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Titlow Bird Walk
(All ages) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Titlow Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest.
Point Defiance Animal Loop Road Work Party
Third Sunday of the Month | 9:30 am-12 pm Meet on the trail across from the back of the Zoo Maintenance buildings on North Animal Loop Rd. (view map) Register…
Committee of the Whole
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…
Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
Join the Point Defiance Garden Club volunteers by helping maintain landscape beds surrounding the Point Defiance Lodge.
Tots on the Trail
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Game Night with the Park Guides
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 4:30-7 pm at STAR Center Free, drop-ins welcome Join us for an evening of friendly competition and connection! Whether you’re a…
National Public Lands Day Work Party
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 9 am-12 pm, meet at the Puget Park playground Register online via MyImpact Celebrate National Public Lands Day by working…
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Wapato Park Work Party
4th Saturday of the month | 9 am-12 pm at Wapato Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward David to help beautify and maintain the restoration site…
Rhododendron Garden Club Work Party
Join Park Stewards and volunteers to care for important Rhododendrons in the historic Rhododendron Garden at Point Defiance Park.
Ursich Park Work Party
4th Saturday of the Month | 9 am – 12 pm at Catherine Ursich Park Register online via MyImpact Join Habitat Steward Joe in restoring Ursich Park’s natural area…
Boathouse Market
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10 am-3 pm at the Point Defiance Marina Free admission to the public | Register to become a vendor Gather, stroll, & shop to…
Point Defiance Bird Walk
(All Ages) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Point Defiance Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest.
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…
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.
Candlelight Tour
Campfires and candlelight provide illumination for this magical evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Pollinator Work Party at China Lake Park
1st Saturday of the Month | 9 am-12 pm at China Lake Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward Maggie in removing invasive species, plant beneficial…
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Work Party
1st Saturday of the Month | 9 am – 12 pm at Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward DJ Heath to help beautify and maintain…
Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
Candlelight Tour
Campfires and candlelight provide illumination for this magical evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.