Campus Nature
This gentle hillside meadow is within Newman Arboretum, and was carved by Fall Creek thousands of years ago. Because the meadow is mowed infrequently, it has a more diverse plant and animal habitat than you might expect in a grassland, allowing you to see many insects and birds. This is one of the Cornell Botanic Gardens on-campus natural areas.
Highlights
Enjoy meandering mown paths through fields of tall grasses and trees, alone, with a friend, or with your dog. Consider stopping at the bench under the large trees at the top of the trail near Slim Jim Woods to get a great view of the meadow. It's a beautiful spot to meditate, read, or relax.
Entrance
Enter near the Caldwell Road entrance to the Cornell Arboretum, between the Nut Tree Collection and Slim Jim Woods.