In partnership with the national literacy organization, Children’s Reading Connection (CRC), Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) has brought the book “All Colors of the Earth”, written by Sheila Hamanaka, to life through banners fixed along the Story Walk that begins behind the Bulb Labyrinth Memorial Garden
Tompkins Weekly recently published an article highlighting the establishment of the Alston Scholarship Fund at ICG. This scholarship, created by former Ithacan Katherine Doob, provides supportive funding for local refugee families to have access to all ICG programming that have an associated cost. Read the
ICG was featured in a recent publication from the Children and Nature Network highlighting an article revolving around connecting children with the natural world. CHILDREN AT SERIOUS PLAY: Connecting to the Natural World in an Interactive Nature Space
Katherine Doob, former Ithaca, NY, resident, has given Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) a generous donation to establish a scholarship fund to aid refugee families who are interested in attending ICG programming. Learn how you can contribute to the Alston Scholarship Fund, or set up a
The Community Beautification Award for a Not-for-Profit was presented to Ithaca Children’s Garden. From the giant turtle at the south end to the bulb labyrinth at the north end, the children’s garden helps beautify this section of Route 89 while providing a safe and stimulating place for
The ICG team has always believed that the Garden is the perfect place for young learning. When ICG’s Executive Director, Erin Marteal, and AmeriCoprs VISTA member, Tori Chamberlain, sat down with Priscilla Reyer, this belief was glowingly reinforced. At the time of the interview, Priscilla
Katherine Doob, former Ithaca, NY, resident, has given Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) a generous donation to establish a scholarship fund to aid refugee families who are interested in attending ICG programs. With a long history in working towards inclusivity, Katherine, hopes that the scholarship fund
The value of the Garden to the greater Ithaca community was recognized this week as ICG was awarded the Community Beautification Award for a Civic Association by the Tompkins County Beautification Program. The Tompkins County Beautification Program was established to recognize businesses, civic associations, community partners,
For the months of November and December, ICG has a photo show – titled ICG: Inclusive, Colorful, Growing- at both downtown Gimme! Coffee locations (Cayuga and State Streets) through the end of the year: This exhibit is a collection of photographs, taken by Garden staff, that highlight the people
