Forests for Watertown
Welcome!
Our mission is to strategically plant and care for tree communities in heat-affected areas, working with the community to make a lasting impact.
free workshop!
Creating Community One Micro-Forest
at a Time: Micro-Site Assessment
In this free, 4-hour hands-on workshop
you learn to plan your own Pocket Forest
for your family and community.
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Applies to homes, communal spaces,
and unused small parcels.
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* Create community *
* Put the learnings into practice together *
* Collaborate with nature and with neighbors *
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*** free 4-hour workshop ***
Saturday, May 23rd – 11:30am to 3:30pm
Raya Stern Trustees Room (2nd floor)
Watertown Free Public Library 123 Main St
Register (free) info@forestsforwatertown.org
What we’re working on
Featured Projects
Some projects continue from last year and others are starting this year.
Our First Forest at J.R. Lowell Elementary
Ongoing project
Community-planted in October 2024 – ongoing maintenance and nature study.
Heat-Island Neighborhoods
Summer 2026
Talking with Watertown hot spots about ways to beat the heat and cool communities.
Planting & Care Resources
Ongoing project
We’re growing a library of links to resources for forest-makers.
Take Action
Want to help out?
If you’re an individual or family…
If you’re an organization…
Thanks to Our Partners
We’ve been working most closely with these folks.
Trees for Watertown
Our Mother Tree, promoting the protection, planting, and maintenance of trees in Watertown.
Watertown Community Gardens
Empowering people to grow their own food, promoting environmental stewardship, and cultivating community through gardening.
Friends of Bees
Educating about and advocating for native bees, Monarch butterflies, and other pollinators.
… City, Schools, and Community!
Watertown’s first Miyawaki forest was planted with the help of hundreds of Community volunteers, support from Watertown Schools and the JR Lowell Elementary School in particular, and the generous help of the City of Watertown, especially the City Councilors, Sustainability Team, and Forestry Department.
Our Sponsors
We have been very fortunate!
Bosch Community Fund
The BCF focuses on the enrichment of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and advancing environmental sustainability initiatives.
Watertown Community Foundation
Our community outreach and nature events are funded in part by the Watertown Community Foundation.
Donors like You
Modest donations from generous Watertown neighbors make many events much more enjoyable.
Your input helps us grow.
We’d love to hear from you — what are your thoughts? How can we have a bigger, better impact in Watertown? What information or events do you want more of?