Become A Tacoma Tree Hero at Trafton Slope - Join the Sep. 19 Work Party!

Join Pierce Conservation District and the City of Tacoma at Trafton Slope on Saturday, September 19th, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Volunteers will help remove invasive plant species, care for existing native vegetation, and spread mulch to support local water quality, wildlife, and pollinators. Exact meeting location will be provided after signing up.

What will volunteers be doing at the event?

While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities. Healthy ecosystems and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally 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 create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

• Caring for native vegetation
• Removing invasive plant species such as Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, English ivy, Bindweed (aka Morning Glory), English holly, foxglove, etc.
• Spreading a layer of tree mulch to help reduce weed pressure and drought stress during the dry season

For your safety and comfort please bring:

• Clothing that can get dirty
• Long pants and sleeves (we recommend layers)
• Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)
• Full water bottle!