If you’ve ever wondered what trees get up to once the days are shorter, join us for this fall Nature Explorers walk! Local arborist Shauna Willett will teach us how to identify different evergreens and deciduous tree species when they have lost their leaves. As we learn tree ID, we’ll also learn how to tell the difference between trees that are deciduous, dormant, dead, or deadly! This event is designed for a middle-school age audience and their families, however younger or older kids are welcome as well!
A take-home activity will be provided to all registered attendees for the learning and fun to continue after the walk ends!
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This is an outdoor event. We use an amplifier to project our speaker's voice. We recommend that HH attendees stand at the front. Please dress comfortably and according to the weather forecast. Consider bringing rain gear, warm layers, and waterproof shoes.
We hold all events rain or shine. But we do cancel if the weather poses any risk. If in doubt, please check our socials and website for updates.
This location is accessible by Pierce Transit but on Route 1 6th Ave - Pacific Ave at the 6th Ave & Sprague St stop.
Speaker Bio
Shauna Willett is an ISA Certified Arborist and the Construction Arborist for the City of Tacoma’s Urban Forestry Team. She works with engineers, project managers and construction crews to make sure trees are cared for throughout construction projects. She brings experience from the utility, academic, municipal, and consulting sectors — including her time as a utility arborist with Puget Sound Energy, where she enjoyed helping people learn how to choose, prune, and manage trees near power lines. At the City, she also helps plan work for the Tree Crew and is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Shauna holds a BSLA and a Master’s degree in Geography with a focus on Urban Forestry and Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Davis. Her favorite tree right now is a copper beech (Fagus sylvatica Purpurea).