Celebrate | Learn | Protect
Picking up trash off a beach is a good thing. But if you can count it for science, then toss it into a giant octopus sculpture, it’s even better. That’s exactly what Tacomans can do at the annual Tacoma Shoreline Survey & Cleanup. Centered on Jack Hyde Park on Ruston Way, the event actually stretches… Continue reading Tacoma Shoreline Survey & Cleanup
Speak up to save salmon from extinction! Join local environmental groups to rally for the removal of Snake River dams to save wild salmon. Speakers, swag, video ops and more. (We'll bring our orca lanterns!!) Meet 10am at Philip Hall, UW Tacoma, 1900 Commerce St Hear from regional leaders about how to save salmon for… Continue reading Save Salmon Rally & March
Mark your Calendars! 🐟 Attend the Salmon Send-Off – Community Salmon Celebration at Swan Creek Park on March 26th! The Foss Waterway Seaport salmon celebration starts with cleaning up the park and participate in activities with Tacoma Ocean Fest, Pierce Conservation District, and Foss Waterway Seaport’s salmon art project! After a presentation by David Sway-La… Continue reading Salmon Send-Off
Three nights of inspiring ocean film, from local to global. Orcas, octopuses, island song, devastating plastic, inspiring communities.
What do you get when you combine Halloween, costumes and water fun? The Grit City Costume Paddle! Put on your most creative costume and paddle the Thea Foss Waterway in a fun kickoff for Halloween. All free at the Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St, Tacoma. 10am-2pm: GHOSTLY MUSEUM! Come inside the Foss Waterway Seaport… Continue reading Grit City Costume Paddle
Get out those LEDs – and if you have one, a kayak or paddleboard. On Friday June 2, Tacomans will light up the Thea Foss Waterway with the annual Lantern Paddle for Species, a part of Tacoma Ocean Fest 2022. With FREE shoreside/inside entertainment from 7-11pm, lantern-making workshop, FREE light art and paddle launch at… Continue reading Lantern Paddle for Species
Join Ocean Fest and South South Surfrider to clean up a beach! As part of Ocean Fest month, we'll be picking up trash on Ruston Way beaches to protect ocean animals. AND: Hunt for handblown glass eggs along the shore! Local glass art group Fire It Forward will be hiding over 50 of these ocean… Continue reading Beach Cleanup
Come together with your community through arts, science and water fun to celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats and get inspired to protect it! Wander past ocean music, island dance, aerial circus and immersive, interactive art; do hands-on science at the eco-booths on the esplanade; learn about ocean issues from OceanX speakers; hear ocean… Continue reading Ocean Fest
Join Tacoma Ocean Fest and Pierce Conservation District for a community cleanup at Swan Creek Park.