Join Arbutus ARME for a tree walk highlighting one of Tacoma’s most unique forests. The group plans to walk a mellow route in Swan Creek Park. We launch our adventure from the community gardens at 10:00am.

Explore this side of the park with fresh eyes while we learn about the distinctive madrone trees and their allied understory. We will search for the tallest sinuous trees, peeling bark, ripe berries and other gifts of this arboreal cultural icon.

What we plan to do

• Celebrate a return to in-person events

• Mask optional and dress appropriately for Grit City weather

• Stroll at a conversational pace for all ages and most abilities

• View and learn more about tree health symptoms

• Use iNaturalist Arbutus ARME project

• Collect any stray red berries