Magical moments await your discovery at ICG, thanks to the big-hearted generosity of many. If you love what you see, consider supporting ICG’s work to ensure all children experience the wonders of nature.
Ensure that every child has the basic human right to play, learn, and grow outdoors, and develop a lifelong relationship with the living world.
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With your support, we can do so much more.
Growing the Garden
means growing the future.
We believe the best way to do that is to get more children outside, with hands-on sensory experiences, having fun in the natural world. ICG is a place where kids can be kids & adults can feel good about it.
70K
Visitors to the Garden each year
8k
Served through direct programming each year
22
Years of connecting children to nature
One-of-a kind at ICG
ICG’s 2024 Signature Events
Uncover what makes this place so special to so many
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Questions for the Garden?
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, do drop us a line: info@ithacachildrensgarden.org
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More than just a place for kids
Here’s what parents have to say about ICG
ICG connects children to nature and changes lives, thanks to our generous community of benefactors.
“Ithaca Children’s Garden radiates love and care and intention. It’s all the things I want for my daughter and for everyone.”
Ginger
Parent
“The Children’s Garden made Ithaca a home for us. Thank you for giving such a gift to our community and our family.”
Marisa Rae
Parent
“Sadie said she had the best time ever at camp this past week. This opportunity would not have been possible without the scholarship that was generously provided. It was an experience she will never forget. The program and staff are the best!”
Chris
Community Liaison
Latest Happenings
How your donation to ICG’s fundraiser makes a lasting impact
Learn how your donation empower children, amplifies impact, and strengthens community ties at ICG.
Ithaca’s Young Explorers: Learning and Growing in the Hands-On Nature Anarchy Zone
Written by Kelsey Brewster, ICG’s Nature Preschool Lead In the Hands-On Nature Anarchy Zone (HONAZ), a space for child-led discovery and creation, twelve children, ages
Introducing Scarecrow Jubilee’s Special Guest
Exciting visitor to the Garden for ICG’s 20th annual Scarecrow Jubilee!