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Depave Tacoma: Turn Pavement Into A Pollinator Paradise - Join PCD's Sep. 7 Depave Event in Tacoma!

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ORGANIZATION: Pierce Conservation District

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Help your neighbors improve Tacoma's South End and join the Saturday, September 7th Depave Event from 10 AM - 12 PM!

Pierce Conservation District is hosting a small work party where volunteers will move chunks of concrete from the foundation of a residential garage and place them in a dumpster to be recycled. This work is in preparation for planting an urban habitat garden that will be full of native and pollinator-friendly vegetation.

  • Removing concrete and replanting with beneficial plants not only supports wildlife such as insects and birds, but also provides a stormwater benefit by increasing the amount of planted area for rain and stormwater to soak into. As more water soaks into the ground and is used by plants with deep roots, less urban stormwater is able to carry pollutants into the storm drains and out into Puget Sound.
No special skills are required but there will be a lot of heavy lifting! PCD will provide gloves and all necessary tools and requests volunteers wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a full water bottle. Come prepared to meet neighbors, learn about depaving, and have a bunch of fun!
  • P.S. If you have another Depave site in mind, please fill out the nomination form here:
    • https://forms.zohopublic.com/pierceconservationdistrict/form/DepaveNominationForm/formperma/h3_7krZ0SKr8E_KErqsNaLKhQ_FOG5jP7TprH3k_Gr4

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About Pierce Conservation District

Location:

308 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371, US

Mission Statement

The Pierce Conservation District works with the community to improve water quality, promote sustainable agriculture, create thriving habitat, and build a just and healthy food system for all, through education, community engagement, and financial and technical assistance.

Description

The Pierce Conservation District works with the community to improve water quality, promote sustainable agriculture, create thriving habitat, and build a just and healthy food system for all, through education, community engagement, and financial and technical assistance. Our district’s roots run deep in our community. Created in 1949 as part of a national response to the ecological disaster of the 1930s known as the Dust Bowl, we have worked for over 65-years to help local farmers, cities, and citizens address numerous sustainability challenges. Conserving our natural resources for future generations gets more difficult with each year, making the work of Pierce Conservation District more important than ever.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Sep 07, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

Address provided upon sign upTacoma, WA 98466

(47.23375,-122.54305)
 

DATE POSTED

September 3, 2024

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education
  • Landscaping
  • Gardening
  • Urban Planning
  • Outdoor Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Youth Policy: Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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