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Peck Greenspace Work Party
2nd Saturday of the Month | 1 – 3 pm at Peck Greenspace Register online via MyImpact Help Park Steward Austin keep Peck’s Greenspace healthy by mulching tree…
Browns Point Playfield Work Party
2nd Friday of the Month | 9 am – 12 pm at Browns Point Playfield Register online via MyImpact Restore the habitat at Browns Point Playfield by joining…
Tots on the Trail
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Grit City Birders Habitat Restoration
2nd Saturday of the Month | 9 am – 12 pm at Titlow Park Register online via MyImpact Help revitalize a habitat for local avian species at Titlow Park.…
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Point Defiance Bear Grotto Work Party
9 am-12 pm, meet near the old “Bear Grotto” in Point Defiance Park Register online via MyImpact Help behind the Bear Grotto at Point Defiance Park and give…
Senator Rosa Franklin Park Work Party
2nd Saturday of the month | 9 am-12 pm at Senator Rosa Franklin Park Register online via MyImpact Join volunteers to help beautify and maintain the restoration…
Harvest Home
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn at the 2026 Harvest Home festival.
Peck Greenspace Work Party
2nd Saturday of the Month | 1 – 3 pm at Peck Greenspace Register online via MyImpact Help Park Steward Austin keep Peck’s Greenspace healthy by mulching tree…
Wapato Bird Walk
2nd Sunday of the Month | 9-11 am, meet outside the Wapato Park Pavilion Free, drop-ins welcome Join a Park Guide for a guided bird walk around Wapato Lake and…
Park Board Meeting
Babies on the Trail
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can…
Story Hour at the Conservatory
TNC Stewardship Work Party
TNC Stewardship Work Party 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month; 9 am-12 pm at Tacoma Nature Center Free! No pre-registration necessary Help us care for the park…
Tots on the Trail
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Fall Native Plant Sale
Landscape your yard with a variety of plants that are native to the PNW area with our annual native plant sale.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance – CANCELLED
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Oak Tree Park Work Party
Every 3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at Oak Tree Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward Albert to help beautify and maintain the…
McKinley Park Work Party
3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at McKinley Park Register online via MyImpact Help Habitat Steward Danny keep McKinley Park’s habitat healthy by…
Grit City Litter Cleanup
Join community volunteers to clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park.
Dickman Mill Work Party
Guided Dog Walk: Alderwood Park
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 2-3 PM at Alderwood Park Free, drop-ins welcome Want to go for a walk? Canines and their human companions are invited to join…
Showbox Presents: Bleachers – FULL
Volunteering for this event is now full. Click here to view more dune concerts that are still accepting volunteers.