Katherine Doob, former Ithaca, NY, resident, has given Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) a generous donation to establish a scholarship fund to aid refugee families who are interested in attending ICG programming. Learn how you can contribute to the Alston Scholarship Fund, or set up a
The Community Beautification Award for a Not-for-Profit was presented to Ithaca Children’s Garden. From the giant turtle at the south end to the bulb labyrinth at the north end, the children’s garden helps beautify this section of Route 89 while providing a safe and stimulating place for
ICG was recommended as a “summer of learning and fun” activity for children by Pressconnects, a part of USA Today. Pressconnects, 06/19/2018.
ICG featured as one of “10 amazing playgrounds that let kids take risks” on the website of Today’s Parent. Today’s Parent, 4/16/2018
State Theatre Ithaca will be hosting Theatreworks to perform Charlotte’s Web LIVE! on Sunday, May 20th. ICG is a community partner of the show. Learn more here. 3/19/2018
ICG is included in the county’s plan for improving outdoor recreation. Ithaca Voice, 3/15/2018
Among other important city issues, at the March 9th meeting of the Ithaca Common Council, the Council also showed support for Ithaca Children’s Garden’s intention to construct an “Urban Environmental Education and Community Center.” Learn more about this on our Blog.
See ICG finally featured on the Sustainable Finger Lakes Map.
NPR’s story about Nature-based preschools like ICG’s Playful Nature. Nature-based preschools, where children spend most of their day outside, are a growing trend in the United States. PRI.org, 2/12/2018
