Help restore Franklin Park’s natural area on the second Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

Our habitat steward Nori Kimura and volunteers are there to provide a fun, open, and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean.

Volunteer Events – COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:

• Smaller group sizes will be enforced. Group size is based on current Health Dept guidance and will vary depending on what Phase the county is in. If you are bringing a household/family member, you both count this as one volunteer.

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Face coverings are required

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Social-distancing during the event. Stay 6-feet away from other volunteers who are not living in your household.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment.

Help restore Franklin Park’s natural area on the second Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

Our habitat steward Nori Kimura and volunteers are there to provide a fun, open, and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean.

Volunteer Events – COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:

• Smaller group sizes will be enforced. Group size is based on current Health Dept guidance and will vary depending on what Phase the county is in. If you are bringing a household/family member, you both count this as one volunteer.

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Face coverings are required

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Social-distancing during the event. Stay 6-feet away from other volunteers who are not living in your household.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment.

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

Our steward at Wapato Lake Park hosts a work party the 4th Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm. We will be removing invasive non-native plants and maintaining previous plantings, in an effort to restore the ecology near the wetlands.

Where to meet: Near the dog park entrance

Things to bring:

• Gloves

• Water bottle

• Dress for weather

• Sturdy shoes

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Help restore your local park’s natural area on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

Our habitat steward and Friends of Blueberry Park volunteers are there to provide a fun, open, and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean. Park on D Street

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Help restore McKinley Park’s green space on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

• All ages welcome.

• Bring your garden gloves, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and closed-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

• We will provide litter bags and tools.

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Help restore Oak Tree Park’s natural area on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

Our Habitat steward and volunteers are there to provide a fun, open, and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean.

We meet at the 74th entrance of the park . If you show up past 9 am, follow the Waterflum trail into the park and you will see work party signs pointing towards where we are working.

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

Help us care for the park by participating in a work party held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 9 am-12 pm. You may be removing invasive plants, re-planting areas with native plants, or other tasks that support the natural health of this great habitat.

• No experience is necessary but please come dressed for the weather and getting dirty.

• Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide.

• All ages are welcome but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult.

• Work parties occur rain or shine.

• Sign up in advance to participate.

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Help restore Franklin Park’s natural area on the second Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

Our habitat steward Nori Kimura and volunteers are there to provide a fun, open, and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean.

Volunteer Events – COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:

• Smaller group sizes will be enforced. Group size is based on current Health Dept guidance and will vary depending on what Phase the county is in. If you are bringing a household/family member, you both count this as one volunteer.

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Face coverings are required

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Social-distancing during the event. Stay 6-feet away from other volunteers who are not living in your household.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment.

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

With school out until the fall, we’re gearing up for several community volunteer days at Tacoma Public School raingardens. Join us at any of six events we have planned for the summer: July 8th, July 17th, July 24th, August 7th, August 11th, and August 14th.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

Come join our newest Habitat Steward, Logan, as he works to restore this valuable habitat along Clark's Creek in Puyallup. Must pre-register to attend due to COVID restrictions. Sign up now while there is still space available, spots go quickly!

For your safety and comfort please bring:

• Clothing that can get dirty

• Long pants and sleeves

• Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)

• Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)

• Full water bottle!

What will volunteers be doing at the event?

While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities.  Healthy ecosystems and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

• Removing invasive species of plants

  • Reed Canary Grass

  • Himalayan Blackberry

  • English Ivy

  • Etc.

  • Caring for existing and previous plantings

  • Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season

Youth Policy

Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Help restore and maintain your local park’s natural area! join one of our newest Park Stewards, Sean Arnt on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5-7:30 pm.

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

With school out until the fall, we’re gearing up for several community volunteer days at Tacoma Public School raingardens. Join us at any of six events we have planned for the summer: July 8th, July 17th, July 24th, August 7th, August 11th, and August 14th.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

Join the Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Watch Group to pick up litter and burn calories on their Sunday stroll through the park from 9-10 am.

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Help restore your local park’s natural area on the first Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

Our habitat steward and Friends of China Lake volunteers are there to provide a fun, open, and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean. Park in the parking lot or on adjacent streets.

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

With school out until the fall, we’re gearing up for several community volunteer days at Tacoma Public School raingardens. Join us at any of six events we have planned for the summer: July 8th, July 17th, July 24th, August 7th, August 11th, and August 14th.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

This park is in the heart of Fircrest near the headwaters to Leach Creek. The Habitat Stewards here are working on managing and restoring the urban forests that surround the recreation areas of the park. MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND!

