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Harbor History Museum,
Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor High School science teacher Joanne Moore presents this discussion on her recent research expedition to the Arctic Circle...
Tacoma nature events
Special Lecture: From Gig Harbor to the Arctic
Thursday, Jun 20
6:30p
Explore the Shore
Wednesday, Jun 26
12:30p
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium,
Tacoma
Become a citizen scientist for a day at Owen Beach! Join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium naturalists for low tide beach walks where we will identify tide pool animals and record their presence and lo...
Tiger Conservation Weekend
Saturday, Jul 27
8:30a
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium,
Tacoma
The world populations of Sumatran and Malayan tigers have dwindled into the low hundreds...
Tiger Cubs First Birthday
Friday, Aug 23
8:30a
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium,
Tacoma
Celebrate Berani and Dumai's first birthdays with us on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24.
Berani the Malayan tiger cub arrived at the Zoo on Oct...
Sharks!
Saturday, Aug 3
8:30a
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium,
Tacoma
See and learn all about sharks at our Sharks celebration!
The aquariums will be bubbling with fun activities all day long. All special shark festivities are FREE with zoo admission.
Habitat Restoration Work
Friday, Jun 21
9:00a
Tacoma Nature Center,
Tacoma
Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive...
Get Your Feet Wet
Tuesday, Jun 25
11:00a
Narrows Park,
Gig Harbor
Join Harbor WildWatch at the beach! Our signature "Get Your Feet Wet" program takes place at local beaches throughout the Summer...
Arctic Animal Conservation Celebration
Saturday, Dec 14
9:30a
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium,
Tacoma
Come play the Arctic way! See how our polar bears, muskoxen and Arctic foxes stay cool all year long with fun toys and treats called enrichment...
Children's Story Hour
Wednesday, Jun 19
11:00a
W.W. Seymour Conservatory,
Tacoma
(12 & under free). Join Bonnie Beaudoin among the beautiful flowers.
Get Your Feet Wet
Sunday, Jul 21
9:00a
Narrows Park,
Gig Harbor
Join Harbor WildWatch at the beach! Our signature "Get Your Feet Wet" program takes place at local beaches throughout the Summer...
Family Nature Walk - McKinley Park
Saturday, Aug 10
1:00p
McKinley Park,
Tacoma
Explore Tacoma Parks during these seasonal naturalist-led family walks. Discover the amazing plants and animals that live in these parks and how they adapt in the different seasons...
Family Nature Walk - Swan Creek Park
Saturday, Jul 6
10:00a
Swan Creek park,
Tacoma
All ages welcome, free
Explore Tacoma Parks during these seasonal naturalist-led family walks...
Plant Conservation Day
Saturday, Jul 6
8:30a
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium,
Tacoma
Join us for a celebration of the Zoo's abundant and exotic flora Saturday, July 6 during Plant Conservation Day.
Family Nature Walk - Wapato Hills Park
Saturday, Jul 27
10:00a
Wapato Hills Park,
Tacoma
Explore Tacoma Parks during these seasonal naturalist-led family walks. Discover the amazing plants and animals that live in these parks and how they adapt in the different seasons...
Tiptoe through the Tidepools
Saturday, Jul 20
9:00a
Titlow Park,
Tacoma
Bring your family to explore the beach, learn about tide pool life and have lots of fun during some of the lowest tides of the year! Titlow Beach is located at the west end of 6th Avenue in Tacoma.
