How to Organize a Community Planting Day The big day is coming. Get ready for it now. Planting day may be the most visible part of your mini-forest project, but it shouldn’t be the day when you figure out how everything will work. When the volunteers arrive, the site should be ready, with tools and… Continue reading More Than a Crowd with Shovels:
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Before You Plant:
How to Plan a Miyawaki Mini-Forest Plan before you plant. If your early research and community conversations find that a Miyawaki mini-forest may fit your community, the next step is to plan together. You and your core team now need to turn a promising idea into a workable plan. First, clarify what the forest should… Continue reading Before You Plant:
Is a Miyawaki Mini-Forest Right for Your Community?
Attleboro Pocket Forest Series Perhaps you’ve been hearing about Miyawaki forests and wondering whether one might be good for your community. This post will help you decide and begin to plan. Rather than starting with a solution and trying to persuade others to support it, you can use a design-thinking process to learn first, involve… Continue reading Is a Miyawaki Mini-Forest Right for Your Community?