Visitor Center Graphics

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center showcases the beauty and urgency of bird conservation through exhibits, interactive media, and interpretive design by C&G Partners. The Center connects visitors to the natural world, linking local birdlife to global conservation. Exhibits like Birds Here Today and the FeederWatch Cam invite participation in real-time citizen science, while specimen drawers, discovery tables, and field guide stations encourage hands-on exploration. Interactive elements reveal patterns of migration, song, and adaptation, connecting scientific research to everyday observation. Designed for all ages, the experience blends learning and play to spark curiosity and inspire stewardship. A Hope Wall captures visitors’ reflections and commitments, underscoring the Lab’s mission to unite science and public engagement. Together, these exhibits create an environment that deepens understanding of birds, their habitats, and the human role in protecting them.

From the original award submission.