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TOP FIVE WAYS
TO UNPLUG
TO NATURE WITH YOUR FAMILY
and
connect
There are many beau ful outdoor spaces throughout Tompkins County where you can introduce your
family to nature and spend a day unplugged. Here is a list to get you started in your outdoor exploring!
Recommenda ons by Sophie Trowbridge.
ITHACA CHILDREN'S GARDEN (ICG)
A 3 acre public children's garden driven by a mission to inspire the next genera on of environmental
stewards. ICG is FREE and open to all dawn to dusk. Come climb on Gaia the larger than life climbable
snapping turtle sculpture, or explore the wildflower meadow. This is a space to cul vate and encourage
free play for all!
Cass Park Access Rd, Ithaca | 607.319.4203 | ithacachildrensgarden.org
CAYUGA NATURE CENTER
Located on 120 hikable acres of beau ful forest overlooking Cayuga Lake you will find live wild animal
educa on ambassadors to meet both indoors and outdoors or explore Tree Tops, a 6 story tree house
to get a bird's-eye view of the canopy.
1420 Taughannock Blvd (Rt. 89), Ithaca | 607.273.6260 | cayuganaturecenter.org
© Ithaca Children's Garden
