Salvaging Activities in Pierce County
 

Thanks are due to the Pierce Conservation District, distributing grants this year through the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation's Green Partnership Fund. Funding support for continuation of the NPSA has also been provided by the City of Tacoma.
 

FOR ALL SALVAGE EVENTS: If you can join us for any of our listed events, please register before the end of the day TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT. Registration in advance is required to obtain directions to the site (it's usually private property located beyond a locked gate). Signed waivers are also required before you start digging (these are available on-site).
 

Volunteers are requested to help us dig for Tacoma and Pierce County plant recipients  for 1 - 2 hours, and then to dig for themselves from until we are scheduled to leave the site. Volunteers who can assist us with the salvaging of plants for distribution to open space habitat restoration activities (and who want plants for their own purposes) are invited to attend one or more of the salvage events listed below.
 

At all events, volunteers of all ages are welcome (kids under the age of 14 require supervisory adults to attend with them). We provide tools, gloves, wheel barrows, feed bags for plants that go to P.C. recipients, snacks, warm refreshments and water, plus a healthy communal environment.
 

You'll want to wear sturdy warm foot wear and non-cotton layers that can accommodate rain, cold temperatures and dirt. Rain gear (including pants and wide-brimmed hats) are highly recommended, even/especially if it's cold but not raining. Please also bring burlap bags, boxes, flats or pots in which to put plants that you intend to take with you. A tarp in your vehicle is also a good idea! Otherwise be ready for FUN!

If you still have questions or want to assist the NPSA program, please feel free to contact us at 253.566.3342 or by e-mail.
 

Anna Thurston - Contract Coordinator