July First Creek Update

On July 1st, we had a very well attend Picnic in First Creek, approximately 66 people showed up to enjoy the Meadow at First Creek (just below East 32nd Street bridge). The food and interest in First Creek was terrific.

The First Creek Watershed Stewardship Committee continues to meet twice a month in an effort to come up with a long range plan for the First Creek Watershed. We've had some really good speakers and have got a lot of feedback and interest from the City of Tacoma and the Puyallup Tribe.

Invasive plants are growing wild (and out of control) in First Creek. Unfortunately, there is not much we can do about it at this time. The City of Tacoma is working with the Green Tacoma Partnership to come up with better ways for volunteers to work on city property, which most of First Creek is.

Our next big public event will be September 26th with a tour of First Creek!
This will be an opportunity to learn about First Creek and the future plans to make this area into a community asset and Wildlife Habitat. Tours will leave at 11:00, 11:30, Noon, and 12:30. Bring sturdy hiking boots and dress for the weather conditions.

Earth Month Community Project April 4th

FIRST CREEK SPRING CLEAN-UP
EARTH MONTH CELEBRATION

Saturday, April 4th - 9 to Noon
Celebration and Volunteer Lunch from Noon to 1:30

Please Join Us in Helping to Make Our Neighborhood
Cleaner and Our Environment Better

This major clean-up event centered around the care of our environment and making our neighborhood a better place to live. It’s also about starting to protect and preserving the First Creek Watershed, a major green belt just off Portland Avenue. Please join us for a three hours of picking up liter and trash, and removing Ivy. We’ll be working on and cleaning up the green belt between East 29th to East 34th (near the Emerald Queen Casino) as well as cleaning up the area at Fairbanks and First Creek.

Let’s show the City of Tacoma that we care about making our environment and the Eastside better. Organize a team/group from your network of friends, co-workers, youth or church groups and join us. Even without a team you can join us, individual always welcome. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP by April 2nd if possible or just show up on the 4th of April. Lunch served from Noon to 1:30 at Portland Avenue Community Center.

When: Saturday morning April 4th, 9 to Noon
Where: 1801 East 34th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404.
Church Parking lot at East 34th and “R” Street (off Portland AVE)
Celebration Lunch: Noon to 1:30 (Portland Avenue Community Center)

You should dress appropriate to the weather in layers, bring heavy gloves (leather recommended) and wear sturdy work boots.

To RSVP or request additional information: email: firstcreekwatershed@gmail.com or call Dan Fear at (425) 260-4991.

Website: http://firstcreekwatershed.blogspot.com/ (additional information and pictures on the website).

Please volunteer and support this community event, with your help we can make a difference.

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About First Creek
First Creek is located between Portland Avenue and Roosevelt Heights and it also runs through Salishan.The City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe, Tacoma Housing Authority, community and environmental groups are partnering to transform First Creek into a community asset. While we recognize we may not restore the creek to its original condition, we do believe we can preserve the area for future generations to enjoy as part of their community. We envision a clean and healthy habitat with native plants, recreational trails, and educational materials related to the creek’s historical and cultural significance.

This event is in association with the Green Tacoma Partnership, The Puyallup Tribe, The City of Tacoma, First Creek Neighbors, Tacoma Housing Authority and the Washington Native Plant Society.

First Creek - February 27th

Lovely morning on First Creek and here's some proof.
Please join us for our April 4th, Spring Clean-up and Celebration, additional information in previous post.

First Creek is located between Portland Avenue and Roosevelt Heights on the Eastside of Tacoma.

The City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe, Tacoma Housing Authority, community and environmental groups are partnering to transform First Creek into a community asset. While we recognize we may not restore the creek to its original condition, we do believe we can preserve the area for future generations to enjoy as part of their community. We envision a clean and healthy habitat with native plants, recreational trails, and educational materials related to the creek’s historical and cultural significance.

Please plan on joining us on April 4th. 9-Noon.
Lovely Barbeque lunch for everyone helping with the clean-up.