Delmar in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Five Rivers Mini Forest
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 23, 2026
1. The Five Rivers Mini Forest Marker
Welcome to
The Five Rivers Mini Forest
"Let us plant trees together-from under our feet, and into the world." —Dr. Akira Miyawaki
This 2,000-square-foot forest was planted in June 2025 by the Department of Environmental Conservation's staff and public volunteers. Following the Miyawaki method of reforestation, the team densely planted native trees and shrubs in a small area that was infested with invasive plants. Over time, these trees and shrubs will grow to maturity-in fact, Miyawaki forests are designed to reach maturity within a fraction of the time it takes for naturally occurring forests. The forest and surrounding pollinator areas will add to Five Rivers' biodiversity, supporting a wide range of wildlife-from tiny insects to birds, mammals, and more.
Take a walk into the forest to learn more! Just remember to stay on the path and don't trample the trees.
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Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki (1928-2021) developed a method of reforestation to restore sites that were degraded by industrial use. This planting technique is designed to establish forests on sites where natural forests may
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- 2000 Square Feet, 550 Trees and Shrubs, 46 Different Native Species
- Firefly
- Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
- Gray Tree Frog
- Red Squirrel
- White Coral Fungus
- Trout Lily
- Hummingbird Clearwing
Erected 2026 by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Friends of Five Rivers, Master Gardeners, AT&T Foundation, 25 Million Trees.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2025.
Location. 42° 36.553′ N, 73° 53.456′ W. Marker is near Delmar, New York, in Albany County. It can be reached from Game Farm Road. The marker is located 500 Ft. from the parking lot for the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Game Farm Rd, Delmar NY 12054, United States of America.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 23, 2026
2. The Five Rivers Mini Forest Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Five Rivers Historic Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Dutch Reformed Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Smoke House Hill Farm (approx. 0.8 miles away); Burial Site of Soldiers of the Revolutionary War (approx. 1.1 miles away); Slingerlands National Historic District (approx. 1˝ miles away); Patriot Burials (approx. 1.7 miles away); New Scotland (approx. 1.7 miles away); New Scotland Church (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delmar.
Also see . . .
1. Mini Forest. (Submitted on August 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Akira Miyawaki (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 23, 2026
3. The Five Rivers Mini Forest Marker
Akira Miyawaki (29 January 1928 – 16 July 2021) was a Japanese botanist and an expert in plant ecology who specialized in seeds and natural forests. He was active worldwide as a specialist in natural vegetation restoration of degraded land. He was particularly known for his studies of reforestation using pocket forests, often called Miyawaki forests after him.(Submitted on August 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
