Welcome
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For Members: Our Spring General Membership Meeting was held virtually on Sunday, March 21, 2021. To review the slides and content of the meeting please go to this blogpost. For Everyone: Stay masked and stay safe with physical distance. The gardens can now be visited. Stay on pathways and follow NYC COVID-19 guidelines. |
The Roosevelt Island Garden Club (RIGC) is a diverse community of gardening enthusiasts who work together to beautify our Roosevelt Island home, to increase gardening knowledge, and to impart an appreciation for nature, and environmental stewardship among our members and our neighbors.
The Roosevelt Island Garden Club Community Garden is located on Roosevelt Island in New York City between the Octagon soccer field and the Pony baseball field. The south garden entrance is across from the Fire Department at 750 Main St. Roosevelt Island Garden Club, Inc. is a leaseholder of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and subject to the laws of NY City and NY State.
The purpose of the RIGC is listed above in our mission statement
RIGC members and associates work together as volunteers gardening side by side in this 132 plot community space. Members also work together as volunteers on all administration, maintenance, and upkeep of this beautiful space for our Roosevelt Island community. The gardens are open to the public on weekends from April 15 through October 15.
The Roosevelt Island Garden Club does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. The Roosevelt Island Garden club is a non-profit, volunteer organization for community gardening.
The purpose of the RIGC is listed above in our mission statement
RIGC members and associates work together as volunteers gardening side by side in this 132 plot community space. Members also work together as volunteers on all administration, maintenance, and upkeep of this beautiful space for our Roosevelt Island community. The gardens are open to the public on weekends from April 15 through October 15.
The Roosevelt Island Garden Club does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. The Roosevelt Island Garden club is a non-profit, volunteer organization for community gardening.
To contact the RIGC, please email
rigardenclub@gmail.com
or write a letter to
RIGC P.O. Box 127 NY, NY 10044.
To find out more about the waitlist or about volunteering please go directly to our Membership Info page.
rigardenclub@gmail.com
or write a letter to
RIGC P.O. Box 127 NY, NY 10044.
To find out more about the waitlist or about volunteering please go directly to our Membership Info page.
Garden Club Members, please tap on the calendar above for upcoming meetings and events.
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Pages on this Site
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Home - Purpose and mission statement About RIGC – Information about the club, our rules and by-laws, and photos of RIGC leadership. FAQ– Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Club for visitors and members. How to Join Information and link for the Waitlist and on becoming an Associate. Garden Blog – Check out the latest RI Garden Community related news, announcements, nature and ecology tips, green initiatives on Roosevelt Island. Local News & Photos – Links to events, classes, and workshops of interest to gardeners in our area. Outdoors on R Island-Listen & learn about wonderful outdoor spaces in nature on Roosevelt Island. Resources - Collection of links to gardening articles, websites, ideas. |
Roosevelt Island Community Garden
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Blossoming Tree in Spring
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Poppies (Papaver rhoeas)
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Irises blooming in spring
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Dianthus "pinks" (Dianthus barbatus)
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Dahlia 'Pink Petticoat'
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