Lots of humans of all ages LOVE to play in mud. Did you know that there are lots of wild animals that NEED muddy places for their survival? When you play at Ithaca Children’s Garden, you have probably splashed in the bioswale, the wet area
Get messy and make magic with this enchanted activity using household pantry items! Gather what you need: Baking Soda A cup a child can pour from easily A large bowl, metal pie plate, dishpan – something to mix in that you don’t mind getting dirty
Mud paint is easy to make and a great way to celebrate mud! It makes beautiful, rich earthy shades of color and you can paint paper, large sheets of fabric, or even your body. Materials: Soil Water Bowls or cups to hold paint Washable paint
Muddy play can be one of the most joyous sensory experiences of childhood. At Ithaca Children’s Garden, we’re fortunate to have the Hands-on-Nature Anarchy Zone where muddy play can roam wild and free. Bring some of that muddy play home by creating a muddy play
For round 2 of our Ask Me Anything! with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County Compost Educator Adam Michaelides and Master Composters Romina Capelli and Daniel Baruch we’ll be learning all about worm composting! Not only are worms wiggly and cute, but they also produce
Lots of plants and veggies are growing in the Garden and we know you’re growing lots #athome! Join us for a Show & Tell Ask Me Anything! on Wednesday, June 24 from 1:00-1:30 PM. The ICG team will give you a glimpse of what’s growing
Peak your little ones’ interest in the creatures surrounding us with these activities that are all about animals! Create Window Decals to Prevent Bird Collisions Help protect our feathered friends with this easy and fun DIY. Materials: Elmer’s glue Dish soap Plastic wrap Paintbrush Markers
Color is everywhere from the blues and grays of the sky to the greens and yellows of the grass. For children, color is one of the first and most accessible adjectives to describe their world. If your walks around the neighborhood need a splash of
Whether you’re taking a well-worn route around your neighborhood or it’s your first time on a new-to-you forest trail, you can collect items you find along the way to tell a story about your adventure. On your walk, collect items as you go and attach
