iDig2Learn's Work
Plants serve as our anchor to exploring all living things
that depend upon them.
After all plants give us oxygen, food, clothing, medicine and shelter
so let's celebrate them together.
In addition to our ongoing programming work with food growing gardens, nature workshops and large scale public events 2026 begins our
SEEDING THE FUTURE campaign to fund the next 15 years.
We will launch the iDiggy Awards to support youth working to
protect and restore land, air and water. Join us!
Our Philosophy
When we come together to explore our nature
we discover deep connections within our world and each other.
01
Bellies, Bins & Beauty
iDig2Learn's initiative celebrates food and all that goes into growing it, preparing it, enjoying it and wasting less of it together as a community. Join us February 14th for the MAGIC of SPICES catered by Louella Streitz of Sweetly Yours.
02
Miyawaki Method
Pocket Forest
Habitat loss can be overwhelming but the remedy is easy - restore the soil, plant and nourish the land together. iDig2Learn teamed up with experts from SUGi to plant a pocket forest on April 6, 2024. We used the Japanese Miyawaki Method of tight-knit tree planting proven to enhance growth exponentially. We are thrilled to tap into this new-to-us technique in Southpoint Park on Roosevelt Island and grateful for partnerships with SUGi, RIOC, The Lenape Center, Yakama Nation, GRIN and hundreds of new forest friends.
03
Pollinator Corridor
The now endangered Monarch Butterfly population has experience 85% population decline. iDig2Learn is planting regional nectar-rich flowers and host plants the butterfly depends on as it flies over 2,000 miles from Mexico through NYC to Canada and back. In addition to neighborhood plantings we are partnering with NYC Schools in all five boroughs to increase floral corridors.
04
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island is home to the historic lighthouse, a sculpture called Girl Puzzle and mature trees slowly aging out. The solution? iDig2Learn and partners have planted 100 new baby trees to expand the urban tree canopy and provide respite to humans, migrating birds and butterflies alike. Thanks to partners Trees New York, RIOC, GRIN, The Green Fund and Forest for All NYC there are now 406 trees growing.
