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Our Visitor Center is filled with science exhibits and artwork, nestled within a 230-acre sanctuary with 4 miles of trails for exploring.

The Cornell Lab in fall by Dimitri Ponirakis.

Visitor Center Hours

Open daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Trails open dawn to dusk
No dogs or bicycles, please

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Virtual Experiences

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Events

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Plan Your Visit

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

Enjoy our art and science exhibits; watch birds rain or shine; and explore 4 miles of trails through our 230-acre sanctuary.

What’s Happening Today at the Cornell Lab

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Upcoming Events

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Family Story Time - Jun 09

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY
Join us on the second Friday of the month from 10:30–11 a.m. We’ll meet at the entrance of the Visitor Center for readings of bird-themed books from the library’s children’s collection. Ideal for kids ages 2–5 and their families. Adults...

Beginner Bird Walk - Jun 10

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY
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...

Learn More Outdoors

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY
Located on the outdoor covered entrance to the Visitor Center and led by a volunteer docent, you’ll explore a theme of the day! Topics include Cornell Lab history, current research and programs, sound recording, Merlin Bird ID demonstrations, stationary birding,...

Beginner Bird Walk - Jun 11

Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY
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...

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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:

Visitor Center is accessible; wheelchairs are available for indoor use. Wheelchairs are not recommended on the nature trails.

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