Point Defiance Rhododendron Garden Work Party, February 22nd, 9am-noon!
ORGANIZATION: Metro Parks Tacoma
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Join Park Stewards and Volunteers to care for important Rhododendrons in the historic Rhododendron Garden at Point Defiance Park!
Help to clear away weeds, prune branches, deadhead spent flowers, remove fallen woody debris, and add mulch to keep the garden healthy over the winter months!
This will be a very fun and fulfilling morning! Bring friends and lend your helping hands to care for the beautiful garden!
All ages and abilities are welcome. Tools, training, and gloves provided.
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About Metro Parks Tacoma
Location:
5400 N Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407, US
Mission Statement
The CHIP-in! program with Metro Parks Tacoma was designed so community members could take an active role in helping to maintain and revitalize local parks and natural areas. "Chip in" by investing your time and talents to help improve parks and green spaces, protect neighborhood buildings and promote a healthy environment while also building a stronger community.
Description
Metro Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.
Metro Parks Tacoma offers a variety of experiences on its 2,905 acres:
- Two AZA-accredited zoos
- An old-growth forest inside 760-acre Point Defiance Park
- Sports complexes, pools and spraygrounds
- Community centers
- A marina on Puget Sound
- An accredited living history museum
- 87 miles of trails
- Nine community gardens
- A golf course
- A Victorian-style conservatory inside an arboretum
- and hundreds of program offerings in sports, arts, and more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5400 North Pearl StreetTacoma, WA 98407
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- 3 hours
- No experience necessary. All ages and abilities are welcome!