Looking for easy nature activities for your child to do with the materials in your backyard or nearby green space? Build Fairy Gardens! ICG Garden Manager Jean Gerow shares that when she can’t plant outside, she “just goes outside and finds some twigs and leaves
You don’t need to walk far or go to a park or wild space to take a moment to be mindful and present with nature. Start by walking really s…l…o…w. Think about the way the feet feel on the ground and the way the sun
Start by standing tall and still like a mighty oak tree – with your arms reaching wide like branches. Then, bend down and touch your toes, with your arms loose like a waterfall. Next, come onto all fours with your hands and feet on the
ICG Educator Lauren Salzman shows us that a great way to celebrate the start of spring with your little one/s is getting outside and looking at the plants to see how the buds are changing. You can then bring a branch inside to observe as
“A healthy and helpful part of our new family routine has been to get on our boots and go outside for a walk, no matter the weather! This has given us an opportunity to breathe deeply the fresh air, to watch the seasons through the
Edible Finger Lakes spotlights the work of ICG Co-Founder and Board Member Monica Roth to support food, farms, and nature in our community and beyond.
In Ithaca Times annual Best of Ithaca poll, Ithaca Children’s Garden ties with Sciencenter for Best Venue for Kids!
In Ithaca Times annual Best of Ithaca poll, Ithaca Children’s Garden ties with Sciencenter for Best Venue for Kids!
Photo essay from Ithaca Journal covering Tough Turtle and Tough Turtle Jr. on September 21, 2019, in the Garden.
