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.
Inspiring all of us to create a more beautiful, resilient, and just world.
Every child has the basic human right to play, learn, and grow outdoors; developing a life-long relationship with the living world.
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Our community means everything to us.
That's why we ask all visitors over the age of 2 (even Gaia) to please wear face coverings. We're going to beat this together.
COVID-19 Updates
Summer Camp returns in June 2021
Lottery registration for summer 2021 will be open from March 3rd-10th 2021!
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ICG stands with those fighting against systemic racism, police violence, and white supremacy.
Read more on ICG's response to the fight for racial justice here and check out our Anti-Racism Resources.
Learn moreImportant Announcements: Support Scholarship, help us raise $10,000 by Earth Day!
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
What’s on at ICG
ICG Events and Programs: providing equitable access to nature
One-of-a kind at ICG
ICG is excited to bring these signature events back in 2022.
Uncover what makes this place so special to so many
Let the exploring begin!
Questions for the Garden?
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, do drop us a line: info@ithacachildrensgarden.org
A special Thank You to Our
Key Partners & Sponsors
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
Donate to ICG’s Scholarship Fund today and unlock a 1:1 matching gift up to $10,000.
Our vision is that every child has the basic human right to play, learn, and grow outdoors, and that every child develops a life-long relationship
Kate Travis in the Garden
Kate Travis (Board of Directors) and her husband Frost have lived in Ithaca since 2007 and have two boys. Her interests are anything to do
The Ithaca Voice: Club gives local middle-school girls a chance to be together despite COVID
Club gives local middle-school girls a chance to be together despite COVIDThe Ithaca Voice reports on Gaia Circle.03/05/2021