Wellness Weekly Destination Walks

Come meet your fellow walking enthusiasts and learn new routes around campus. These walks will be lead by Wellness Program staff.

Tuesday, March 4 , noon, Little known places to eat
If you are interested in participating in this walk please meet in front of Lincoln Hall (Arts Quad side). We will be exploring several lesser known places to eat close to the arts quad during this approximately 1 mile walk.

Wednesday, March 12, 4:00pm, Lab of Ornithology trail walk

Meet at the main front entrance to the Lab of Ornithology for this approximately 1 mile walk on outdoor trails. Enjoy the sounds of trickling water and bird calls as nature helps you relax.

Thursday, March 20, 3:00pm, A Look at Exercise and Brains
If you are interested in participating in this walk, please meet in front of Barton Hall at 3:00 pm on March 20. This walk will take a look at the Wilder Brain Collection in addition to discussing how exercise can positively affect your own brain function. Plan to spend about an hour and walk about a mile.

Tuesday, March 25, 9:00am, Boyce Thompson greenhouses
Meet in front of Day Hall at 9:00am for a brisk walk up Tower Road. When the group arrives at Boyce Thomson Institute, they will be guided through the back greenhouse area to learn about how plant research on this campus relates to human health... and more. Tour will end at Day Hall, however participants may leave the tour at any time.

Wednesday, April 2, noon, Insect collections
Join this walk to see where the most bugs on campus reside.  If you are interested in participating in this walk, please meet in front of The Campus Store (Ho Plaza side) at noon on April 2. Plan to spend about an hour and walk a little more than a mile.

Thursday, April 10, noon, Trail over Cascadilla to CTB in Collegetown
Meet in Barton at 12:00 for a shady stroll down the trail to CTB. Meet some new friends and "let's do lunch". Rain or shine! BYOB (bring your own bucks)

Tuesday, April 15, 2:00pm, Suspension bridge

Meet at the entrance to the Johnson Art Museum at 2:00pm with your walking shoes. This group will traverse the famous Cornell suspension bridge and loop around and back to the museum. There might be one or two surprises along the way, and you'll have to be there to find out!

Wednesday, April 23, 7:00am, Barton Hall

Meet at Barton at 7:00am (yes, AM) for a some good-natured competition. We will perform a few easy fitness tests and, if you're brave enough, compare results! BYOB (bring your own bagel)