Pocket Forest Findings - Observations and Advice at Year 1
Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Auditorium, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105 Map
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Pocket Forest Findings - Observations and Advice at Year 1 - Video of the presentation on the Ann Arbor Area Wild Ones YouTube channel
Pocket forests are very dense plantings of native trees and shrubs. Come hear how this ecologically efficient concept can be scaled to urban and rural settings. This presentation highlights the planning, planting, and first-year observations of the 300 trees and shrubs planted in a 2,500-square-foot area of Buhr Park. Learn how you can be a Citizen Scientist by entering your observations of the forest into iNaturalist. This is the first native plant forest in Michigan inspired by the Miyawaki Method.
Our Presenter
Meg Delaney is an A3WO member and the chapter's Secretary, and she also serves as a Board member of the national Wild Ones organization. Meg is an avid cyclist, camper, and native plant gardener. Her small city garden began as a haven for songbirds and pollinators, and is still expanding. A retired librarian, Meg has a gift for organization and good documentation that is positively poetic.
PARKING: Metered parking is available at Matthaei Botanical Gardens; members park for free.