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Garden Babies

Introducing: Garden Babies A gentle introduction to the wonders of nature for your little one. Discover the joy of outdoor play with your baby at Garden Babies, ICG’s newest program for children 6 months to 2.5 years and their caregivers. Designed to nurture curiosity, connection,
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After School @ ICG

After School @ ICG Grades K-5 Explore ICG's Outdoor After School Program After School @ ICG offers a dynamic outdoor nature program for K-5th graders. Serving Tompkins County, this program enriches after-school time with outdoor activities that foster cognitive, social, and physical development. Through immersive

Summer Camp

Experience a Summer of Outdoor Adventures! Uncover the joys of nature, friendship, and learning at Ithaca Children's Garden's Summer Camp.Open registration is here! Click the button below to get started.  Register 2025 Summer Camp Overview Acorns Ages 3-5* Dates: June 30 - August 22 Time:

School’s Out Play Days

School's Out Play Days When school’s out, play is in! Discover the joy and adventure with ICG's School’s Out Play Days, specially designed for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade kids. Join ICG's Series of School's Out Play Days! Experience the excitement throughout the year with multiple
Maples

Fresh & Local: Friday Farmstand with the Maples

The Maples Farmstand is open to the public for shopping every Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Treat yourself to freshly baked cookies and bread (with vegan options!), refreshing lemonade, and unique handcrafted items like tie-dyed bandannas and washcloths, candles, and herb bundles. And

Meet Weikai: A short story of nature play at work

by Grace Heath Weikai’s love for the garden was infectious and when his family learned they were moving this past May, they expressed that one of the hardest parts for Weikai would be leaving the garden. In the fall of 2021, ICG restarted After School

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Playful Nature Explorers

Playful Nature Explorers Enroll in ICG's Nature-Based Preschool ICG’s Playful Nature Explorers is a research-based preschool program for children ages 2.5 to 5. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and guided by each child’s curiosity, the program places play at the heart of every