Visit Us

Our Visitor Center is closed until Spring 2024, but there’s still a lot to enjoy!

Check out our trails, events, and virtual programs.

The Cornell Lab in fall by Dimitri Ponirakis.

Plan Your Visit

Watch birds rain or shine; explore 5 miles of trails through our 425-acre sanctuary; and join an event.

Watch birds. Take a stroll. Listen to the woods.

Explore Our Trails

Over 5 miles of trails are open from dawn to dusk!
No dogs or bicycles.

Trail Map

What’s Happening Today
at the Cornell Lab

Recent Bird Sightings

Check eBird reports

Watch a live feed of birds in our feeder garden.

Upcoming Events

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Event Series Beginner Bird Walk

Beginner Bird Walk - Sep 23

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods as we look and listen for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted...

Event Series Beginner Bird Walk

Beginner Bird Walk - Sep 24

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods as we look and listen for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted...

Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird hovering in front of red bee balm flower

Birds and Blooms Guided Walk

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join guides from the Botanic Gardens and the Lab of Ornithology for combined bird walk and plant walks this summer.

$12.00
Event Series Learn More Outdoors

Learn More Outdoors - Sep 29

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY, United States
Explore our Merlin Bird ID app and participate in stationary birding with a volunteer Lab docent! Binoculars and a scope are provided. We’ll meet just off the main entrance of the Visitor Center, follow the signs along the boardwalk to...

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How to Get Here

Address:

Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850

1-800-843-BIRD (2473)
1-607-254-2473
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Public Transportation:

Bus: TCAT Route 31. Details.

Campus shuttle:

Free shuttle for Cornell staff and students runs 4 times daily between Cornell Lab and Cornell University, Mon–Fri, during the fall and spring semesters. Details.

Accessibility:

Accessible parking is available. Wheelchairs are not recommended on the nature trails.

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