Campus and Neighborhood Walk with Dr. Romey Haberle
Join Dr. Romey Haberle and the North End Neighborhood Council on this summer walk. From campus to neighborhood and back, we’ll get to know some remarkable trees and the hidden wonders of their understory! We’ll also think about the differences between street and campus habitats, and what to look out for when moving between these spaces.
Check the weather before heading out. Bring sun protection, comfortable shoes, water, and your curiosity!
Starting Point: Student Union Rotunda
Ending Point: Wilson Welcome Center
Program:
4:30-5:30 Tree Walk
5:30–6:00 Refreshments & Social Time, UPS Wilson Welcome Center, 3211 N. 15 St.
6:00–8:00 North End Neighborhood Council meeting, with an update on urban forestry by Lowell Wyse of Tacoma Tree Foundation
Dr. Romey Haberle
A PhD in Botany from UT Austin, Romey Haberle has taught at PLU since 2009, and has been the curator of the Irene Creso Herbarium and the Quigg Greenhouse at Pacific Lutheran University. Her interests are focused on the cultural uses of plants, invasive species, rare plants, and how plant communities change over time. She volunteers with Parks Tacoma, drawing on her botanical passions, and is a member of the MPT Nature and Environment Advisory Council.
This event is possible thanks to Tacoma Creates.