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
Beginner Bird Walk
Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 9:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and... Read more »
Family Story Time
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... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Merlin User Testing
Join the Merlin team to test a new version of Merlin! You do not need to be an expert birder to participate - we're looking for people eager to help... Read more »
Family Story Time
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... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Spring Recess Family Story Time & Nature Walk
Join us Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM for a special hummingbird and flower themed Family Story Time followed by a family nature outing searching for signs of spring on... Read more »
Family Story Time
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... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Little Sits at Sapsucker Woods
Join us on Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 from 9:30 - 11:00 AM for a stationary birding event on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. This outing is open to all.... Read more »
Merlin User Testing
Join the Merlin team to test a new version of Merlin! You do not need to be an expert birder to participate – we’re looking for people eager to help... Read more »
Family Story Time
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... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Twilight Amphibian Adventure
Listen to an evening amphibian chorus and explore the vernal pools and the forest floor of Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Sapsucker Woods in search of frogs and salamanders. Led by... Read more »
Beginner Bird Walk
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... Read more »
Family Story Time
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.
Beginner Bird Walk
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 
Andy Goldsworthy Cairn 
Fall Trails by Tim Gallagher
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Sasha Cahill / Macaulay Library