On July 16, Penn State Extension will host a webinar on How To Plant A Tiny Forest in Your Neighborhood from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

A Tiny Forest is a dense, fast-growing native woodland about the size of a tennis court. These forests provide great homes for butterflies, birds, bees, and other wildlife, and offer people a place to connect with and learn about nature.

They are becoming an international tool to combat climate change.

These super tiny, super powerful forests mimic the features of a traditional forest in a small space. With a mix of native trees, they create a wildlife-rich environment over time.

You don’t need huge amounts of space to plant them; they can be established anywhere land is available – in a park, at a school, next to a road, or on a brownfield site.

Tiny Forests bring the benefits of woodland into the heart of our cities and urban spaces, connecting people with nature, helping to mitigate climate change, and providing nature-rich habitats.

The webinar instructor is Amy Kwasnicki, Master Gardener Coordinator in Bucks County.

Who is this for?

-- Anyone interested in tools for helping the environment and addressing climate change

-- Folks who want to learn more about trees, forestry, and horticulture

-- People looking at developing small spaces into diverse habitats

What will you learn?

-- How you can develop a Tiny Forest

-- Why a Tiny Forest works

-- What you can do in your own home, neighborhood, and beyond

Click Here to register and for more information.

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[Posted: July 1, 2024]

7/8/2024