View our photo gallery from the Gala 125th Open House Celebration

On Saturday, September 15th, 2007 from 10AM to 4PM, Cornell University’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES) will continue the Year-Long Celebration of its 125th Anniversary with a gala Open House that will be free to the public. The event will feature exhibits to educate, enlighten and entertain the whole family, along with food and beverages and a number of vendors representing some of the small businesses NYSAES has helped foster over the years.

The Open House will highlight the numerous scientific contributions the Experiment Station has made over the years with historical displays and walking tours. In addition to the historical aspects, the Open House will also showcase the work of Station scientists that is shaping current agricultural and food science practices with displays, interactive exhibits, and field tours of cutting-edge research and extension programs. Hands-on exhibits for children of all ages will hopefully inspire future generations of scientists.

Come celebrate with us the founding of one of the world’s most important agricultural and scientific institutions, learn a little, and have some fun along the way!

Official Welcome -  11:00 AM
Station Director Dr. Tom Burr will welcome all guests to this exciting event. This will take place on the lawn of Parrott Hall, one of the original buildings on the grounds of the Experiment Station when it first opened in 1882.

Free Parking
Parking will be available at several locations (please see the map for more information):

-Parking lot behind Jordan Hall on North Street
-At the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in the lot off Pre-Emption Road and along the streets on the property.
-Along Castle Street

Free Shuttle Service
Additional parking will be available at the North Street Elementary School, about one mile East of the Experiment Station. Complimentary shuttle will run approximately every 10 minutes.

Food and Refreshments
Visitors will be able to sample and purchase a wide variety of food and beverages from local growers and producers who have benefited from the Experiment Station’s research and outreach over the years, as well as local eateries.  Also plan on sampling New York apples and fresh roasted corn.

Information Booths
Information booths will be open all day to answer your questions about activities and services. Information will also be available from staff volunteers wearing bright yellow Experiment Station t-shirts.