This free event will include candy, tree planting, free trees and shrubs, art giveaways, and an interactive art activity with local artist Teruko Nimura. All ages and costumes are welcome! Rain or shine.
Join us in celebrating the opening of Teruko Nimura’s Madison Wishing Tree Project with the City's Urban Forestry group, Tacoma Tree Foundation, and Tacoma Public Schools. This free event will include candy, tree planting, free trees and shrubs, art giveaways, and an interactive art activity with local artist Teruko Nimura. All ages welcome! Rain or shine.
In partnership with Madison Elementary School, the Madison Wishing Tree Project is a collaborative program using art and education to reimagine public spaces and create engaging green spaces for all. This event will unveil the interactive public art installation Wishing Tree created by local artist Teruko Nimura through lessons taught in the preschool classroom. This project is part of an initiative within the Tacoma Mall neighborhood to incorporate green stormwater infrastructure, increase tree canopy cover, and promote access to green spaces.
The event will give you the opportunity to provide written wishes for beautifying & invigorating the school's new public playground, as well as taking part in a giveaway for artist-made ceramic planter pots and Tacoma Tree Foundation's "Trick or Tree" free shrubs & trees for Tacoma area residents.
Come enjoy the new interactive art installation, connect with community through your wishes for beautifying & invigorating Tacoma, and leave with some trees, treats, art, and inspiration!