For your safety and comfort please bring:

• Clothing that can get dirty

• Long pants and sleeves

• Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)

• Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)

• Full water bottle!

What will volunteers be doing at the event?

While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities.  Healthy ecosystems and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

• Removing invasive species of plants

  • Reed Canary Grass

  • Himalayan Blackberry

  • English Ivy

  • Etc.

  • Caring for existing and previous plantings

  • Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season

Youth Policy

Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Help us care for the park by participating in a work party held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 9 am-12 pm. You may be removing invasive plants, re-planting areas with native plants, or other tasks that support the natural health of this great habitat.

• No experience is necessary but please come dressed for the weather and getting dirty.

• Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide.

• All ages are welcome but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult.

• Work parties occur rain or shine.

• Sign up in advance to participate.

Volunteer Event Guidelines:

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment

Come grow with us! We rely on folks like you help us farm 2 acres of produce for our community. With your help, we grow food to share with students and families in our community, we respect and take care of this land, we support the learning of our students and community, and we care for one another. You (yep, YOU!) are an important part of this work!

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

With school out until the fall, we’re gearing up for several community volunteer days at Tacoma Public School raingardens. Join us at any of six events we have planned for the summer: July 8th, July 17th, July 24th, August 7th, August 11th, and August 14th.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

Come grow with us! We rely on folks like you help us farm 2 acres of produce for our community. With your help, we grow food to share with students and families in our community, we respect and take care of this land, we support the learning of our students and community, and we care for one another. You (yep, YOU!) are an important part of this work!

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

With school out until the fall, we’re gearing up for several community volunteer days at Tacoma Public School raingardens. Join us at any of six events we have planned for the summer: July 8th, July 17th, July 24th, August 7th, August 11th, and August 14th.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

Come grow with us! We rely on folks like you help us farm 2 acres of produce for our community. With your help, we grow food to share with students and families in our community, we respect and take care of this land, we support the learning of our students and community, and we care for one another. You (yep, YOU!) are an important part of this work!

Help restore Franklin Park’s natural area on the second Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm.

Our habitat steward Nori Kimura and volunteers are there to provide a fun, open, and secure place to play, learn and grow. Volunteers are removing invasive plants and keeping the park clean.

Volunteer Events – COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:

• Smaller group sizes will be enforced. Group size is based on current Health Dept guidance and will vary depending on what Phase the county is in. If you are bringing a household/family member, you both count this as one volunteer.

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Face coverings are required

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Social-distancing during the event. Stay 6-feet away from other volunteers who are not living in your household.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment.

Help restore and maintain your local park’s natural area! join one of our newest Park Stewards, Sean Arnt on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5-7:30 pm.

Meet at the T Street entrance at the gate near Lister Elementary. Map it

Volunteer Events – COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:

• Smaller group sizes will be enforced. Group size is based on current Health Dept guidance and will vary depending on what Phase the county is in. If you are bringing a household/family member, you both count this as one volunteer.

• Pre-registration is required for all events

• COVID-19 Safety videos – after you have pre-registered for the event. In the profile drop-down, click on trainings and watch the safety videos.

• Face coverings are required

• Gloves are required – however, if you don’t own a pair we can provide them.

• Social-distancing during the event. Stay 6-feet away from other volunteers who are not living in your household.

• Bring your own water and snacks.

• DAY OF EVENT – Before you leave your house, be sure to do a self-health assessment.

Raingardens are a great way to help us divert, infiltrate and clean our storm water runoff, and they need our help so they can remain in the best of shape. Join us for a fun filled day of raingarden beautification.

With school out until the fall, we’re gearing up for several community volunteer days at Tacoma Public School raingardens. Join us at any of six events we have planned for the summer: July 8th, July 17th, July 24th, August 7th, August 11th, and August 14th.

We’ll be updating volunteer events as needed following public health guidance (related to COVID, heat, and/or air quality), but we’ll generally aim to be out in the morning (before it gets too hot), keep groups small (no more than XX people), and requiring masks for anyone who is unvaccinated.

If you want to set up a separate volunteer shift with your co-workers, teammates, family, or friends, let me know! We’re happy to set up a volunteer shift with you. This is a great way to see folks in person again while giving back to our public schools and protecting orcas from pollution!

This park is in the heart of Fircrest near the headwaters to Leach Creek. The Habitat Stewards here are working on managing and restoring the urban forests that surround the recreation areas of the park. MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND!