9/27/21
What hours are you open to the public?
We are presently open Monday through Friday 9:00 - 3:30 pm. We may be closed earlier,
depending on staffing.
Can our group have a guided tour?
Our primary mission is to serve the Department of Biological Sciences and Campus.
If we can work out a compatible time and date for a group tour we will do so. It is
preferable that all school groups requesting a tour have some knowledge of plant growth
prior to visiting the Teaching Greenhouse. Our self guided tour script can assist
teachers and group leaders prepare visitors for the tour. All tours are during our
normal hours (above) and the best size is 10 or under.
Do you ever sell any of your plants?
The Teaching Greenhouse is a permanent collection of plants to support the teaching of the Department of Biological Sciences. Many plants were specifically acquired to meet those needs in diversity. We do at times hold small plant "adoption" events when we have plant starts from cuttings available for an adoption fee.
Do you take donated plants?
We gladly accept plants or seed that add to our diverse teaching collection. Many
of our plants have come to us this way, but we do need to limit the plants we accept.
If you have a common houseplant, a plant that has outgrown its living space, or a
plant with insects, we will not be able to accept it. Donations are permanent and
any future decisions regarding donated plants will be at the discretion of the greenhouse
manager.
Can you answer my own plant health question or can I bring them in to you for help?
We can certainly try to answer your question regarding house plant health, but we
are not able to accept your personal plants or plant parts for inquiry. These should
be directed to the Cornell Cooperative Extension on Upper Front Street in Binghamton.
Questions regarding outdoor plants should also be addressed to the Extension or to
one of our area's fine Nursery/Garden Centers.
Can we make a monetary donation to the Greenhouse?
Yes, certainly. A voluntary donation can be sent to HEIER (EW) Teaching & Research
Greenhouse, Foundation Office, Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, New
York, 13902-6000.
