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When is the Visitor Center open?<\/span><\/a>
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The Visitor Center and Wild Birds Unlimited Store are open Tuesday\u2013Sunday 10AM to 4PM. Closed Monday.

Holiday Hours: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Closed Christmas\u2013New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trails are open from dawn to dusk. No dogs or bicycles please. Download the trail map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What birds are being seen at Sapsucker Woods?<\/span><\/a>
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eBird provides the most comprehensive way to view recent sightings. Check out the Sapsucker Woods hotspot<\/a> for up-to-the-minute updates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is there for children to do?<\/span><\/a>
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Our new exhibits offer plenty of family-friendly and interactive features! Please reference our pages on What to Do Indoors<\/a>, What to Do Outdoors<\/a> and Guides and Activities for Your Visit<\/a>. Printed booklets of the Youth Guide to Sapsucker Woods<\/em> are available at the Front Desk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where do I park?<\/span><\/a>
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Free day parking is located in the visitor lot closest to the Visitor Center entrance. If you are driving an RV please use the third lot, closest to the airport.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Can I take public transit to the Lab?<\/span><\/a>
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Yes\u2014visitors can take the TCAT bus service. Cornell staff and students can take the TCAT or the Lab’s campus shuttle. Here’s full information about both options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Are your building, trails, and programs accessible?<\/span><\/a>
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The Visitor Center<\/strong> is a fully accessible building and there are two wheelchairs available near the front door. The trails<\/strong> are mulched with exposed roots and boardwalks. If you need accommodations to participate in a program or event<\/strong>, please contact Lisa Kopp<\/a>. Visit our Accessibility<\/a> page for a comprehensive list of features.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Does the Lab have outdoor restrooms?<\/span><\/a>
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Yes, there is an accessible porta potty in the Visitor Center parking lot. There are indoor facilities available when the Visitor Center is open Tuesday\u2013Sunday 10AM to 4PM.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is the best trail to take?<\/span><\/a>
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Sapsucker Woods offers more than 5 miles of beautiful trails through forests, fields, and wetlands. A visitor favorite is the Wilson Trail, a 0.75-mile loop around Sapsucker Woods Pond. See our map<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Can I bring my dog on the trails?<\/span><\/a>
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In order to provide a safe habitat for wildlife, most dogs are not permitted on the trails. Service animals are welcome on the trails. Find dog-friendly trails in the Ithaca area<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you have live birds?<\/span><\/a>
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Wild birds abound at Sapsucker Woods, but there are no captive birds at the Cornell Lab. Wild birds are visible from the Visitor Center in the bird-feeding garden and across the pond. The Visitor Center also features additional information and activities highlighting their behavior and biology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How far are you from campus?<\/span><\/a>
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The Lab of Ornithology is just 4 miles from the Cornell University campus. During the academic year, the Lab provides a weekday campus shuttle for Cornell staff and students. Visitors can take the TCAT bus. Here’s full information for both options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where should we stay when visiting the Lab?<\/span><\/a>
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The following hotels offer special reduced rates for Lab visitors. Rates are based on availability and subject to change. Free shuttle service is available to and from the Cornell Lab. Please contact the hotel for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n