Celebrate Earth Day April 22 with a behind-the-scenes peek at Port of Tacoma wildlife habitat and environmental projects.
The free narrated bus tour will include Gog-le-hi-te II wetlands along the Puyallup River and property near the Hylebos Creek, where construction will begin this year on what eventually will become 23 acres of restored freshwater and intertidal marsh, forested upland and riparian habitat.
Visitors also will view the Port’s pioneering “tree in a box” to prevent water pollution. This pilot project is the first time the low impact development technology has been used in an industrial setting. Latest results show the native trees filter out 90 percent of zinc from stormwater runoff.
Tour details
Thursday, April 22
9:30 a.m. to about noon
Begins and ends at the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd.
Space is limited for this free tour, and reservations are required. Children age 6 and older are welcome. Photo identification is required for passengers 17 years of age and older.
This tour will involve minor hiking; comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
Reserve your free seat for the special April 22 Earth Day tour by calling (253) 383-9463 or e-mailing bustours@portoftacoma.com.
About the Port of Tacoma
The Port of Tacoma is an economic engine for South Puget Sound, with more than 43,000 family-wage jobs in Pierce County and 113,000 jobs across Washington state connected to Port activities. A major gateway to Asia and Alaska, the Port of Tacoma is among the largest container ports in North America. The Port is also a major center for bulk, breakbulk and project/heavy-lift cargoes, as well as automobiles and trucks.
Contact: Tara Mattina, Port of Tacoma, (253) 428-8674