Local Garden Related News & Events

Celebrate kindness to the Earth and each other at the 4th annual 
#EarthLove Day
on Saturday, April 30th, from 10 AM – 2 PM
​at the Meditation Lawn and Blackwell Plaza (500 Main St.). ​
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 Join for fun and educational activities, where we will be raising awareness on ways we can help Roosevelt Island and our planet stay green and clean! Community organizations and partners will join RIOC in engaging the public with activities including:
  • Native plantings and educational activities with the R.I. Garden Club
  • Free Book Swap sponsored by the R.I. Branch NYPL (bring your gently handled books)
  • Clothing Drop sponsored by the Carter Burden/R.I. Senior Center (bring your gently worn clothing in sealed bags for donation)
  • Plogging with the R.I. Youth Center- a healthy way to jog or walk around the island while picking up litter polluting our beautiful space (bring your reusable bags)
  • Bike New York Bike Repair and Learn to Ride classes (sign up details to come)
  • Join iDig2Learn to celebrate nature & fly like a Monarch butterfly
  • Yoga/Meditation with Island OM.
  • Battery recycling drop-off
  • Educational tables to learn how you can do more!
  • Free reusable giveaways!​
RI GARDEN COMMUNITY---Members Calendar
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