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Earth Week 2026

 

Earth Week Events

Monday, April 20 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tour of the TCC Natural Area and Living Laboratory

Sponsored by the TCC Sustainability Committee. Come join us for a hike, to learn about this unique and beautiful area. We will also highlight the student research being conducted here in various classes. For questions, please contact Kristen Harrison at kharrison@tacomacc.edu.

Tuesday, April 21 | 10-12:30 p.m.

Sustainability Garden - Potting Succulents & their Care

OSE will come to the sustainability garden for a class on potting succulents and their care from 10:00-12:00pm. For questions, please contact Kathy Wright at kwright@tacomacc.edu.  The garden is located at the north end of parking lot K. 

Wednesday, April 22 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Bldg. 15, Room 220

Washington Conservation Corps.

Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is a statewide service program for young adults ages 18-25 and military veterans. They create future leaders through hands-on environmental service, community involvement, and professional mentorship.  Come learn more about their opportunities! Sponsored by the TCC Sustainability Action Committee.  For questions contact Beccy Stave bstave@tacomacc.edu.

Thursday, April 23 | 3:30 p.m.  

Salmon Release at Puget Creek Park

This is a family-friendly event.  Please meet at 3:30pm at the Alder Way entrance of Puget Creek Park.  During this event, you will get to release your very own baby salmon and learn about their journey to the sea and back.  Sponsored by the TCC Sustainability Action Committee.  Contact Shaun Henderson for details, questions at sdhenderson@tacomacc.edu.

 

Listen to Climate Talk on Radio Tacoma! 

Pam Beal's class has been creating episodes on fast fashion and other topics for Radio Tacoma's "Climate Talk" program.