NENC Endorsed

Warehouse Distribution Centers: Impacts on Our Environment

Atherton “Warehouse Distribution Centers: Impacts on Our Environment”, panel discussion on Sunday, April 30th, 1:00-3:00 at Evergreen Tacoma. The panel discussion will include the mega-warehouse planned for Tacoma’s South End neighborhood – a prime example of an environmental injustice! The deadline for the appeal of the mega-warehouse is May 5th. Read more →

State of The Urban Forest Event

http://iamlearningdisabled.com/book/   Thursday, May 25, 2023 7:00 PM  9:00 PM University of Washington Tacoma Join us for a special in-person conversation focused on tree canopy and climate connections in Tacoma. Kristi Lynett, City of Tacoma Sustainability Officer for the City of Tacoma, will discuss the impact that climate change is having in our community and the role of trees in making us… Read more →

Oscar’s Enemies Litter Pickup Awareness

  The following is taken from the Oscar’s Enemies’ news letter.   On 4/15, in just under two hours, 95 SELFLESS, DRIVEN and SUPPORTIVE volunteers safely picked up 1,700 pounds of trash in Central Tacoma! This is the second to the MOST trash that we’ve picked up (most being 1,760) and the first time that we had had 3 pick-up routes! There was SO much trash that one of our loyal… Read more →

WONDERFUL WORLD OF TREES AND PLANTS WALK

WONDERFUL WORLD OF TREES AND PLANTS WALK   Saturday, April 8 10:30-11:30 am Explore the plants of the Conservatory and the trees of Wright Park learning about the amazing ways plants and trees grow, survive, and communicate. Connect with nature and create community. Led by ecologist, Sarah Low, of Strategic Nature. Registration is required. This is a donation-based program and… Read more →

Archiving North End Communities

11AM-3PM January 21st Wheelock Library 3722 North 26th Street Tacoma WA 98407   The Community Archives Center is coming to the Wheelock branch to document stories from the North End community! Stop by on January 21st from 11:00 am-3:00 pm to share your story and add to the Community Archives Center digital archive. Record a short oral history (any language welcome!) about your… Read more →