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Ithaca schools navigate first week of in-person classes

(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

CNY Tuesdays: Ithaca Children’s Garden awarded $2,000

(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

Autumn 2020 Volunteer Needs

Now through November 1, we’re looking for volunteers to help us put the Garden to bed for the winter. Leaf rakers, mulch movers, stem cutter backers, compost sifters and all round hard working garden helpers! Putting a 3 acre garden to bed takes many, many

Create Love

Inspired by Chris Barley of South Hill Elementary School, this sensational mosaic was a collaboration between 3rd – 5th grade students enrolled in both the Ithaca City School District’s Project Innovation and Farm to Table summer programs, which were combined this year and led by

Take a Rock, Learn their Story

It is our immense privilege to host The Village Rock Garden installation. Created by local artist Lisa Spring Orinda, this stunning Rock Garden was given to Ithaca Children’s Garden by Village at Ithaca as part of an ongoing collaboration and partnership. It is our hope