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X-WR-CALNAME:Tacoma · outdoors · Saturday · CalDiscovery 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 END:VCALENDAR