Tour Overview
Explore sustainability in practice across the Cornell University campus
Launched in 2017, the Sustainable Landscapes Trail highlights the sustainable design and ecosystems services of green infrastructure across the campus. Our campus is being built and designed to protect and advance a diverse, thriving, and beneficial set of natural systems. The trail features open spaces, natural areas, and landscapes with unique sustainability features.
Starting Point: Libe slope
Terrain: A few short, moderate inclines; flat
Surface: Paved sidewalks, crushed stone, stone walkways
Stops
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Stop 1: Native Lawn
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Stop 2: Biodiversity in Natural Areas
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Stop 3: Deer Impact Research
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Stop 4: Nevin Center Green Roof
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Stop 5: Botanic Gardens Bioswale
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Stop 6: Climate Change Garden
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Stop 7: Botanic Gardens IPM Program
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Stop 8: Oaks in CU Soil
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Stop 9: Rice Bowls Bioswale
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Stop 10: Green Roof and Rain Garden
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Stop 11: Bioswale
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Stop 12: Trees in Structural Soil
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Stop 13: Mann Library Green Roof
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Stop 14: Mann Library
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Stop 15: Bioretention Basins
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Stop 16: Libe Slope Low Mow Turf
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