The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Sustainability group is hosting its annual Earth Day event on April 22nd at the Canoe Landing Site. The event will feature educational booths, speakers, and activities to promote sustainability and environmental awareness. This is a great opportunity for guests to learn more about the tribe’s efforts toward a greener future while enjoying a fun-filled day. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate and support our planet!
SPEAKERS AND ACTIVITIES
PTOI Culture Clam Bake Connie McCloud WSU Speaker Stephanie Blair WSU Energy Speaker Matt Booth PTOI Planning/ Harbor Wild Watch Beach Walk Jennifer Keating, Rachel Easton
EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Culture Events, classes, programs on traditional crafts, foods, songs, dance Website Puyallup Tribe Of Indians Language Events, classes, programs Website Puyallup Tribe Of Indians Planning/Sustainability Comprehensive land use plan input Jennifer Keating PTHA Earthing – mental health & outdoor resources Website Puyallup Tribe Of Indians Natural Resources Live Tank Juvenile Salmon Display & Carnival Style Fishing Game Website Pierce Conservation District Urban habitats at home/depave/green stormwater Website Tacoma Tree Foundation Education & community action in increasing urban tree canopy Website City of Tacoma We’ll have information, handouts, and hands-on activities related to the way the City manages water – both drinking water from TPU and stormwater that makes its way to Puget Sound. Environmental Services, Tacoma Water, and the Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality.
Communities for a Healthy Bay Storm Water Relay game for kids (and adults) as well as a craft for younger children Website Harbor Wild Watch Beach clean up & educational resources Website WSU Ext Reserved TBD (Solar energy) Energy Program
GRuB Wild Foods & Medicines Website Tacoma Ocean Fest Science, art, water Website Canoe Journey Green Team Eelgrass restoration information/input Website Second Use Reusing/reclaiming building materials Tacoma Public Utilities We educate, inform and empower residential customers to reduce their energy bills by participating in our energy efficiency programs Customer Energy Programs