Lace up your shoes and take a "quietly wild" trek in the heart of the city. You may hear the honking of Canada geese and the peculiar twitter of the wood duck as you explore this 71-acre wetland habitat. Tread carefully and you might catch sight of a red fox, raccoon, great blue heron or other wildlife.

	HOURS / LOCATION / ACCESSIBILITY / CONTACT Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S. Tyler Street Tacoma, Wa  98405 (253) 591-6439
	TRAIL MAP Nearly two miles of Soft Surfaced Trails One half mile outdoor access route for wheelchairs Pick up a self-guiding booklet in the Visitor Center to help you learn about the natural and human history of the area while you explore. Discover animals close-up in the Center's newly renovated exhibit area.
	DISCOVERY POND  Where adventure and learning happen naturally! This natural play area for children is designed to inspire creative play and environmental learning.
	NATIVE PLANT NURSERY Native plants require less water and care than other plants and they provide great habitat for birds. Nursery is open May through September Spring Native Plant Sale is held the first Saturday in May
	HISTORY Long before Snake Lake and the surrounding are were set aside as a nature preserve, Native American tribes used the abundant resources of the wetland.