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X-WR-CALNAME:Tacoma · outdoors · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Traipse Through Wright Park DTSTART:20260917T163000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T003003Z UID:event_316313211@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures\nA leisurly to moderate paced walk through and around Wright Park. Dogs welcome if on a leash. Rain or shine\ , so dress appropriately for the weather.We will meet at the picnic table in front of the conservatory. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T003003Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacomaoutdoors/events/316313211/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TNC Stewardship Work Party DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10013311-1789722000-1789732800@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:TNC Stewardship Work Party\n1st and 3rd Fridays of the month\; 9 am-12 pm at Tacoma Nature Center\nFree! No pre-registration necessary\n \nHelp us care for the park by participating in a work party held on the 1 st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 9 am-12 pm. Stewardship volunteers he lp maintain the trails and grounds at the Tacoma Nature Center. Tasks incl ude trimming vegetation\, planting\, removing non-native species and maint aining planting beds and gardens. Picking up litter and other miscellaneou s tasks also may be part of the job. \n\nNo experience is necessary but pl ease come dressed for the weather and getting dirty\nAll ages are welcome but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult\nWork parties will occur rain or shine LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z LOCATION:Tacoma Nature Center\, 1919 S Tyler St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, Un ited States URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/tnc-stewardship-work-party/2026-09-1 8/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ruston Way Walk to Dune Peninsula - 3 to 5 miles DTSTART:20260918T163000Z DTEND:20260918T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T003003Z UID:event_316122329@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures\nWe will walk along Ruston Way path to Dune Peninsula and back. Option to turn around at Point Ruston. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T003003Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacomaoutdoors/events/316122329/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tots on the Trail DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10044859-1789725600-1789732800@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/tots-on-the-trail/2026-09-18/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Clarks Creek Birding Walk DTSTART:20260919T153000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T045211Z UID:event_315778045@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nEnjoy a walk t hrough riparian forest along Clark's Creek! This park is home to songbirds \, water birds\, and even a heron rookery. Expect a 2 hour walk starting a t the pond with a turnaround point at the rookery.\nLed by Tahoma Bird All iance member and volunteer Caitlyn Cechetto.\nThis walk follows predominan tly gravel and paved trails\, with brief walks across grass and dirt. The path is mostly flat\, with a single steeper slope at the end. Park bathroo ms are available at the beginning\, middle\, and end of the route (current ly there aren't any gender neutral bathrooms). Ample parking is available in lots and on street.\nMeet in the covered area at the west side of Decou rsey Pond Park. Newcomer friendly\, first time birders welcome!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T045211Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/birding-with-the-tahoma-audubon-society/events/ 315778045/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oak Tree Park Work Party DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10010511-1789808400-1789819200@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Every 3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at Oak Tree P ark\nRegister online via MyImpact\n\nJoin Park Steward Albert to help beau tify and maintain the restoration site at Oak Tree Park\, remove invasive plants and keep the park clean. \n\nAll ages and abilities welcome\, no ex perience necessary.\nTools and training will be provided. Gloves are requi red.\nDress for the weather. Work party will take place rain or shine.\nRe strooms not available at the park.\n\nFor questions\, please reach out to Community and Special Projects Coordinator\, Kevin Johnson\, at kevin.john son@tacomaparks.com. \nWhat to Bring \nBring a water bottle\, snack and ga rdening gloves if you have them (we’ll have spares). \nWhere to Meet \nP lease meet at the park entrance on Pine street S (Get directions). \nWhere to Park \nStreet parking is available on Pine street S. \nYouth Participa nt Waiver \nIf you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent o r guardian\, please come to the event with our Youth Participant Waiver si gned by a parent or guardian. LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/oak-tree-park-work-party/2026-09-19/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:McKinley Park Work Party DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10010377-1789808400-1789819200@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at McKinley Park\nR egister online via MyImpact\n\nHelp Habitat Steward Danny keep McKinley Pa rk’s habitat healthy by clearing invasive weeds. After the work party\, take a stroll through the trails to check out the waterfall and reflection pond – a real gem in the Eastside of Tacoma. \n\nAll ages and abilities welcome\, no experience necessary.\nTools and training will be provided. Gloves are required.\nDress for the weather. Work party will take place ra in or shine.\nRestrooms not available at the park.\n\nFor questions\, plea se reach out to Community and Special Projects Coordinator\, Kevin Johnson \, at kevin.johnson@tacomaparks.com. \nWhat to Bring \nBring a water bottl e\, snack and gardening gloves if you have them (we’ll have spares). \nW here to Meet \nPlease meet near the park entrance on Upper Park St (Get d irections). \nWhere to Park \nStreet parking is available on East I St. \n Youth Participant Waiver \nIf you are under 18 and attending the event wit hout a parent or guardian\, please come to the event with our Youth Partic ipant Waiver signed by a parent or guardian. LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/mckinley-park-work-party-2/2026-09-1 9/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Point Defiance Park Hike Outer Loop Trail 4.3 Miles DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T003003Z UID:event_316313214@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures\nWe will meet up at the Fort Nisqua lly Parking area near the picnic shelter. We will hike the Outer Loop.\nMo st Saturdays a Tacoma Parks guide will be leading the hike.