Mini-Forest Revolution:
Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World
Feb 15, 2026
12:15 PM
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
No Cost
Hannah Lewis is a writer focusing on people, nature, and conservation. She has a MS in Sustainable Agriculture and Sociology from Iowa State University, and a BA in Environmental Studies from Middlebury College. She loves gardening, composting, cooking, reading, writing, and dancing. She discovered the Miyawaki Method and wrote Mini-Forest Revolution while living in France, but currently lives in Minneapolis, where she works for non-profit Renewing the Countryside to help build sustainable, equitable local food systems and plant mini-forests.
Books will be available to purchase.
Miyawaki Method: A tree planting technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, which focuses on planting native species densely to create diverse and resilient forests quickly. This method can establish a self-sustaining forest in just 20 to 30 years, significantly faster than traditional methods.
There are Mini-Forests on all continents, except Antarctica.
Parking: Parking on the street, around First Unitarian Society, can be challenging. We suggest people take the bus, car pool, bike, park several blocks away (if necessary) and get some of your steps in. Parking is also available in Vineland Place Ramp, which is located at the Walker Art Center. You can park there and then enter the Groveland Terrace entrance to First Unitarian Society, which is up the hill from the Walker.