Miyawaki Forest

Miyawaki Urban Forest Events at the Museum in 2024

SPRING
Saturday,
May 4th   
10:00 – 12:00

THE LANGUAGE OF THE FOREST
Learn about the interconnectedness and communication in the forest from UW Biology Professor Dana Campbell. Help prepare and place the English, Lushootseed signage for our Miyawaki urban forest native plants.

SUMMER
Saturday,
June 29th   
Opens at 5:30, program begins 6:00 – 8:00

MIYAWAKI FOREST CELEBRATION
Celebrate the first summer of the Miyawaki urban forest. Learn about a Miyawaki Urban Forest and see what’s growing as we stir up the earth with sounds of drums from different cultures.  Enjoy an evening of drumming and learning.

FALL
Saturday,
September 28th   
10:00 – 12:00

LIFE OF THE FOREST- Storytelling
Appreciate the transition of life in the forest as we move into fall season.  Speakers, hands-on activities, and tours of the Miyawaki urban forest and Museum.

Look What's Growing!
Miyawaki Urban Forest History Project

You can learn more about other projects like this from Natural Urban Forest.