Miyawaki Forest McGrath Parking Lot Worcester, MA

We are proud to support two of Worcester’s first Miyawaki forests:

📍 McGrath Parking Lot near the Worcester Public Library
📍 Plumley Village Apartments within a residential community

These forests are already beginning to:

• cool surrounding pavement and reduce heat

• absorb stormwater that would otherwise flood streets

• create habitat for birds and pollinators

• bring daily access to green space in dense areas

These projects are built in partnership with BSC, Bio4Climate, and the City of Worcester Department of Sustainability and Resilience, with ongoing stewardship supported by volunteers, local students, and community members.

People are not just visiting these spaces. They are helping care for them, learning how forests establish, and becoming part of the process.