How Trees Clean the Air

Let's take a closer look...

What is the air quality like in Tacoma?

Take a look at the scale in the bottom left corner. It measures the air pollution that day and the lower and greener the number the cleaner the air!


The air quality varies greatly depending on the nearby tree canopy, season, proximity to a highways and factories, and more. Click the button below to see what it is like today.


What is the air quality like today?

What are some local trees we could plant?

Planting local plants can help boost air quality, support wildlife, and provide shade!


Hover over the images to check out a few options to check out in Tacoma.

Learn more about planting

What would you like to see in your community?

Bikes, trees, flowers, parks, playgrounds? Draw out a community space you would be happy to see!

Word Search

Click and drag on the letters below to highlight the words you have found!

Come take a walk with us!

Come take a walk with us at the Tacoma Tree Foundation to learn about local plants, and even take some home!

Details here!

Bats flying at sunset