Here's some pictures from the April 16th event at First Creek Middle School. A total of 144 youth and adults signed in and attended.
The goal of the day was to plant dozens of native trees and smaller native plants, also grub out some blackberries and English Ivy. Plus, to learn about the environment and storm water and have a fun in the process. The day was hugh success and everyone had a good time.
The goal of the day was to plant dozens of native trees and smaller native plants, also grub out some blackberries and English Ivy. Plus, to learn about the environment and storm water and have a fun in the process. The day was hugh success and everyone had a good time.
Donna Chang, instructor at First Creek Middle School
Introduces the activities of the day
Students admiring the new sign they helped creat.It will be placed near the area they've been restoring with Native Plants
Volunteers from Lincoln Hign, UWT, First Creek Middle Schooland the community participated
First Creek Middle School students planting Native Plants
Students helping First Creek by planting Native Plants-------------------------------------------------------------
Global Youth Services Day is an annual events with youth around the world volunteers in their communities to make a difference. This was also Parks Appreciation Day in Tacoma and many volunteers around the city participated in cleaning up our parks.
UW Tacoma and First Creek Middle School wrote grants to help support this project and the days activities. Also, a special thanks goes to the Puyallup Tribe, Pierce County Stream Team, First Creek Neighbors, and the City of Tacoma for helping.
Join us next year!
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