**Inside Look: The Point Defiance Garden Club’s Green Impact in Tacoma**
**Explore the Environmental Contributions of the Point Defiance Garden Club’s Work Parties**
The Point Defiance Garden Club is making significant strides in maintaining and enhancing Tacoma’s green spaces, focusing on the landscape surrounding the iconic Point Defiance Lodge. Through their dedicated work parties, held regularly from 10 AM to 12 PM on the first Saturday of each month and the second and fourth Wednesdays, volunteers unite to foster a sense of community, promote environmental stewardship, and cultivate a love for nature.
**Join the Movement**
Participants are invited to join the Garden Club volunteers in maintaining beautiful landscape beds, weeding, pruning, and performing essential tasks to keep Point Defiance’s gardens vibrant and accessible. The club encourages participants of all ages and experience levels to get involved. Training is provided, ensuring that everyone, from novice to advanced gardeners, can contribute meaningfully.
**Commitment to Community and Nature**
The work parties at Point Defiance not only serve to beautify the area but also aim to connect visitors with the natural surroundings, inspire a sense of ownership over local green spaces, and educate the community about the importance of environmental preservation. Each gathering provides an opportunity for families and individuals to engage with nature, fostering a deeper appreciation for the outdoors while contributing positively to the local ecosystem.
**Get Involved**
Interested volunteers can sign up for work parties via [MyImpact](https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/cabb1f8b-03c7-4c00-9c4a-3ffc396de5c2/Activity/418e46f5-ee1b-4f1d-b12f-fad3907b630e/1) or find directions to the Point Defiance Lodge [here](https://www.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1055US1055&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCDE5MjVqMGoxqAIAsAIA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&sa=X&geocode=Kfv91bhwU5BUMTiapvAoxYNH&daddr=5715+Roberts+Garden+Dr,+Tacoma,+WA+98407).
Whether rain or shine, the efforts of the Point Defiance Garden Club continue to cultivate beauty in Tacoma’s landscapes. Join the movement to make a green impact in your community! For questions or more details, feel free to reach out via email at dennis@harrisking.com.