Have you ever wondered...

... why leaves change color in the fall?

... about the difference between hardwood and softwood?

... who lives in the forest?

... why is it important to conserve?

To find the answers to these and many more questions, we invite you to come and take an interactive walk through the forest--our newest temporary exhibition A Forest Journey, designed and developed by the Franklin Institute Science Museum-- to learn the science behind the trees and about our relationships (past, present, and future) with our forests.

Take your own "Forest Journey"

Explore our Forest Journey web pages to learn more about our ancient forests and the regional forests of New York State.  Be sure to browse our saplings page to find books and activities to pique the interests of your littlest sprout.

A Forest Journey made possible with support from , the Delavan Foundation, and Tompkins County Tourism Grant