We are bringing trees to Parkland in 2023 with the support of Pierce County and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Residents of the Parkland designated census area can sign up to receive free trees for their property, as well as resources on tree planting and care through a Tree Stewards Training.
Our goal is to distribute 200 trees to homes in Parkland! Parkland is a neighborhood with one of the lowest Tree Equity Scores in the state, so increasing the amount of tree coverage in this area will have impactful social and environmental benefits.
Apply by February 14, 2023 to participate! Most trees will be distributed by February 23, 2023 with volunteer planting assistance available on February 25, 2023.
You are also welcome to come to our Walk-up Tree Share on February 25th at the Sprinker Recreation Center parking lot (14824 C St S, Tacoma, WA 98444) from 10am-3pm.
We are also looking for volunteers to help us plant trees in Parkland on February 25th, 2023. We will meet at the Sprinker Recreation Center parkling lot at 8:30am and be assisting homeowners with planting their trees.
Applications now closed. If you want trees, take a look at our calendar to see our upcoming events and tree shares!
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Tree Stewards Training
Want to learn more about how you can increase Parkland’s tree canopy? Tacoma Tree Foundation is offering a FREE Tree Stewards Training to Parkland residents on Saturday, February 18 at Sprinker Recreation Center, Alder Room (14824 C St S, Tacoma, WA 98444)! This 5-hour training (10:00–3:00) will include information on tree selection, planting, and pruning young trees. Participants will also learn how to communicate about trees with their neighbors and how to organize a tree planting event. Up to 12 tree stewards will get the skills they need to get directly involved in taking local action and engaging with their communities about sustainability and stewardship. Participants will receive a $100 stipend. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Apply by February 8th, 2023. (Application now closed).
What types of trees do we offer?
Note: We will work with you to find the right trees for your property depending on availability.
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Scott's Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Medium evergreen. Drought tolerant medium sized pine tree, native to Europe they are tolerant to urban conditions and have a really pretty form.
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Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
Big evergreen, native to Asia. Very popular landscaping trees, beautiful form, tolerant of urban conditions.
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Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue')
Medium flowering broadleaf evergreen, a Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest, tolerant of urban conditions
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Ginko (Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar')
Big broadleaf trees, ginkos are beautiful trees and very tolerant of urban conditions.
Green Blocks is a program of the Tacoma Tree Foundation. Funds for this project were provided by the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program, with additional support from Pierce County.
