Activities

Miyawaki forests are densely planted, fast-growing pocket forests created using a diverse mix of native species. Developed by botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method jump-starts natural regeneration—mini-forests grow 10–30 times faster than conventional plantings, require little maintenance once established, and quickly create rich habitat for birds and wildlife.

Discovery Park now has its own Miyawaki-style mini-forests adjacent to the Capehart restoration area, and they’re already transforming former housing land into vibrant native woodland. To keep these young forests thriving, Friends of Discovery Park will focus our January work parties on tending, mulching, and supporting these dense new plantings.

If you’d like to help restore biodiversity, learn about this innovative reforestation method, and see the Capehart area evolving firsthand, please join us in January. Your hands-on help makes a real difference in the health and future of Discovery Park’s newest forests.

Capehart Forest is the most wildlife-diverse area in Discovery Park. Come help us promote forest health and increase its biodiversity by weeding out invasives, mulching and aerate the soil to encourage symbiotic fungi, and plant this years native shrubs and groundcovers.

Adults only

3 out of 20 participants registered.

What to Bring

Protect your feet and ankles! Wear ankle high work boots! Not tennis shoes! The terrain is rough and uneven. We have plenty of tools but if you have a favorite hand trowel or clippers, please bring them. Same with gloves. We have plenty but if you have a favorite pair, please bring it. We are unable to provide food or water, so please bring this to the site.

Where to Meet

Please hike to the site and meet at the entrance to Capehart Forest, which is on Discovery Park Blvd. See attached graphic as to where this is. There is limited parking available on site. Please arrange this through Phil Vogelzang before day of.

Where to Park

East, north or south parking lots. From there the site is about 10 minute walk. The North parking lot is the closest, but not by much.