This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Join us this Saturday, July 20th 2024, for our annual Summer Open House! Tour the farm and meet all of our wonderful rescue animals! Our doors will be open 9am-4pm. Entry is free, donations are always appreciated! Come walk the forest, explore the gardens, and browse large garage sale items!
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Mary (Roundtree) Borst’s family were from Scotland and many of the Roundtree’s were prominent in Scotland, as Mary’s branch settled into the northwest. Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums will do a 30 minute history of the tunes and tunes. Bring a lawn chair or
blanket to enjoy the concert in front of the Pioneer Church. It’s an Open House, so do come early or stay late to view the Historic Borst Home, Carriage House, One Room Schoolhouse, Pioneer Church and beautiful Heirloom Gardens.
Learn the tricks for basic set-up and maintenance of a greenhouse or poly tunnel to grow plants year round. Workshop includes a tour of the Master Gardener Greenhouse at Borst Park in Centralia.
There are many reasons to save seeds! To preserve and ensure you have a favorite plant to attract beneficial insects, to save money, for trading, the list goes on and on. Learn some simple techniques to the art of Saving Seeds!
Shop locally this holiday season! Nature Nurture Farmacy has an apothecary filled with natural products for beauty, health, and the home. We will be joined by a group of local vendors selling art, jewelry, fiber, soaps, baskets, woodworking, and more. Plus, a raffle!
Come learn about:
-The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Program, who we are, what we do, and how we can help each other.
-East County Noxious Weed Identification, Control Strategies, & Community Action
-WSDA Funded Knotweed Control on the Cowlitz River
(2 WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits Pending)
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply have access to an urban greenspace, you’re invited to explore the impact of noxious weeds on the environment and discover beneficial ornamental alternatives. Join us for this enlightening presentation, brought to you by the Lewis County Master Gardeners and the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board. Stick around afterward for a Q&A session.
Join us at China Creek to celebrate our earth by caring for this important salmon habitat! We will be picking up garbage, removing invasive weeds, planting native plants and mulching with compost. Hear from the Lewis County and Centralia Stream Teams, Lewis County Noxious Weed Board, Centralia Clean Team and the City of Centralia on topics like composting, stream restoration, community clean-ups and how YOU can get involved in local environmental stewardship. Fun for the whole family!
Get Ready for an Epic Showdown with Star-Powered Lacrosse as the WAC Takes on Portland’s Team 503! Faceoff is at 2pm.
Plus watch our 3rd/4th grade team battle University Place at 11:30am and 7th/8th grade team face Tacoma at 4:30pm.
What does it mean to be an engaged American in today’s divisive political landscape? How can we unite to restore hope, revive democracy, and foster a sense of belonging within a connected community? Join us for an inspiring evening with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, as we explore what it means to cultivate belonging, civic engagement, and shared responsibility in a divided world.
Drawing from his books, You’re More Powerful Than You Think and Become America, Liu will challenge us to reclaim our collective power, rehumanize our politics, and move from isolation to community. Through thought-provoking insights and actionable ideas, this conversation will ignite hope and equip us with the tools to strengthen our civic muscle and build a more connected and engaged community.
