You’re Invited To Flower Planting, Free Electronics Recycling, Yoga, Bike Repair, Community Info, Food, Music, Games & More At June 6 Roosevelt Island Day

Roosevelt Island resident and iDig2Learn founder Christina Delfico reports:

COME PLANT FLOWERS with iDig2Learn

11 AM to 1:30 PM

ALL AGES WELCOME

Roosevelt Island Day is this Saturday June 6th from 11 AM on

Firefighters Field (field across from Granny Annie’s near the Tram)

iDig2Learn is thrilled to join RI Day for the second year in a row. 

We will be in good company tabling with others in a “nature row” which includes the RI Garden Club, HAKI Compost (free compost), Jay Holmes (microscopic society and formerly of the American Natural History Museum) who is a Xerces Pollinator Ambassador sharing his pollinator expertise with fun activities plus a local leader from Wild Stem who does beautiful flower arrangements. 

iDig2Learn is excited to donate nearly 200 flowers for planting as we team up with RIOC for Roosevelt Island Day 2026 this Saturday in Firefighter’s field. This is possible thanks to grants and supporters like you!

Please join in the fun. Tools and plants provided. 

Use this link to select a thirty minute time slot.

Volunteers needed to help distribute plants and table with iDig2Learn.

If you are available please email idig2learn@gmail.com with the Subject Line: RI DAY volunteer and pick 10 AM to 11 AM, 11 AM to Noon, Noon to 1PM, 1 PM to 2 PM to help out.

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

Roosevelt Island Community:  

RIOC is proud to invite the community to celebrate Roosevelt Island Day this Saturday, June 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Firefighters Field.

Highlights include:

• Community Planting Event (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) – Hosted by iDig2Learn at Firefighters Field, residents are invited to help beautify the Island through a community planting project. to sign up, click here. 
• Free Electronics Recycling at the Senior Center, 546 Main Street (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – The Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center, in partnership with State Senator Liz Krueger’s Office, will host an e-waste collection event. Residents may drop off unwanted electronics at the Roosevelt Island Senior Center for responsible recycling. Please enter through the courtyard; the front door for the center will be closed. 
• Free Yoga Class (10:15 a.m.) – A complimentary yoga session hosted by Sportspark will take place on the Sportspark front lawn beginning at 10:15 a.m. No advance registration is required.
• Bike Repair Station (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – Recycle-A-Bicycle will provide free basic bicycle repairs under the Helix.
• Community Tables and Activities (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – Local organizations will host informational tables, activities, and giveaways throughout Firefighters Field.

In addition, beginning at 11 a.m. the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) will distribute free Puma shirts at the Roosevelt Island Day flea market near Good Shepherd Chapel while supplies last.

Attendees can also enjoy inflatable rides, carnival games, a photobooth, DJ entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, graffiti hat decorating, balloon art, tie-dye shirts, and more.

Free food will be available while supplies last, including hot dogs, bagels, popcorn, cotton candy, and other treats.

We hope to see you there!

-RIOC Community Affairs