Advisors M ission To provide experiences for lifelong learning through the arts and sciences to all members of the community. The purpose of the Ithaca Children's Garden is to establish and operate a public children's garden and to develop and provide educational programs and outreach to youth. This unique garden will create a living venue to offer opportunities for experiential learning in which art, literature and science are joined together. The Ithaca Children's Garden will be dedicated to the community as a place for local residents and visitors to explore the many ways in which plants enhance our lives.
Objectives Promote an understanding of plants and the role they play in our daily lives.
Nurture the wonder of a child's imagination. Create a community attraction that enriches the lives of residents with intergenerational teaching programs and activities. Provide a place of enrichment and delight for children of all age Teach horticulture skills and encourage artistic expression. How It All Started The seeds for the Ithaca Children's Garden were planted by Jane Taylor, creator and past curator of the 4-H Children's Garden at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. Her description and images of creating the 4-H Children's Garden and the reaction of children and other visitors to the garden were inspirational to all who attended.