ECOSYSTEM SERVICES The annual economic value of the multitude of community benefits our parks provide.  View Phase II Economic Impact Study View Phase II Executive Summary View Phase I Economic Impact Study  View Phase I Summary
	STEWARDSHIP Metro Parks strives to be an ethical and responsible steward of Tacoma's financial, physical, natural, environmental, historical and cultural park resources. Through sound management and best practices, Metro Parks will create a legacy for future generations. • Stewardship & Sustainability Policy (Nov. 2006) • Stewardship & Sustainability: Audit & Recommendations (Oct. 2008)
	VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Northwest Trek Wildlife Park • Parks & Horticultural Services • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium • Tacoma Nature Center
	BIO BLITZ A Bio Blitz is a 24-hour event in which teams of volunteer scientists, families, students, teachers and other community members work together to find and identify as many species of plants, animals, microbes, fungi and other organisms as possible.
	CONSERVATION & NATURE EDUCATION • Nature Education, Outdoor Recreation & Eco Tourism Plan • Northwest Trek Wildlife Park • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium • Tacoma Nature Center • W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory   & Wright Park Arboretum • Point Defiance Marina