Throughout the year, CHB offers webinars covering various topics, hosts environmental justice camps for youth, and social events. Check back often to learn more about ways you can connect with us in person.
Join Celeste Reed for this special Earth Day Guided Forest Therapy Walk in the NW Native Plant Garden in Point Defiance Park. This event is free to the public thanks to funding from Tacoma Creates. Registration is required and space...
Come learn how to make a bee-themed pop-up card with Nature Explorers 253! We will use construction paper to make these fun cards and you will be able to learn a bit about bees. All materials provided!
It's time to start bidding! Our virtual silent auction is officially open and ready for your bids. The auction closes on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Click the link below to see all the amazing items up for grabs...
Purchase Tickets Today!! Communities for a Healthy Bay is excited to announce the return of our Cheers to a Healthy Bay benefit auction! Join us Friday, May 12, at the Foss Waterway Seaport. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. followed...
Come gather temperature data and celebrate our tree plantings in the Tacoma Mall Neighborhood. This will be a fun community science event, picnic in the park, and tree walk! Agenda: You can come for one or all of the sessions....
Growing herbs can enhance your garden, add structural beauty, attract pollinators, and bring culinary joy to your kitchen. Learn what herbs do well in our climate, when to plant and harvest and preserving tips. > Plant Choices: types, perennials...
Reduce your use of harsh or toxic garden and landscape chemicals to create a healthier, less costly environment and control plant diseases and pests. > Healthy soil supports healthy plants and protects from disease > Good bugs, bacteria, nematodes, worms...
What steps should arborists take to protect wildlife, follow relevant laws, and get their work done? Pacific northwest arborists generally want to act responsibly but can be unaware of laws and best practices to navigate these complicated topics. The Tree...
Join Tacoma Tree Foundation for a special in-person conversation focused on tree canopy and climate connections in Tacoma. Kristi Lynett, City of Tacoma Sustainability Officer for the City of Tacoma, will discuss the impact that climate change is having in...
Calling all local environmentalists and nature enthusiasts! We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Green Drinks, where we will shine a spotlight on the incredible Greening Research in Tacoma project (G.R.I.T.) happening right here in our community. The Tacoma...
Tacoma Ocean Fest returns to the Foss Waterway Seaport June 2-4, 2023 and beyond! Incredible art, music, dance, film, poetry, science and water fun bring our community together to celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats and get inspired to...
Get out those LEDs – and if you have one, a kayak or paddleboard. On Friday June 2, Tacomans will light up the Thea Foss Waterway with the annual Lantern Paddle for Species, a part of Tacoma Ocean Fest 2022....
Join Ocean Fest and South Sound Surfrider to clean up a beach! As part of Ocean Fest month, we’ll be picking up trash on Ruston Way beaches to protect ocean animals. PLUS: Make a trash art whale! Vibe with Hawaiian...
A fabulous day full of art, circus, music, dance, poetry, hands-on science, speakers, kids activities, kayak tryouts, boat tours, food trucks and SO MUCH MORE!