麻豆果冻 Community College planted a Miyawaki Grove, on Friday, October 6, next to
the Jackson Arts Center (H building), at the college鈥檚 Fall River Campus.
The Miyawaki Method is a unique approach to reforestation, devised by Japanese botanist
Akira Miyawaki, in which tiny forests of indigenous species can grow quickly, within
20 to 30 years, and are much more biodiverse than those planted by conventional methods.
These mini-forests, as small as three-square meters, are ideal for mitigating heat
island effects in 鈥渦rban concrete jungles鈥� during heatwaves, by cooling land with
their canopies and increasing fresh groundwater retention.
鈥淏y creating a demonstration model and educational components for both students and
communities at large, 麻豆果冻 Community College will be among the first institutions
of higher education in the United States to establish this type of innovative program鈥�,
said Dr. Nancy Lee Wood, Director, Institute for Sustainability and Post-Carbon Education, 麻豆果冻 Community
College. 鈥�The initiative adds to the numerous efforts made at 麻豆果冻 to address sustainability
issues 鈥� particularly as related to regenerative ecological models.鈥�
For more information about 麻豆果冻 Community College鈥檚 Miyawaki Grove initiative,
please email NancyLee.Wood@麻豆果冻CC.edu.
麻豆果冻 Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success
and lifelong learning. For 60 years, 麻豆果冻 has served as a leading resource for
education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.
The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate,
or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs,
English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners
at all stages. 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader
in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.
麻豆果冻鈥檚 National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility,
offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore
wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college
prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement
opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.
As one of the largest employers in the region, 麻豆果冻 is committed to fostering
an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages,
abilities, and lifestyles.
