Programs
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers a variety of programs and events for visitors of all ages. Please see our events calendar (below) or call 1-800-843-BIRD for more information.
Virtual programs include free webinars and expert-led workshops. Check the events calendar for a schedule and details. View our video archive of past programs.
Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8:30–10 am (April–October) and 9:30–11 am (November–March). Led by members of the Cayuga Bird Club, we’ll explore the trails at Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather!
Check the events calendar for schedule and details.
Our public programs are hosted in-person and include nature outings, speakers, visiting artists, workshops, and more.
Fridays at 11:00 am. Come upstairs to the Adelson Library for readings of bird-themed books from the library’s children’s collection, songs, and crafts. Ideal for kids ages 2–5 and their families. Adults should remain present with their children.
Plan Your Visit
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850 (map)
1-800-843-BIRD (2473)
1-607-254-2473
ornithfrontdesk@cornell.edu
Visitor Center and Wild Birds Unlimited Store: Tuesday–Sunday 10AM to 4PM. Closed Monday.
Trails: Open daily, dawn to dusk. No dogs or bicycles please. Download the trail map.
Admission: Free
Programs This Month
Calendar of Events
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond, woods, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding... Read more »
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond, woods, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding... Read more »
Each year in the United States, an estimated 624 million birds die from window collisions—but we can help prevent these strikes. Join us for an engaging workshop where you'll learn practical solutions for bird-safe windows. Then, create replica birds using repurposed fabric with artist and Syracuse University professor Holly Greenberg as part of a crowdsourced,... Read more »
Each year in the United States, an estimated 624 million birds die from window collisions—but we can help prevent these strikes. Join us for an engaging workshop where you'll learn practical solutions for bird-safe windows. Then, create replica birds using repurposed fabric with artist and Syracuse University professor Holly Greenberg as part of a crowdsourced,... Read more »
Join us for family story time! We read books about birds and the natural world. Books are preschool age-appropriate, but all ages are welcome. Meet in Adelson Library, second floor of the Visitor Center.
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond, woods, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding... Read more »
Join guides from the Botanic Gardens and the Lab of Ornithology for combined bird walk and plant walks this summer. We’ll alternate between tours of Sapsucker Woods and the F.R. Newman Arboretum in search of summer birds, and enjoy the trees and other plants we find along the way. A limited number of binoculars are available... Read more »
Join us for family story time! We read books about birds and the natural world. Books are preschool age-appropriate, but all ages are welcome. Meet in Adelson Library, second floor of the Visitor Center.
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond, woods, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding... Read more »
Join us for family story time! We read books about birds and the natural world. Books are preschool age-appropriate, but all ages are welcome. Meet in Adelson Library, second floor of the Visitor Center.
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond, woods, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding... Read more »
Join us for family story time! We read books about birds and the natural world. Books are preschool age-appropriate, but all ages are welcome. Meet in Adelson Library, second floor of the Visitor Center.
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather.... Read more »
What to do
Bird Discovery Lab Eyes and Senses by Alexandra Bayer 
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Fall Trails by Tim Gallagher
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Sasha Cahill / Macaulay Library