David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
Help Shape NYC’s First Urban Forest Plan
Your Voice Can Plant the Next Million Trees By Erika, Roosevelt Island Daily Beat Reporter If you have ever lingered beneath the gingko grove next to Blackwell House on a humid summer afternoon, you know how a single patch of shade…
iDig2Learn Grabs National Attention with the Miyawaki Method
“We are thrilled to be creating the first Pocket Forest in NYC using the Miyawaki Method of tight-knit planting of young trees close together proven to boost faster growth,” said iDig2Learn Founder Christina Delfico. The New York Times heard about…
How to Grow an Urban Forest
Growing an urban forest is a fantastic goal with numerous benefits for the environment and community. The approach can vary depending on your scale and resources, but here are some key steps to consider: Individual Level: Community Level: City-Wide Level:…
Why Urban Forests Are Just Right for Roosevelt Island
IDig2Learn‘s Christina Delfico asked for RIOC‘s partnership in developing urban forests on Roosevelt Island, but one is already underway. A small nest of infant trees is nudging skyward in the first phase of changing an environment. It’s a new age,…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor