Symposium Overview and Schedule

Note: Subject to change based on availability of speakers.

Day 1

  • Introduction and Welcome

  • The Story of the Schoolyard Miyawaki forests in California

  • The history of the Miyawaki movement in the US and around the world and/or Advocacy and overcoming obstacles

  • How the Miyawaki Method Accelerates the Process of Succession and the Healing Power of Forests

  • Miyawaki Methodology Taught by Dr. Fujiwara

  • Public health impacts of Miyawaki Forests in Schools and Cities

  • Getting your forests started: Collaborating with schools and cities and Designing your forest

  • Soil Science in the Miyawaki Forest: The acceleration of soil health after planting

  • Small group interactive discussions / Networking Mixer

  • Planting Trees and Vegetation in the Wake of the Los Angeles Fires

  • Legislative Action Panel - How citizen science lead to local legislation and how students can advocate for change in their cities

  • Dinner in Honor of Dr. Fujiwara (Ticketed Event)

  • Welcome Back + Reflections

  • Yokohama Impressions from Janette and Ann

  • Miyawaki Forest International Case Studies by Dr. Fujiwara

  • The Magic of Native Plants: Teaching about the significance of California natives in our Berkeley Miyawaki forests

  • Miyawaki Forest Monitoring Overview + Tour + Biodiversity and Urban Heat Island Monitoring Activity 

  • Sourcing Native Plants — Hear from local naive plant nurseries about propagation

  • Small affinity groups meet to take action

  • Closing ceremony

Day 2