Lab Events

Planning a Visit

Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
1-800-843-BIRD (1-800-843-2473)
clo_events@cornell.edu

Request a reservation (for groups of 10 or more).

The Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary is open every day, dawn to dusk.

Visitor Center Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
Friday: 8:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:30 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Sunday: 11:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Hours may change due to special events. We are closed on some holidays.

Holiday Hours

Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and December 24-January 1. Open 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and the day after Thanksgiving. Open until 4:00 P.M. November 23.

Adelson Library Hours

Monday-Friday: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Where to Stay

Located just minutes away from the Cornell Lab, the Courtyard by Marriott offers Lab visitors special reduced rates. This rate is based on availability and subject to change. Free shuttle service is available to and from the Cornell Lab by appointment on the hour from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Please call 866-541-3600 and ask for the Lab of Ornithology visitors' rate, or visit the Courtyard by Marriott website.

Admission is free. We appreciate donations and member support to help with trail maintenance and local outreach programs.

All Events

Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Sunday, May 26, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Sunday, May 26, 2013 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Wildflower Walk in Sapsucker Woods

The walk will be led by an expert from Cornell Plantations. Look for flowers and birds! The walk will take place rain or shine. No registration required. Meet at the Cornell Lab Visitor Center. Free ...expand entry

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

How to Do Bird Conservation the UK Way: The Role of Science

Speaker: Dr. Mark Avery, former Conservation Director for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and wildlife blogger for The Independent newspaper

Dr. Mark Avery spent 25 years working for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in the UK–an organization with more than 1.1 million paying members. As Conservation Director for more than a decade, he led conservation actions: lobbying the UK government; carrying out species reintroductions; providing outreach to farmers; buying land for nature reserves. Dr. Avery will discuss how much of this success came down to science and how much to luck or politics.

The seminars are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and will close when room capacity is reached.
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Saturday, June 01, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Sunday, June 02, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Saturday, June 08, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Sunday, June 09, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Saturday, June 15, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Sunday, June 16, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Saturday, June 22, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Sunday, June 23, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Saturday, June 29, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

Sunday, June 30, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Join us for guided beginner bird walks in Sapsucker Woods. Walks last about 1.5 hours, and will take place weather permitting. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the observatory. There are some binoculars available to borrow. Please dress for the weather. Free ...expand entry

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