Point Defiance Park - Work Party at Bear Grotto!
Join Us for a Work Party at the Bear Grotto!
Help behind the Bear Grotto at Point Defiance Park and give back to your community by caring for this important area in the park. The Bear Grotto is a beautiful spot, but pesky weeds are trying to take over! Remove invasive blackberries, thistles, and other unwanted weeds to improve the health of the habitat! All ages and abilities are welcome! Tools and work gloves provided.
What You’ll Do:
- Remove unwanted weeds
- Care for newly planted native plants
- Learn about local ecology and restoration practices
- Have fun working with fellow nature lovers
Where: Bear Grotto is located behind the Rose Garden along Roberts Garden Drive
What to Bring: Wear sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a water bottle. Tools, gloves, and training provided!
Sign up today and be part of restoring nature at Point Defiance Park!
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 09, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Our parks need you
Parks Tacoma manages over 2,812 acres of parks and green space, historic landmarks, community centers, beautiful gardens, and special attractions that give us all a chance to get out and play more.
We're asking you to chip in by investing your time and talents to help us improve parks and green spaces, protect neighborhood buildings, and promote a healthier environment while also helping to build a stronger community.
Our roots
Park Volunteers, formerly known as "CHIP-in!" originated in 2003 when Parks Tacoma faced a lack of funds for maintaining all of the city's parks. Rather than take drastic measures - simply closing parks and walking away - a proactive approach was taken to develop a partnership between the park district and the community to help keep parks open and operating.
