Tacoma 350, together with the City of Tacoma and EarthCorps, will be working to clean up litter and debris in preparation for further restoration activities at this salt marsh and mud flat site nestled between a shipping terminal and manufacturing site on the Blair Waterway. We'd love your help!
The Basics:
EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.
What to Bring:
-Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
-Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
-Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc.NO sandals, flats or heels)
-Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
-Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
-Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
-Travel mug for tea/coffee
The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to help create healthy forests, the work can include:
-Removing aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)
-Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
-Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often Oct.-Feb.)