The following information was provided by Forests for Watertown:
This fall, everyone is invited to plant a Mini-Forest of baby trees in the Lowell Schoolyard using the “Miyawaki method.” Next spring, Community Garden plots will be built south of the forest. And we’ll plant a pollinator buffer to surround the forest.
The Microforest Community Info Party will be on April 30, 6-8 p.m. at the Lowell School Cafeteria, 123 Lowell Ave., Watertown.
Hear about the microforest project from Lowell Principal Stacy Phelan, City of Watertown Senior Environmental Planner Laurel Schwab, Trees for Watertown’s Libby Shaw, author Liza Ketchum, Judy Fallows / Marilyn Salvas from Watertown Community Gardens, and more.
Schedule
Refreshments & Information 6-6:30 p.m.
Presentation 6:30-7 p.m.
Ideas exchange & Name the Forest 7-8 p.m.
The evening’s activities include
• Name the Forest contest
• Forest and Flowers cutout collage and coloring
• Shape the Forest design board
• Sign up for Free Baby Tree and Training
• Neighborhood Nature Detectives & Future Foresters
Partners in this project include the School, the City of Watertown, Trees for Watertown through the Forests for Watertown Team, and Watertown Community Gardens.