\nPlease remove your name for the attendance list if you cannot make it LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T003003Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacomaoutdoors/events/316313214/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Explore and Restore: Fall Session 1 Meridian Habitat Park DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060233Z UID:10007759-1789812000-1789819200@www.southsoundtalk.com CATEGORIES:education,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided forest walk and a practical training on t ree planting and maintenance. You will learn about the park’s local ecos ystem and how to support healthy forest growth. If weather permits\, you w ill also have the opportunity to plant trees and shrubs in the park. No ex perience needed. \nParticipants will get a free seedling to bring home! \n This series is in partnership with Pierce County Parks. \nRegistration REQ UIRED in advance at our website for this FREE event: www.piercecountywa.go v/earthmattersseries LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060233Z LOCATION:Meridian Habitat Park\, Register for more details like parking an d meeting location & FAQs\, Puyallup URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-pierce-county-event/explore-and- restore-fall-session-1-meridian-habitat-park-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:SouthSoundTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Dog Walk: Alderwood Park DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T120557Z UID:10112858-1789826400-1789830000@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 | 2-3 PM at Alderwood Park\nFre e\, drop-ins welcome\n\nWant to go for a walk? Canines and their human com panions are invited to join dog-loving Park Guide Jess on a monthly one-ho ur walk through Tacoma parks. The pace will be casual for pups of all ages and sizes and includes both paved and uneven walking surfaces. All dogs m ust be on a leash and well-behaved. Walks will happen rain or shine. \n\nP lease meet at the Alderwood Park picnic shelter.\nClick here to view more events with our Park Guides.\nClick here to view a list of upcoming guided dog walks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T120557Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/guided-dog-walk-8/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Titlow Bird Walk DTSTART:20260920T160000Z DTEND:20260920T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T120548Z UID:10085713-1789894800-1789902000@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T120548Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/titlow-bird-walk-9/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Point Defiance Animal Loop Road Work Party DTSTART:20260920T163000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T120548Z UID:10112556-1789896600-1789905600@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Third Sunday of the Month | 9:30 am-12 pm\nMeet on the trail a cross from the back of the Zoo Maintenance buildings on North Animal Loop Rd. (view map)\nRegister online via MyImpact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin local bot anist Romey Haberle to take back the trailside from nonnative blackberries and set the native berries free. We are working to restore the tree canop y in this favorite birding spot and entrance trail to our beautiful forest . A seasonal small wetland makes this a unique location\, with many differ ent kinds of plants not seen in most of the park. \n\nAcross the seasons\, we’ll take a short stroll to practice plant names and see what natural wonders are unfolding in this special spot.\nThis opportunity is best for ages 12+ because we will mostly be working with blackberries and those bit e back!\n\nWhat You’ll Do \n\nRemove unwanted weeds\nCare for newly plan ted native plants\nLearn about local ecology and restoration practices\nHa ve fun working with fellow nature lovers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring \nWe ar sturdy shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and bring a water bottle. Tools\, gloves\, and training provided. \nWhere to Meet \nMeet on the tra ilhead across from the zoo parking lot on on North Animal Loop Rd. (view m ap) \nWhere to Park \nParking is available in zoo parking lot D\, directly across from the trailhead. \nYouth Participant Waiver \nIf you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian\, please come to t he event with our Youth Participant Waiver signed by a parent or guardia n. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T120548Z LOCATION:North Animal Loop Rd. Trailhead\, Five Mile Dr\, Tacoma\, WA 9840 7\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/point-defiance-work-party-6-4/2026-0 9-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Walk/Hike Point Defiance Outer Loop DTSTART:20260921T163000Z DTEND:20260921T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T003003Z UID:event_316313215@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures\nWe will meet in the parking area a t Ft Nisqually at Pt Defiance Park. A nice moderate paced walk/Hike on the outer loop\, approximately 4.3 miles (Dark blue line on map). This is a d irt trail which can get muddy when raining\, so wear appropriate footwear. Dogs welcome. Do not leave valuables in your car. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T003003Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacomaoutdoors/events/316313215/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Walk Dune Peninsula to Point Ruston DTSTART:20260922T003000Z DTEND:20260922T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T005845Z UID:event_316379020@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers\nWe will walk along the water front trail and loop back to the start. The trail is paved and flat. milea ge is just under two mile. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T005845Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacoma-unlikely-hiker/events/316379020/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening walk at Titlow Park - Meet across from the Beach T avern DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260827T003702Z UID:event_315682722@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers\nWe will walk the serene 1.3 mile Hidden Lake loop and the .75 mile pond loop. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003702Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacoma-unlikely-hiker/events/315682722/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Walk/Hike Point Defiance Outer Loop DTSTART:20260923T163000Z DTEND:20260923T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T003003Z UID:event_316313217@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures\nWe will meet in the parking area a t Ft Nisqually at Pt Defiance Park. A nice moderate paced walk/Hike on the outer loop\, approximately 4.3 miles (Dark blue line on map). This is a d irt trail which can get muddy when raining\, so wear appropriate footwear. Dogs welcome. Do not leave valuables in your car.\n\nFollow the signs to Fort Nisqually. Plenty of Parking. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T003003Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacomaoutdoors/events/316313217/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Outdoors Adventures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babies on the Trail DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T120511Z UID:10112283-1790157600-1790164800@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120511Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/babies-on-the-trail-2/2026-09-23/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(NEW STARTING LOCATION) Noon Walk @ Point Ruston and Wilson Bridge DTSTART:20260923T190000Z DTEND:20260923T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T065830Z UID:event_315682723@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers\nWe will meet at the parking lot of the Ruston Waterfront Market. We will then walk down to the Ruston Waterfront and make a loop along Ruston Way back to the market. For those who want to walk a bit farther\, we can continue to Wilson Bridge and back . LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T065830Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacoma-unlikely-hiker/events/315682723/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR