Tacoma: Community Invited to 17th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on April 26
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~ Tacoma, Washington - The City of Tacoma is excited to announce the return of the 17th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on April 26. The event, which will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM at the University of Washington Tacoma campus along the Prairie Line Trail, aims to connect residents, businesses, and organizations dedicated to building a more sustainable South Sound.

This free and family-friendly event invites community members to join in on the festivities and learn about sustainable practices. According to Maria Lee, Media & Communications representative for the City of Tacoma, this year's Expo will feature a special art installation by Teruko Nimura. Nimura, who is currently working as an Artist in Residence with the City's Solid Waste utility, has created a piece titled "Upstream Together" inspired by the Japanese tradition of Koinobori.

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The installation uses repurposed items to highlight the themes of community and sustainable reuse. In addition to this unique art display, attendees can also participate in a Plant Swap where they can exchange plants, cuttings, clean pots, starters, and seeds with others. Families can also enjoy a sustainability-themed kids scavenger hunt and hands-on arts and crafts activities.

More information about the event can be found on SouthSoundSustainabilityExpo.org or by calling (253) 381-2228. The City of Tacoma encourages everyone to come out and be a part of this important event that promotes sustainability in the South Sound community.

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