Hello Tacomans! Access to local healthy foods and thriving farmers markets in Tacoma depend on the availability and economic viability of productive farmlands nearby. We are fortunate to have some of the most productive lands in the country at the foot of Mt. Rainier. Pierce County is updating it's Comprehensive Plan to safeguard farmlands for future generations. The County's Office of Sustainability posted this blog recently explaining the issue: http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/Blog.aspx?CID=3 Be informed! Krystal Kyer, MES Executive Director *Adriana Hess Audubon Center* 2917 Morrison Road W. University Place, WA 98466 Center: (253) 565-9278 Membership: (253) 565-9129 www.tahomaaudubon.org *Partners in Education with the Tacoma Nature Center* For class registration call: (253) 591-6439 *Become a member <http://tahomaaudubon.org/Membership>* Sponsor Team Towhee's Birdathon fundraiser! <http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/krystalkyer/birdathon2015>