Green Tacoma Day
Green Tacoma Day, hosted by the Green Tacoma Partnership, is an annual day of service where volunteers come together across numerous sites to participate in tree plantings, hands-on restoration, exploration of local green spaces, and family-friendly learning activities. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or it’s your first time, you’re invited to take part in activities that help protect and restore the natural areas in your neighborhood. Participants of all ages are welcome to join in individual actions or group efforts to care for Tacoma’s environment.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
What’s it Like to Volunteer?
Volunteering for Green Tacoma Day is a wonderful opportunity for Tacoma community members to come together for a day of helping protect and restore our city’s natural spaces.
- No experience necessary. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
- Hands-on activities may include removing invasive species, weeding, planting trees, reintroducing native plants, and spreading mulch.
- Training, tools, and even snacks, are provided at each of the sites.
- Please be sure to bring a water bottle, your enthusiasm, and dress for the outdoors (this event is rain or shine).
- If you’re looking for opportunities to participate but need an option other than a restoration work or planting, see the sites below marked with an ‘*’ for more activities.
Green Tacoma Day 2025 Sites
About the Green Tacoma Partnership
Originally formed in 2005, the Green Tacoma Partnership is a collaborative effort between multiple organizations, non-profits, businesses, and community members with the goal of engaging Tacomans and restoring and maintaining forested parks, open spaces, and other treasured green spaces. The partnership works with local communities to recruit, train, and support volunteer stewards to lead restoration projects in urban natural areas and parks and aims to build a strong and healthy urban forest for everyone.
Each year the Green Tacoma Partnership hosts Green Tacoma Day, engaging the community and celebrating the many stewards and volunteers who contribute to keeping Tacoma green. The City of Tacoma participates in Green Tacoma Day to show our support and commitment to the community and to making Tacoma a healthier, safer place to live, work, and play.
Interested in hosting a Green Tacoma Day event? Check out our Green Tacoma Day Site Host FAQ for more information.