Events
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
Virtual programs include free webinars and family programs and expert-led paid workshops. Check the events calendar for a schedule and details. View our video archive of past programs.
Guided Tours
Tours are typically offered from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please check the event calendar to see if a tour is available during your visit.
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates; and explore the various departments and sciences we study at the Lab.
Beginner Bird Walks
Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8:30–10 a.m. Led by members of the Cayuga Bird Club, we’ll walk the trails at Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather!
Exploration Stations
Exploration Stations are offered on most Saturday mornings from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Please check the event calendar to see if an Exploration Station is happening during your visit.
Investigate different topics with the help of a friendly volunteer. You’ll find fun and learning for the whole family, featuring a mix of display items, hands-on activities, and ideas for bird-related pastimes at home. Topics include Bird ID, Feathers, Feeding Adaptations, Bird Diversity, and Bring Birds Back. It’s all free, and you can drop in for as long or as short as you like! Activities are appropriate for a wide range of ages. Adults should remain present with their children.
Seminar Series
Check events calendar for schedule and details. In our auditorium and live-streamed online.
The Lab has a long history of hosting interesting and engaging seminars. Speakers include Cornell Lab staff, book authors, and distinguished scientists from around the world. View our video archive of past seminars.
Family Story Time
Join us on the second Friday of the month from 10:30–11 a.m. in the Adelson Library for readings of bird-themed books from the library’s children’s collection. Ideal for kids ages 2–5 and their families. Adults should remain present with their children. Please check the event calendar to see if a Story Time is happening during your visit.
Plan Your Visit
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850 (map)
1-800-843-BIRD (2473)
1-607-254-2473
cornellbirds@cornell.edu
Hours: 10 a.m. –5 p.m.
Trails: Open daily, dawn to dusk. No dogs or bicycles please.
Admission: Free. Please make a reservation for groups of 10 or more.
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Events this month
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Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every 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... Read more »
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
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Visitor Center Closing 12-5pm
Visitor Center Closing 12-5pm
We apologize for the inconvenience. The Visitor Center will be closed from 12-5 p.m. for a special event.
1 event,
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
1 event,
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
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1 event,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every Saturday 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... Read more »
1 event,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every 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... Read more »
0 events,
1 event,
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
0 events,
1 event,
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
2 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
Join us for readings of bird-themed books from the library’s children’s collection. We’ll meet in the Visitor Center and then, if the weather allows, we'll go outside to enjoy stories... Read more »
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
2 events,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every Saturday 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... Read more »
Exploration Station
Exploration Station
Investigate different topics with the help of a friendly volunteer. You’ll find fun and learning for the whole family, featuring a mix of display items and hands-on activities.
1 event,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every 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... Read more »
1 event,
Webinar: Ask an Ornithologist – Mysteries of Migration
Webinar: Ask an Ornithologist – Mysteries of Migration
Have you ever wondered what triggers migration, how birds navigate, or what hazards they face? Join us on Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. ET for a Q&A with Dr. Kevin McGowan.
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2 events,
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
Webinar: Migratory Journeys Mapped – The Magic of eBird
Webinar: Migratory Journeys Mapped – The Magic of eBird
Join Team eBird on Sept. 15 at 12 p.m. ET and learn how to use Status and Trends maps to predict when a particular species is likely to show up near you during migration.
1 event,
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
2 events,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every Saturday 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... Read more »
Migration Celebration
Migration Celebration
Migration Celebration returns in-person! Spend the day at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Join us for guided bird walks, bird banding and natural history filmmaking workshops, exhibits, live birds of... Read more »
1 event,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every 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... Read more »
1 event,
Webinar: Miracles of Bird Migration – An Exploration with Birds of the World
Webinar: Miracles of Bird Migration – An Exploration with Birds of the World
Discover fascinating migration facts and meet some birds with truly remarkable migration stories during this webinar on Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. ET.
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Webinar: Migrations Great and Small – Whales and Plankton
Webinar: Migrations Great and Small – Whales and Plankton
During this webinar on Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. ET, we'll explore the “vertical migration” of plankton which are a key food for endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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Webinar: Practical Ways to Help Birds During Migration
Webinar: Practical Ways to Help Birds During Migration
Migration season is a precarious time for birds, but we can make their journeys easier through a variety of simple actions. Find out how on Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. ET.
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Virtual Storytime with “Ruby’s Birds”
Virtual Storytime with “Ruby’s Birds”
During this storytime on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. ET, we'll meet Ruby, a plucky young girl who with the help of a grown-up friend uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood including the birds that live there.
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
1 event,
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
2 events,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every Saturday 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... Read more »
Exploration Station
Exploration Station
Investigate different topics with the help of a friendly volunteer. You’ll find fun and learning for the whole family, featuring a mix of display items and hands-on activities.
2 events,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
Join us every 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... Read more »
Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
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Guided Tour
Guided Tour
Guided tours offer visitors an overview of the history of the Cornell Lab. Admire the exhibits and world-class art in the Visitor Center; view specimens from the Cornell University Museum of... Read more »
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