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Playwork Minor at Bloomsburg University

An exciting new minor in the field of playwork has been approved at Bloomsburg University and will be available beginning in Fall 2018. Playwork is a foundational principle of ICG and focuses on the value of nature-based and adventure play that allows children to learn naturally and

Tough Turtle 2018 Huge Success: THANK YOU!

Ithaca Children’s garden hosted The Tough Turtle on Saturday April 21st. The Garden came alive as racers climbed, slid, sprinted, and crawled their way to the finish line on a miraculously sunny day! Even the Tough Turtle Junior course was full of little racers having

Micro-CSA back in 2018

After a successful pilot season, ICG’s micro-CSA program is back for 2018, beginning June 27th! Pick-up is from 3-6 PM. If you like the Teen Urban Farmer’s (TUF) Farmstand, you will love our micro- CSA program!  In addition to Wednesday’s weekly Farm Stand, a  limited

Urban Environmental Education and Community Center

On March 9th, ICG got the approval of the Ithaca Common Council to begin seeking funding for the construction of an Urban Environmental Education and Community Center onsite of the Garden. While this approval does not stand for the erection of the physical building, that will

ICG Supporters Give Generously to Garden Growth

“This is the best day ever!” We love to hear this at Ithaca Children’s Garden. Children who are playing outdoors are children who are learning, growing, and forming a lasting friendship with the living world. No matter what struggles a young person may be facing,

2017 Annual Celebration Brings Garden Enthusiasts Together

On the evening of Thursday, November 9th, friends and supporters of Ithaca Children’s Garden convened to celebrate the accomplishments and impact of ICG over the past year, at ICG’s 2017 Annual Celebration. With over 60 of the Garden’s closest friends in attendance, the BorgWarner Room