an awesome opportunity to build connections with Cornell and learn about our important role in our environment!

Please note that each day we will meet at a different location.
July 28 Nevin Welcome Center - 124 Comstock Knoll Dr, Ithaca
July 29 Newman Arboretum -1 Plantations Rd, Ithaca (Please meet by the goldfish ponds)
July 30 Park Park - We will meet at Park Park, which is near the Flat Rock area not far from the Arboretum.
link here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jeEwhmE5qD6Hv7Mh8
July 31: Back to the Nevin Welcome Center

We work hard to make our programs equitable to all youth. To aid in this effort and the limitations of our database we ask that you please add your youth to the waitlist for this program. You will then be notified prior to the first day of program which programs(s) your youth is in.

If you have any questions please reach out to Athena Steinkraus, Rural Youth Services Assistant Coordinator, ahs38@cornell.edu.
Location:
Rural Youth Services (RYS)
Dates:
7/28/2026 9:00 AM - 7/31/2026 4:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 5th - 8th
Cost:
$0.00
Availability:
Registration will begin on 4/28/2026.