NCCC Team
This last spring, the Pierce Conservation
District was awarded our second
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community
Corps (NCCC) team. NCCC
AmeriCorps is a full-time, team-based
residential service program where
members are organized into teams
and serve in local communities in all
50 states. NCCC teams complete four
different 6-8 week long projects in
different locations across the country
during their 10 month term of service.
During their time with us this 12-member
crew continued blackberry removal
on the South Prairie Creek Preserve,
built raised beds for the Wapato Community
Garden, set up plantings for a
Clarks Creek restoration event, assisted
with leading the Earth Day event at
Silver Creek, mulched and weeded
at the McKinley Depave site, and so
much more. Thank you Team Blue 1!
Earth Day Events
Over two days PCD volunteers rolled
their sleeves up and got dirty in
celebration for Earth Day. First, an
Airforce group worked along Leach
Creek to mulch 200 trees in preparation
for summer on Friday, April 22nd.
Then, on April 23rd, we were joined
by Congressman Denney Heck and
Puyallup Councilmember Shadko along
Silver Creek to plant 60 trees and mulch
300 plants.
Thanks, Volunteers!
Ever Wonder What Goes
On in a Catch Basin?
PCD is working with Bonney Lake to inspect 2,000 of
their catch basins over the summer. We are looking for
interested volunteers to spend at least 20 hours working
with us to check out what is going on under those
grates. Volunteers must be able to work M-F between
9am and 3pm and lift up to 50 pounds. If interested,
contact Caleb at
calebm@piercecountycd.org.
Tree Program
This year, the Pierce Conservation
District will be piloting a Tree Program
that will soon be available to all
residents in Pierce County. The goals
of this program are to increase tree
canopy, decrease stormwater runoff,
increase food access, increase community
knowledge of tree benefits, and
support local businesses.
We will first
focus on areas in Tacoma, Puyallup, and
Spanaway. Requests for a tree will open
in July and go through until November.
Residents will be able to pick up their
trees after participating in a short tree
care training. A watering bag and mulch
will be provided with each tree. If you
would like to find out more or apply
for a tree,
check out our website.
Green Puyallup Partnership
In early April, 6 citizens joined us in learning how to become
a Habitat Steward, to learn how to lead community volunteers
in restoring our work sites. Between the 6 Habitat Stewards
they have decided to work at two sites: Meeker Creek Open
Space and Southeast Silver Creek. Over the upcoming months
we will work together to set priorities and monthly work party
schedules. If you want to volunteer with one of our Habitat
Stewards, contact Melissa at
melissab@piercecountycd.org.