This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and the Lewis County Stream Team will hold a work party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, near Centralia on Thursday, June 27th from 9 am ‘til 12 noon
Come join volunteers from the CRBLT and the Lewis County Stream Team for a Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail on Thursday, June 27th. We’ll gather at the trailhead, near the river, at 9am, then proceed to the work area near the north end of the trail.
Most of the work will be knocking down reed canary grass, to encourage growth of 250 young trees and shrubs that were planted last fall. If time allows, we may also remove some other invasive plants.
Snacks and drinking water will be provided. (Bring your own bottle.)
Where: Chehalis River Discovery Trail, 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia, WA. Follow the signs and continue through the gate to the parking area near the old red barn.
When: From 9 am until 12 noon, on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.
Dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes, gloves, long pants and sun-protection are all recommended. We will have some gloves available at the site.
Please pre-register for this event by emailing an RSVP to:
office@chehalislandtrust.org
Please let us know how many people you expect in your party.
We also ask that you arrive early to sign a liability waiver for the day.
Thanks in advance for your participation!

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.
Cursive is making a comeback … Why? What is it’s history? We will explore the why and how. With an opportunity to try it yourself. Open House, Carriage House, Pioneer Church, One Room Schoolhouse and Heirloom Gardens. Talk and penmanship at 2 pm at the One Room Schoolhouse.
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!

Join us January 17, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Centralia College for a viewing of The Lost Salmon, which “chronicles the plight and potential recovery of the iconic spring chinook salmon of the Pacific Northwest. Faced with extinction in many river systems of the West, a new genetic discovery could aid in their recovery. Once teaming in the millions and a sacrament for the oldest civilizations in the Americas, time is running out for the genetically distinct wild salmon” (PBS). Come eat popcorn and discuss what we can do to help save this incredible fish that call our rivers home!

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.