Celebrate Grandparents Day with ICG
Access a Free Senior-Friendly Day Out and Itinerary to Ithaca Children’s Garden!
Exploring 3 Lessons from ICG’s Summer Camp
ICG welcomes seasonal staff each summer with a fresh perspective and a commitment to child-led play.
The 5 magical ‘whys’ to support ICG’s Scholarship Fund
As a part of Ithaca Children’s Garden’s community , YOU envision a world where EVERY child has the ability to get outside and play! From muddy feet and hands, to bright eyes and belly laughs, experiences in nature are essential for children to grow into
What’s Growing in the Garden?
In summer, the Garden comes alive: Popping colors and verdant greens, busily buzzing bees, and birds twittering in the treetops. Some of these sights persist year-round; others come only once a year. We asked Jason McClevish, ICG’s dedicated Playful Nature Explorers teacher and Facilities Manager,
Fresh & Local: Friday Farmstand with the Maples
The Maples Farmstand is open to the public for shopping every Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Treat yourself to freshly baked cookies and bread (with vegan options!), refreshing lemonade, and unique handcrafted items like tie-dyed bandannas and washcloths, candles, and herb bundles. And
Meet Weikai: A short story of nature play at work
by Grace Heath Weikai’s love for the garden was infectious and when his family learned they were moving this past May, they expressed that one of the hardest parts for Weikai would be leaving the garden. In the fall of 2021, ICG restarted After School
Two of our summer Playworkers are off on new adventures!
Two of our fantastic summer playworkers are moving on to new opportunities! Miriam (she/her) and Jonah (he/him) have made great additions to our crew and helped provide many wonderful memories for our summer campers. The team sends a huge thank you to them both for
International Mud Day 2022 Recap
2022 has been an exciting year for Ithaca Children’s Garden, and the return of our community events is one of the best parts! And what a turnout there was for International Mud Day! From near and far you joined us to celebrate International Mud Day
Tori’s Garden Story
It was a sunny spring day and the Garden was bursting with color and new life. I was privileged to be joining ICG Afterschool for my work as the ICG Americorps VISTA member, and I was so excited to play with the kids. When I