Get your street tree requests in by February 2nd! Check our project map on the program website to see if you qualify for free tree matching, tree delivery, planting assistance and summer supplemental watering. 

Every tree has a story to tell about how it comes to be in a given spot, and many of the stories are as much about people as they are about trees.

Need company or "accountabili-buddies" to get your tasks done? Free, quiet co-working space for climate + sustainability organizers & professionals.

As we conclude another seasonal cycle, we invite you to join David Lasky, Sarah Low, and Northwest Sinfonietta to wander through Wright Park and find inspiration for creating your own visual poem. During our time together, we will walk among the trees with Sarah Low, then gather at the Wright Park classroom to write and draw together with David Lasky’s guidance.

Join us at the 4th Annual State of the Urban Forest to learn about new tree canopy data collected by the City of Tacoma Urban Forestry Program, about the City’s five-year plan to improve urban forest outcomes, and how TTF is supporting communities to ensure today’s trees are here tomorrow.

We would love help from volunteers of all ages to plant on residential and public properties. No experience is required! By offering planting assistance we lower barriers to tree planting across the Tacoma area. Join us! Sign up below to help your neighbors plant trees! Learn more and Register HERE.

Come explore Lincoln Park with Tacoma Tree Foundation’s Nature Explorers, and learn spooky and fun facts about the biggest plants on earth!

Learn how to recognize healthy soil, feed and nourish the soil food web, and build soil fertility using natural strategies and techniques available to everyone. Get down to the ground level for a soil-eyed view that will change the way you grow.

Learn about common problems associated with poor pruning practices, how to avoid them; common pests and pathogens; how to identify problem signs and symptoms; when to prune; when to talk to an arborist and what questions to ask.

Witness the magic of newly planted trees as we walk alongside Sarah Low and learn about the trees we’re planting in the South End!

Join a planting team led by a trained tree captain and get dirty planting trees in the South End neighborhood!

Take your volunteering to the next level – become a tree captain!

Join us at the UW-T Giving Garden for this lunch and learn workshop where you will learn pruning methods to help your fruit trees live a long and healthy life. We will focus on apple, pear, and stone fruit trees. Please bring your own lunch! We’ll have warm beverages available. Tools will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Learn information on tree selection, care, and planting. Participants will also learn how to communicate about trees with their neighbors and engage in their community. Become a tree steward and gain essential tools on how to connect with your community about trees and their collective benefits!

Join local botanist Romey Haberle to learn about the past and present of this beautiful park.

What do trees do for us? What can we do to support trees and each other amidst the pressures of climate change and rapid development in our region? In this presentation, we will explain why the Puget Sound region's urban forest needs our support, and how the Tacoma Tree Foundation is working with communities to increase tree canopy and access to environmental health and education. We will share opportunities to volunteer, walk with us, and get involved in supporting trees and people in your community!

Get your questions about Green Blocks: Hilltop answered, connect with other tree fans, learn about our work, play games, and win some neat prizes!

Join us on zoom for an interactive webinar where we will learn about the racist history of urban forestry in the U.S. and consider actions we can take at the individual and organizational levels today to reduce barriers to trees and grow an urban forest that serves us all.

On this walk, we will learn from Sarah Low and Barry Goldstein about how trees are managed in a downtown landscape and their importance in reducing pollution carried by stormwater runoff.

A free walk and technical training for residents on understanding and addressing urban tree health.

Join us to learn about these lifesaving benefits of urban trees:

• How urban trees support perinatal and women’s health

• How loss of trees due to pests increases cardiovascular and lower respiratory mortality

• How tree-planting programs positively impact cardiovascular health

Acompáñanos para celebrar los beneficios de caminar juntos en la naturaleza. Nos reuniremos en Wapato Park donde podrás participar en una caminata de atención plena y activar tu creatividad con arte rupestre.

Join us to celebrate the benefits of walking together in nature. We will gather in Wapato Park where you’ll be able to participate in a bilingual mindfulness  and a wellness rock painting activity.

Get to know some remarkable trees and the hidden wonders of their understory! We’ll also think about the differences between street and campus habitats, and what to look out for when moving between these spaces.

For PNW Climate Week, we are gathering at Wapato Hills to learn about how the heat is affecting South Tacoma and what you can do to get involved. On Saturday July 19th, bring your friends and family to learn about sustainable volunteering opportunities in Tacoma and how we can make a difference together.

Celebrate the first day of summer with trees and water! Walking from UW Tacoma to the iconic Thea Foss Waterway, learn how trees are managed in a downtown landscape and they interact with stormwater runoff. Dress appropriately for PNW summer weather. Prepare to walk approximately 2 miles on pavement, up and down stairs and steep streets.

Join us at Wapato Hills and learn about its aspen and Oregon ash plant communities! Expect to find surprises along the way! 

Do you care about Hilltop? Would you like to help increase its tree canopy?

How old is the oldest tree in the world? Find out by traveling 290 million years into the past, and learn about trees that lived among dinosaurs, trees whose spread covers 100 acres, and many other living marvels.