This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
The Borst Home was erected in the 1860s. Come join us and learn about different herbs that were grown and used during that time frame!
There are many reasons to save seeds! To preserve and ensure you have a favorite plant, to attract beneficial insects, save money, for trading and the list can go on and on. Learn some simple techniques to the art of saving seeds!
Composting Happens! No matter if you plan or don’t plan your compost pile it will happen!
Learn the whys, what manure does, how manure effects your compost pile, worm castings and worm tea, and how the Green Cone Digester works.
Topics for this class are Blueberries, Companion Gardening, Introduction to Permaculture, Non-toxic Fibre Dyeing, Preserving your Garden, Pruning Ornamentals and Seed Saving.
There’s a bonus class from 2:15 – 3:30 on Getting Started in Beekeeping presented by the Lewis County Beekeepers’ Association.
Vermiculture, or worm box composting, is a process in which red wiggler worms (also called manure worms) and micro organisms are used to convert kitchen fruit and vegetable waste into nutrient-rich humus or “black gold.” Gardens and potted plants love the addition of this and become healthier and more robust.
Customer appreciation end of season sale and BBQ. Come meet our vendors and local landscapers!

Come join the fun, create your very own wreath!
Eleven years in the making, started back in 2005 with bringing awareness and hope together toward finding a cure for SMA -Spinal Muscular Atrophy. This is a make-and-take (or online pre-order) event with all supplies provided. If unavailable to create your own wreaths, pre-orders can be placed online to be picked up the day of the event (11-18-16) just specify when ordering. This is held once again, in our local Historic Townsend Barn (between Centralia and Bucoda). Crafts for all ages, raffle items, free refreshments, entertainment and free parking!
CANNOT MAKE THE EVENT? Please feel free to place order of pre-made event or you can donate to the cause.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wreaths-of-hope-tickets-28511111502
Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners & composters can put them to good use! Bagged leaves may be dropped off and will be available that day on a first come, first served basis! Lewis County Master Recycler/Composter volunteers will be present helping the leaf exchange run smoothly.
Events include photos with Santa, face painting (Saturday only), handmade crafts, gift items, toys, ornaments, holiday centerpieces, swags, wreaths, homemade candies and baked goods, a silent auction and raffle.
Lunch can be purchased Friday and Saturday. Fundraiser proceeds benefit Mossyrock High School Scholarship Program.
Events include photos with Santa, face painting (Saturday only), handmade crafts, gift items, toys, ornaments, holiday centerpieces, swags, wreaths, homemade candies and baked goods, a silent auction and raffle.
Lunch can be purchased Friday and Saturday. Fundraiser proceeds benefit Mossyrock High School Scholarship Program.