This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Join Nature Nurture Farmacy for an Earth Day celebration on Friday the 22nd of April from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find garden kit giveaways and raffles. Plus, Ravens Wind Farm mushrooms will be there, garden education and more!
Celebrate Earth Day! Work party at Borst Park on Saturday, April 23rd with Lewis County Stream Team and Noxious Weed Control.
What: Learn about noxious weeds and riparian zone management from professional guest speakers, take part in removing invasive Italian arum and replanting native species. Snacks, shovels, and work gloves will be provided. This is a great opportunity to see the changes at the park, connect with your community and give back to the environment for Earth Day 2022.
Where: Borst Park, 2030 Borst Ave, Centralia, WA 98531. Meet near the Borst Home located past the baseball fields.
When: Saturday, April 23rd from 10AM – 3PM.
What to Bring: Long sleeves and work boots are recommended. Optional to bring your own shovels and hand tools.
Who: Sponsored by Lewis County Noxious Weed Board, Centralia City Parks, Lewis County Stream Team, Master Gardeners, and Borst Arboretum Botanical Society. Native plants were donated by Buds and Blades Landscape Company.
Volunteer Sign-Up: Please contact Weeds@Lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-740-1218.
A one day resource and health fair where we will offer FREE Covid Vaccines, Blood Pressure Checks, Children’s musical performers, Glucose Screenings, Dental Health items, and so much more to give away… 10am-4pm.. ALL FREE
Join the Lewis Conservation District and Mallonee Farms organic dairy for a cover crop planting demonstration! The no-till drill is available for rent at The Farm Store in Chehalis. The 1590 John Deere no-till drill features a 10′ working width and 7.5″ row spacing. It is great for planting grass, legumes, and grains. Come learn how to operate the drill and see it in action.
Burnt Ridge Nursery and Orchards in Onalaska will host weekly organic gardening classes this summer. In the first session, we will discuss how to plan gardens and home orchards and ways to add trees, shrubs, and vines to your existing landscape. We’ll also touch on planting for pollination, nitrogen fixation, sod removal, and mulching. Presented by Ben Kunesh, on staff horticulturalist.
Join Nature Nurture Farmacy for a magical fundraiser to support community wellbeing at an Enchanted Herbal Evening in the Forest. This delightful farmhouse gala fundraiser is at a beautiful private residence in Toledo on Saturday, July 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All proceeds benefit Nature Nurture Farmacy’s mission to enable continued access to affordable holistic healthcare.
This wonderful event is specifically just for adults age 21 and over, and costumes are welcome. Enjoy music, herbal cocktails and mocktails, tea, local charcuterie and desserts, dancing, a silent auction, and much more! Dance the night away with live music by featured musicians singer-songwriter folk duo The Lowest Pair. Also, enjoy music from local treasures Danika Rozhanika and Benny Gilbert.
Get your tickets today for $50. Tickets include one complimentary cocktail or mocktail of your choice, a full spread of charcuterie, and exquisite locally made desserts. To say thank you, local farmers and food producers can use promo code POWER2FARMERS at checkout to save $10. Guests will also go home with over $50 worth of herbal goodies with their ticket purchase.
Nature Nurture Farmacy is a no-barrier community health center located in Chehalis providing affordable healthcare services with a mission to build community health through the use of herbal medicine, sustainable food cultivation and empowering education.
This class covers the basics of pistol use. How the firearm functions, how to load a magazine, grip, stance, eye dominance, aim, trigger press and more. If you work weekends and have wanted to take a class, this one is for you. If you do not own a pistol, one will be provided, just bring a box of 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR (long rifle) ammo. To register for this class call Dolly at 360-978-4338. Fee for the class is $85 which includes a $30 non-refundable preregistration fee and balance due at the start of class. Class size is limited to six attendees so register soon. What you will need to bring to participate in the class will be shared with you when you register.
Kim Ashmore, City of Centralia’s Public Works Director, will be presenting on stormwater management in the Chehalis River Basin. Learn about the impacts of nonpoint pollution on water quality and salmon. Hear more about what you can do to prevent pollution runoff at your home!
Do you want to learn more about rain gardens? Join Stream Team and Bob Simmons from WSU Extension for a free workshop to learn the basics of designing and building your own rain garden. Rain gardens are a great tool for filtering stormwater pollutants before they reach streams! Learn about using native plants to create habitat for birds and pollinators.
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82796956884?pwd=RlBsUEh6UVoyc2ZJWXBXNUZJTCt0QT09
Meeting ID: 827 9695 6884
Passcode: 918768
Call Number: 1-253-205-0468 / 1-253-215-8782
Join Lewis County Stream Team and Twin Brooks Farm for a nature walk along a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Site. Learn about native plants, salmon, and how to protect water quality. Come enjoy planting trees along the stream!
RSVP for address to Stream Team Coordinator, Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com or call 360-996-4560.
