Beloved Children’s Garden mascot gets new makeover
Tompkins Weekly covers renovation project of Gaia, ICG’s giant turtle sculpture that has welcomed visitors for 15 years.
Ithaca Bakery donates cold brew coffee to support ICG’s Teen Urban Farmers
Ithaca Bakery is generously donating cold brew coffee to be sold at ICG’s Teen Urban Farmers (TUF) Farmstand Cafe all summer long! All proceeds from the coffee sales will go towards providing critical support for the Garden’s TUF program. Our deepest gratitude to Ithaca Bakery
Dewitt Middle School TSA students build beautiful benches for the Garden
The Dewitt Middle School chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA) has been hard at work in the Garden with ICG staff and superstar Board member Dan Krall building 10 beautiful benches for Ithaca Children’s Garden! TSA is a competitive national organization for students interested
International Mud Day 2019 celebrated at Ithaca Children’s Garden
Ithaca Journal captures a slideshow of kids and families from Ithaca and the surrounding communities enjoying a muddy fun day in the Garden.
Play for All: Equity, Access, and Inclusion
Join us October 4-6 at ICG for the 4th biennial ICG Play Symposium: a gathering for change-makers fostering a culture of play in their communities. Featuring panels, play observation, presentations, and more, ICG’s Play Symposium is highly relevant for educators, parents, play professionals, parks and
Top Ten American Cities for Family-Friendly Travel
Forbes highlights Ithaca Children’s Garden in recognizing Ithaca as one of the top ten American cities for family-friendly travel.
Ithaca Children’s Garden celebrates 20th anniversary
Ithaca Journal joins us in celebrating 20 years of ICG. The Journal highlights ICG’s major accomplishments and what we’re looking forward to at the Garden.
Local Brownie Troop gives generous donation to ICG
Philanthropy can start at any age! On May 22nd, Ithaca Children’s Garden was visited by Brownie Troop 61201. The Troop volunteered in the Garden planting gladiolus under the grape arbor with Facilities Manager Jean Gerow before presenting a generous donation of $150 to ICG, accepted
Pegasys Presents: Ithaca Children’s Garden
In this video, Ithaca Children’s Garden Executive director Erin Marteal and Education Director Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo discuss the history and programs of ICG with Pegasys Presents host Lauren Stefanelli.