Celebrate and learn about Nelson’s first Miyawaki Microforest on its 3rd birthday.

After three years, a microforest should be left alone to grow by itself, according to Akira Miyawaki. Colin Davis, co-initiator of this project, will take participants for a walk around the forest presenting its unique use of biochar and sharing the purpose, origin, and development of the project. This is a family-friendly event with games, tea, snacks, and cake to celebrate. The microforest is located at: 5 Francois Way, Enner Glynn, Nelson 7011.

A microforest is a self-contained eco-world, encouraging bio-diversity, drawing CO2 from the atmosphere, and storing carbon – especially with the use of biochar. They are small and easy to grow, once you have a little space. They are an ideal community project and also are educational for upper primary and secondary schools.

Please register here to participate so we know how many people to expect and can inform you of any changes to the event details.

Learn more about the “Afforestation benefits” to regenerate our planet here: Afforestation | Project Regeneration

Learn more about the “Biochar benefits” to regenerate our planet here: Biochar | Project Regeneration

Learn more about Nelson Miyawaki project here: in 2021 and in 2022.

This event is part of Climate Action Festival. See the full program here.