From garden meditations to outdoor adventures, explore these handpicked Cornell resources to celebrate renewal, creativity, and new beginnings. šŸŒ·šŸŽØšŸ»

Spring Zoom backgrounds

Spring cleaning isn’t only for your home; your computer background deserves a refresh, too!

De-stress with Zen bear

Need to decompress? Chill out over some calming videos, good books, and self-care resources designed to help you reconnect with yourself.

Plan a trip to Ithaca!

Whether you’re taking a much-needed vacation or coming back for Reunion, enjoy the delights and wonders of Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region.

Get organized with a new planner

Speaking of planning… are you more cottagecore or goblincore? Lean into either aesthetic with mushroom-themed or botanical daily, weekly, and monthly planners.

Take a virtual art stroll

Cornell’s Ithaca campus is brimming with art, from sculptures and murals to hidden surprises. View some of our favorites—and don’t miss these on your next campus visit!

Let your creativity bloom 🌸

Feeling inspired by the art walk? Take a mindful coloring break with our digital coloring app, or download and print to color by hand!

Seasonal garden highlights

When’s the best time to see bluebells in the Cornell Botanic Gardens? Find out what’s blooming when and watch spring unfold.

eBird photo and sound quiz

Can you tell a chickadee from an Eastern Phoebe? Explore the Macauley Library and test your bird sound knowledge with a digital quiz.

Start an herb garden

There’s no better time to discover your green thumb! Start small with herbs you use on the daily, and print out some labels to keep your seedlings straight.

Meditate with spring blooms

Let yourself relax and be in the moment with a video featuring spring scenes from the Cornell Botanic Gardens.

Adventures for the whole family

Don’t let the grownups have all the fun! Embark on a nature quest indoors or out—from going on a question hike to playing bird bingo.

Craft a nature journal

Buzzing with curiosity? Take notes and learn about common wildflowers with these printable pages from Cornell Botanic Gardens' Mundy Wildflower Garden.