Tacoma Tree Foundation is Greater Tacoma’s tree nonprofit. We focus on increasing tree canopy and greening efforts to improve health, sustainability, and quality of life for everyone in our community. Join us for our first virtual fundraising event September 15–22, 2021, and help us to reach our goal of $15,000 in support of community-based greening! > Continue Reading
Dear Friends, One Saturday in October, Tacoma Tree Foundation held a special event in the South End neighborhood for Green Tacoma Day. In collaboration with MetroParks Tacoma, volunteers of all ages planted and mulched 16 giant sequoias in Alling Park. Meanwhile, we were also giving away more than 50 trees and shrubs to neighbors. Douglas > Continue Reading
Did you know that the South Sound is home to the unique Garry oak habitat? Join the Tacoma Tree Foundation and the Environmental Sciences & Technology program for a tour of Clover Park Technical College's Flett Outdoor Lab property, followed by some restoration activities like pulling out invasive plants. This stewardship will protect and restore > Continue Reading
During this talk, we will explore the ways that trees and nature can help us heal. We will also review some research and discuss specific practices and activities to help you connect with nature at home and in your nearby park or forest.
Ven y pasa un día agradable con tu familia, conociendo la naturaleza de Tacoma y aprendiendo sobre los árboles y las plantas! Tacoma Tree Foundation te invita a conocer más lugares de nuestra ciudad con una serie de caminatas en la primavera, conducidos en español por nuestros guías bilingües. Sábados a las 2:00 de la > Continue Reading
During this walk, we will cultivate a deeper connection with nature through an intentional practice of observation. Led by Sarah Low with Strategic Nature, LLC. Sarah is a mindfulness teacher trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the Center for Mindfulness at UC San Diego. A Tacoma Tree Foundation event sponsored by Tacoma Creates.
At the Tacoma Tree Foundation, we see greening as a gateway to civic engagement and an opportunity to cultivate social cohesion. We focus our efforts on educating, empowering, and supporting community members in greening activities. Together we can grow a greener, healthier, and more connected Greater Tacoma area. Help us keep greening Tacoma in our > Continue Reading
Help us create a greener Tacoma by picking up a free tree or shrub for your property! Our Green Tacoma Day tree share is happening in South Park near the Asia Pacific Cultural Center from 10am-1pm. Even if you don't have space for a tree, come say hi and grab something from a local food > Continue Reading
