We had the chance to visit Northeast Elementary last week for a walkabout with Principal Liddy Coyle, and we loved what we saw. Students were at home in their forest edge home base, playing and learning, talking and laughing, moving their bodies, and developing their
(Link opens in new tab) The Ithacan: VIC benefit concert highlights local organizationThe Ithacan reports on the VIC Radio virtual benefit concert, their upcoming spring benefit, and how ICG was chosen as beneficiaries.11/03/2020
ICG is relaunching our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to provide guidance, support, and accountability to assist ICG in living our values of inclusion and anti-racism. Chaired by Board Member Kartik Sribarra, supported by Communications Coordinator, Monique Caraballo and Executive Director Erin Marteal, and backed
(Link opens in new tab) Ithaca Week reports on ICG pivoting and introducing new programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Link opens in a new tab) Tompkins Weekly reports on ICSD’s return to in person classes, their challenges and highlights, as well as our partnership with Cornell’s Masters of Public Health Program and others to facilitate that return safely, with outdoor learning spaces.10/14/2020
(link opens in new tab) Ithaca Voice reports on the uniting of efforts between ICG, Cornell, and ICSD to create a toolkit for each of the district’s eight elementary schools to facilitate learning outdoors.
(Links open in new tab.) Ithaca Children’s Garden and Cornell Masters of Public Health program are partnering to support outdoor learning at all 8 Ithaca City School District elementary schools thanks to a multi year Farm to Table grant, with support from the Cornell Atkinson
(Link opens in new tab) Ithaca Voice posts a letter to the editor from Marina Howarth thanking all for the success of the Explore the Waterfront programming.
(Link opens in new tab) The Ithaca Children’s Garden has been awarded $2,000 from Upstate Shredding Inc. The organization has a 3-acre public garden open to children to play for free. The $2,000 grant will fund the construction of a yurt on the property to provide cover
