Tell your kids to go climb a tree! At Wright Park kids can climb a 55-year-old giant sequoia or help with a tree planting project. Details below.
Join us from 10 am-1 pm for Restoration, Education, and Family Fun!
(Note: this event was previously planned for Oct. 8, it has been rescheduled to Oct. 1)
When it comes to kids and climbing trees, a backyard apple is one thing. A giant sequoia in the middle of Tacoma’s oldest arboretum is another.
That second option will be the premier draw in Wright Park during annual Green Tacoma Day festivities Saturday, Oct. 1.
Children 5 and older, with parental permission, will be helmeted, harnessed and hoisted into the upper reaches of the park’s outstanding 55-year-old giant sequoia. Then, while tethered to a professional arborist, they’ll have the opportunity to move through the tree, one branch at a time. This year, the event will be supported by Zeb Haney (a certified arborist and owner/operator of a local tree services company) who will volunteer his time and equipment to assist hoisting children into the tree.
Also in Wright Park, Metro Parks urban forester Mark McDonough will give children a chance to plant a few trees while he provides pointers on proper planting techniques.
Restoration Projects - Volunteer at sites across the city
Volunteer to help with habitat restoration projects ranging from removing weeds and invasive plants to planting native trees and shrubs.
Work at one of your favorite parks or check out one you have never explored before!
First Creek - 1801 E. 56th St.
Franklin Park - 1201 S. Puget Sound Ave.
Gog-le-hi-te Wetlands - 1402 Lincoln Ave.
Julia's Gulch - 101 Norpoint Way N.E.
McKinley Park - 907 Upper Park St.
Oak Tree Park - S. 74th & Cedar St.
Pacific Lutheran University - 12108 Park Ave. S.
Tacoma Community College - 6501 S. 19th St.
Tacoma Nature Center - 1919 S. Tyler St.
Wapato Hills Park - 6231 S. Wapato St.
Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. School, church and business organizations are welcome to take part. Pre-registration is preferred.
