Learn how Akira Miyawaki’s method of creating small fast-growing urban forests encourages the growth of complex native habitats, to boost biodiversity and combat climate change
Little forests created using the Miyawaki method feature carefully-selected native trees and plants in multiple layers, growing faster and more densely than in traditional forest replanting. Once established the forest becomes self-sustaining. Master Gardener Joyce Hostyn shows how her own front yard little forest is an ever-changing conversation with the land, in which her initial design was modified by squirrels and birds. Maureen Buchanan, a member of Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest, talks about weaving the Indigenous wordview into the Miyawaki concept.
Learn how little forests can teach us to rethink our relationship to the land. Become part of a Little Forest Community!
This is the first of two identical presentations. It will be repeated at 7 p.m. on Monday April 19. To register for the second presentation please visit https://calendar.kfpl.ca/event/4981926.
This interactive online presentation will be held on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed the link immediately upon registration. Participants will need to download the latest version of Zoom in advance to the device they’ll be using during the presentation.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |
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