Born Global's High School Mini-Forest Summer Design Co-opetition

Hosted by the Born Global Foundation, high school students to a half-day event on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, at Boston Public Library (700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116), to design a Miyawaki forest in their local community (students may also participate virtually if they cannot show up in-person on the 11th).
A Miyawaki forest is a dense mini-forest (typically ~2,000 sq ft), composed of a variety of native species, that is intended to be planted in urban areas to restore biodiversity, mitigate urban heat islands, reduce stormwater runoff and flood risk, and sequester carbon.
In this co-opetition student teams will use GIS mapping tools, primary, and secondary research to identify, analyze, and propose new Miyawaki forests in their city.
Winners receive free and discounted pathways into Born Global's $2,700 summer Scroll of Vision program:

PRIZES:
1st Place - Free access to Scroll of Vision program
2nd Place - 50% off Scroll of Vision Program
3rd Place - 25% off Scroll of Vision Program
4th Place - 10% off Scroll of Vision Program
5th Place - 5% off Scroll of Vision Program

More than a competition, this is a co-opetition that values collaboration, curiosity, and real-world impact, empowering students to design living systems that help shape more resilient cities.
Co-opetition Agenda on July 11th, 2026:
1:00-1:30 - Intro, welcome, & team assignments
1:30-2:00 - GIS Mapping and site identification
2:00-3:00 - Research on social and environmental impact
3:00-4:30 - Team pitches take place
4:30-5:00 - Awards and final remarks