AmeriCorps service members on our National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)
work crew helped remove over 1,600 sq. ft. of invasive weeds at Whittier Park as
part of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Caring restoration events.
Successful Urban Tree Sale
Our Urban Tree Sale of 2018 was a great success, having sold over
250 trees. We were able to educate over 85 individuals or families
about how to properly place, plant and care for the trees that they
purchased, ensuring that those trees live long, healthy and happy
lives.
Over the last three years, we are proud to have distributed a total
of 665 trees to 236 individuals throughout Pierce County. We aim
to continue this tradition, helping community members purchase
trees at discounted prices, and teaching the impact trees have on
mitigating stormwater throughout Pierce County.
Our Urban Tree Sale of 2019 will begin taking shape this spring, with
our workshops taking place this upcoming fall. If you are interested
in adding trees around your home and learning about the many
benefits trees provide for us in our urban spaces, follow us on
Facebook to stay up-to-date!
Water Quality Reports
2018 water quality reports can be found
on the Stream Team website:
https://piercecd.org/248/Stream-Monitoring
We had another great year of monitoring
streams within Pierce County. Our
Stream Team monitors continue to be
our “eyes and ears” of the watersheds,
alerting us to issues and communicating
the importance of protecting water
quality.
If you have questions about the reports
or are interested in becoming a Stream
Team monitor, contact Belinda at
belindap@piercecd.org
A big THANK YOU to all the folks who spent their Martin Luther King Jr. Day
improving the green spaces in our communities. 46 volunteers across two sites were
able to plant 60 trees, remove over 1,600 square feet of invasive weeds, and spread 10
yards of gravel and 10 yards of fresh mulch. Here, volunteers help improve a path at
Whittier Park in Fircrest. Other volunteers helped at our Silver Creek Restoration site.
Spring Bucket List: Start Your Rain Garden!
Our Spring workshops will take place on the upcoming dates:
- April 18th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Pierce Conservation District
- April 27th, 10:30am – 12:00pm, City of Tacoma EnviroHouse
- May 16th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Pierce Conservation District
Are you looking to transform your yard into something truly beautiful this year? Come and join us for an
informative workshop all about rain gardens! Learn about rain garden benefits, how to create and maintain
your own, and how Pierce Conservation District can help you along the way.
Within these workshops, you will learn about:
- The importance of rain gardens, and how they can bring life and functionality to your yard.
- How to plan, design, build and maintain your very own rain garden.
- Selecting the best flowering plants and colorful shrubs to showcase outside your home.
Our staff is excited to help you create your perfect rain garden! To RSVP contact Micah at micahr@piercecd.org
Earth Day Work Parties
Silver Creek Work Party:
Saturday, April 27th
9:00am – 12:00
The Silver Creek Habitat Stewards will
be hosting a work party to celebrate
Earth Day! Join us in providing care to
existing trees and shrubs. Work parties
are held quarterly at Silver Creek.
If you are interested in attending a
Silver Creek work party, contact Caleb
at
calebm@piercecd.org
Whittier Park Work Party:
Saturday, April 20th
9:00am – 12:00
Join the Whittier Park Habitat
Stewardship group in Fircrest on Earth
Day! The group is making progress
removing the invasives and replacing
them with natives. Work parties are held
quarterly at Whittier Park.
If you are interested in attending a
Whittier Park work party,
contact Caleb at
calebm@piercecd.org