Picture of the Native Plant Garden at Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Native Plant Garden Tour
- Sunday, August 30, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Tompkins Pollinator Pathways and CCE Tompkins Master Gardeners' Native Plant committee, a mix of public and private gardens in the downtown northside and Fall Creek areas will be open for viewing. Come see how native plants are being incorporated into gardens that serve both aesthetic and environmental interests. Our urban environments - from parks or natural lands to small spaces like backyards and flower boxes, can all be a part of a pollinator pathway.
Come meet the gardeners and their gardens, get inspired to grow more native plants, start thinking more about gardening with a purpose and creating gardens that not only surround us with beauty but also help support our native insects and birds.
The tour will be held rain or shine. It starts at the Cooperative Extension office and the entire route is just over 2 miles so you can walk, bike, or drive. No registration required.
This event is free, however, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community.
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On August 30th you may pick up a map at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Last updated July 16, 2026