Back to school might mean books and bells, but it does not have to mean the end of outdoor exploration and learning. Consider talking to your child’s teacher about a field trip to Ithaca Children’s Garden. There is a lot to learn in the autumn
Mary Auld first joined the Garden community last summer as a playworker, and continued her work at ICG this summer as an Environmental Educator, teaching campers and visitors about the natural beauty that surrounds them and how to foster its protection. With summer drawing to
One of ICG’s valued staff members, Jamie Johnson, will move to Vietnam to teach science after the summer ends. Jamie has spent three seasons with ICG: first as a Summer Camp Playworker and photographer last summer, and most recently as the Lead Playworker for ICG’s summer camp
We are very pleased to announce the installation of colorful illustrated maps at each of the 3 visitor entrances to ICG. Illustrations were created by local artist Marika Chew, sign bases handcrafted by metal artist Durand Van Doren, installation provided by the City of Ithaca and City Forester Jeanne Grace,
After an intensive search process, ICG is pleased to welcome Richard Lansdowne into the new position of Operations Manager. In this role, Richard provides vital support to ICG by managing the business aspects of this mission-driven organization. His qualifications for this position are extensive; he has
Diamond Oden, an ICG playworker, has been accepted into the Peace Corps. A recent Cornell graduate, Diamond studied Environmental Science. When applying to a Peace Corps program, she chose to stay in a field suiting her qualifications and will be an agroforestry volunteer in Jamaica. When asked
A new community garden opened on Esty street last week on CFCU property immediately next to the Meadow Street branch. Partners include Cornell Cooperative Extension, GreenStar, Loaves and Fishes, and ICG’s own Teen Urban Farmers (TUF). The TUF teens spent an afternoon at the Esty
On Thursday July 27th, in partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, ICG hosted a camp out at the Garden for the youth summer camp of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC). After years of dreaming, and months of planning, the ICG staff was ecstatic to see
Where do you go to slow down and smell the fennel? 121 Turtle Lane of course! After years of confusion locating the Garden, ICG now has a unique street name and a proper street sign to go with it. Easy to say, easy to spell, and
