The Tacoma Nature Center

Long-term monitoring at the Nature Center

Project Description and Goals:
The Tacoma Nature Center has three distinct habitats; the medium-developed Center area, deciduous wetland, and a deciduous/conifer forest. Changes are taking place in the eastern part of the park due to the expansion of Highway 16. Students and families visit the Center throughout the year.

Goals:

• Involve the visiting schools in monitoring the three different habitats.
• Conduct NatureMapping workshops and allow teachers to use the Center for their monitoring projects
• Monitor the before and after conditions of the area modified by construction.

Partners:
University of Washington, Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, The NatureMapping Program, Tahoma Audubon

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