Washington Rock Celebrates Lake Kapowsin Day with Rock Painting

Kapowsin, WA—Washington Rock joined agencies and organizations from all over the Puget Sound on Saturday, May 30th, for Lake Kapowsin Day. The event celebrated the history, geology, and biodiversity of Lake Kapowsin.

From 10 AM to 2 PM, Washington Rock hosted a rock-painting activity and gave away free stickers. Visitors created unique masterpieces using paint markers, shells, pompoms, and googly eyes.

a young person smiles and holds up a rock they decorated

Two young boys play with a table that features an active miniature display of sand, water, vehicles, homes, and trees

a large group poses for a photo — Above, Left: A guest shows off their rock-painting creation in the Washington Rock tent. Above, Right: Two guests check out an interactive Washington Geological Survey display. Bottom: Attendees pose for a group photo.

In addition to rock painting, visitors could enjoy a guided trail walk and interactive displays. Washington Rock attended alongside many other great organizations:

Washington Native Plant Society
Tacoma Bird Alliance
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Geological Survey division of the Department of Natural Resources
Puyallup Watershed Conservation Land Trust
Friends of Lake Kapowsin
The Natural Heritage Program
The Aquatic Reserves division of the Department of Natural Resources
Pierce Conservation District
Free the Green

Washington Rock Quarries is a family-owned business that produces rock, sand, and soil products at Kapowsin Quarry and King Creek Pit in Orting, Washington.