April is Earth Month, and Earth Day is coming up on Friday, April 22nd! If you’re looking for some different ways that you or your family and friends can get involved to help make Downtown Tacoma a cleaner, greener place, you won’t want to miss the great events happening this weekend on Saturday, April 16th.
Clean Up Downtown with Litter Free 253
Start off your Saturday by taking part in Litter Free 253’s third annual city-wide cleanup event. While there will be a number of cleanup sites throughout Tacoma, the downtown community will gather at the Tacoma Art Museum’s parking lot beginning at 9am.
At the cleanup meeting site, you’ll find a Litter Free 253 Leader, as well as a designated Litter Free 253 City dumpster. Upon arrival, please find your Litter Leader to sign in and get your supplies, which includes City of Tacoma garbage bags, disposable gloves, and litter grabbers.
What to Bring:
- Dress for rain or sun
- Thick-soled, close-toe shoes
- Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt
- Safety vest or bright colors for visibility
- Gloves and a litter grabber if you have them
- Hand sanitizer
Help keep downtown clean, and join this free and fun event on Saturday, April 16th from 9am – 11am. Registration is required and more information can be found here. Be sure to follow Litter Free 253 on social media for additional resources and to learn more.
Don’t Miss the South Sound Sustainability Expo:
The South Sound Sustainability Expo is back, celebrating its 14th year! Stop by on Saturday, April 16th from 10am – 3pm to connect with regional environmental experts, and organizations, over 80 vendors, and a number of family-friendly activities and resources available to help make life more sustainable.
Different activities taking place will include:
Kids Corner: Enjoy a seed planting activity using reused and recycled materials with members from The Tacoma Nature Center.
Pop-Up Forest: What could our urban and built environment look and feel like with more trees? The City of Tacoma’s Urban Forestry team will be on-hand to guide guests through this interactive experience.
Mending Station: Bring your clothing and textiles in need of minor repairs, and a skilled team of “fixers” will be available to get your garments looking good as new!
Live Music & Performances: Local and regional artists and musicians will showcase environmentally-inspired art.
Food Trucks: Local food vendors will set up in Tollefson Plaza to provide hungry Expo attendees with delicious food sourced from local ingredients and food producers.
The South Sound Sustainability Expo will be taking place along the Prairie Line Trail at the University of Washington Tacoma campus at 1700 Commerce Street. Learn more about this fun, earth-friendly event here.
