At Ithaca Children’s Garden, we believe every child deserves the chance to explore, play, and grow — regardless of their family’s financial situation. That’s why our annual Scholarship Fund Campaign has an ambitious, goal of raising $54,000 to provide scholarships for over 100 local families
Ithaca Children’s Garden is thrilled to welcome Sarah Marquart as our new Marketing and Communications Coordinator! With a decade of experience in journalism, content strategy, and marketing, Sarah has worked with organizations ranging from top tech companies to global non-profits — all while staying deeply
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 27, 2025 Contact:Sarah MarquartCommunications CoordinatorIthaca Children’s Gardensarahmarquart@ithacachildrensgarden.org | (607) 319-4203 ITHACA, NY — Experience the magic of winter at Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) during the Festival of Fire & Ice on Saturday, February 8, from 3–6 PM. This free, family-friendly event
Looking for a hands-on winter activity to enjoy with the kids? Our former Outreach Educator and current board member, Lauren Salzman, will guide you and your little ones through making your own winter potpourri. This hands-on activity is a wonderful way to connect with nature
PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release For more information, contact:Erin Marteal, Interim Executive Director, Development DirectorIthaca Children’s GardenEmail: Erin@ithacachildrensgarden.orgPhone: (607) 319-4203 Ithaca Children’s Garden Welcomes Naomi Sukenik as New Executive Director ITHACA, NY— December 31, 2024 — Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) is thrilled to announce Naomi
The rain didn’t slow the muddy magic down at this year’s International Mud Day celebration. Stalwart mud enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike dipped their toes and the rest of themselves in the Hands-on-Nature Anarchy Zone’s newly fashioned mud pools. The effervescent Rot n’ Roll’s compost-themed
ICG’s oldest summer camp group, Maples, started their “Great Create” week with a culinary adventure. Garlic scapes grow tall along the edges of garden beds and basil has emerged in the herb bed. It’s pesto time! Following a recipe lives in a kitchen; we at
By Trey Ramesey, Outreach and Inclusion Manager (they/them) From June 24th to the 28th, I attended the American Public Gardens Association’s annual conference in Boston, MA. This was my first time attending the conference in person, after two virtual conferences in 2020 and 2021. I
How You Can Support Pollinators in Spring, Summer, and Beyond How do we keep the Garden so green and vibrant? Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) owes a big thank you to Jason, volunteers, and, of course, our resident pollinators. With Pollinator Week approaching (June 17 to
