Sunday, December 3, 2006

Volunteer!

Interested in volunteering? Check out the Tacoma Green Spaces website here. It has tons of information about local parks and community groups that are always looking for volunteers. Get outside!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Volunteers are needed to assist with the installation of Rain Garden Plantings at the Pierce County Annex on Saturday February 3rd, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

In 2006, Pierce County Water Programs initiated the re-development of parking lot planters at their Annex building in Tacoma. After removing trees that were buckling the pavement, two islands and two other areas near the building were preserved for public education displays showing native plants that can provide water quality treatment of run-off from paved surfaces.

If you'd like to participate in the planting of these islands you'll get an opportunity to learn first-hand about the plants, the planting process and the on-going educational benefits that these gardens will offer to Tacoma and Pierce County citizens.

Lunch will be served, and volunteers will be rewarded with a native plant of their choice. The only thing you'll need to bring is your curiosity and some sweat equity. Pierce County will provide the food, tools, gloves and plants. To register for this activity, please contact Timothy Lowry at Timothy.Lowry@co.pierce.wa.us, or by phone at (253) 798-4671.

Anonymous said...

Ivy League Schedule 2007
Removal of Non-native Invasive Plant Species
Sierra Club Tatoosh Group
Your local Sierra Cub in Action

You do not need to be a member to help out. Please wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves and dress for the weather. We will provide gloves, tools, water and a snack.

Time: 9 AM to Noon

Feb 24th : Meet near the Gig Harbor View Picnic area go 75 yards past this area on the right will be another non-marked parking lot. Park here. You will see a Sierra Club banner. We will be digging up the roots of Knotweed and blackberries. So bring tools if you have any. If not just come, we will provide the tool. The parks department has cut these plants down, so they will be easier to dig and dispose of.

Mar 24th : We will work at this site two months in a row. See details from last month.

April 21st : Please Note early date. Park Appreciation Day, celebrate Earth Day. What ever way you want to call it, this is a great way to help out the environment. We will meet at S. 19th and Shirley, but will be working down the next street at South 13th and Winifred. This is the far end entrance of
China Lake. This month we will be pulling, cutting and clearing Scots broom. If you can not pull the broom, do not worry we still need your help, trust me!

May 19th : Please Note early date. In Point Defiance Park please park on the left side on the road at the Rhododendron Garden. We will be working on ivy along the right side of the road starting down toward Owens beach. After this is done, we will have worked that whole section of the road!

June 23rd : Please meet at the Boathouse parking in Point Defiance Park.
We will be working along the promenade, focusing on the tree climbing ivy.

July 28th : We will meet at S. 19th and Shirley, but will be working down the next street at South 13th and Winifred. This is the north end entrance of China Lake. Once again we will be pulling, cutting and clearing Scots broom. If you can not pull the broom, do not worry we still need your help, in many ways.


Any Questions: ?????
Contact LeeAnn Perry (253) 761-2983 or leeannperry@harbornet.com

Anonymous said...

Free Tool Training and
Restoration Work Party

Join Friends of Blueberry Park
On Saturday March 17th, for a truly green St.Patrick’s Day at Blueberry Park, located at:
E. 80th St. & E. D St. in Tacoma
From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
9-10 am training
10-12 work party

Beverages and snacks provided. Tools and gloves on hand, or bring your own!

To RSVP or help sponsor this event call Krystal at (253)232-9978

Sponsored by the Green Tacoma Partnership - www.greentacoma.org

Anonymous said...

Puget Creek Restoration Society
Volunteer Opportunities:

We invite all who are interested to volunteer come out to the Creek and engage in hands-on restoration, which will include eradicating invasive plants and planting native vegetation that birds, wildlife, and fish need to survive.

So join with us at Puget Creek Restoration Society and help to restore one of Tacoma's natural jewels, Puget Creek/Puget Gulch.

All events and activities listed on the Calendar are open to full participation by all individuals.

Second Saturday Events

Join us on one of our Second Saturday monthly events that start at 9:00 AM and end at 12:00 noon. Or schedule another time to participate in restoration work or other endeavor associated with the Puget Creek Restoration Society by contacting Scott Hansen at pugetcreek@yahoo.com or (253) 779-8890.