Forsyth Creek Week

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A mother lifts up her child to look at a wetland through binoculars A student looks at a mayfly larvae using a magnifying tool Two young boys wearing hats sitting on the edge of Winston Lake, one is fishing. Three youth in safety vests near a lake with trash bags during a cleanup event A child crouches next to a stream while sampling for bugs, feet in the mud. Two people on a boat in Salem Lake while fishing

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Forsyth Creek Week 2026 Presenting Sponsor

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Featured Sponsor Events

Special programs hosted by organizations that are both sponsors and event organizers
  • Cleanup with YRK

    Anderson Building (WSSU campus) 1545 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
    Fix the Planet

    Come out with Yadkin Riverkeeper for a cleanup of Salem Creek. Gloves, trash bags, and a limited number of trash grabbers will be provided.

  • Better by a Dam Site!

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Tour

    Enjoy spectacular views of one of our drinking water sources and discover how Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities turn it into top-notch drinking water delivered straight to your tap!

    Free
  • YRK and Town of Lewisville Paddle

    Old US 421 River Park 7695 Old Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC, United States
    Fun to Do

    Come enjoy an early paddle on the Yadkin River with the Yadkin Riverkeeper and hosted by the Town of Lewisville. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own boats. We will have a limited number of boats to use if you do not have your own.

  • Creek Crawl at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom

    Black Walnut Bottoms Trail 5393 Ham Horton Ln, Bathania, NC
    Fun to Do

    NC Sierra Club Foothills Group will lead a fun and informative creek crawl along Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom Trail, where creeks feed into Muddy Creek. Learn about Moravian history and life in the creek.

  • Moonlight Paddle with YRK at Salem Lake

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Join the Yadkin Riverkeeper staff at Salem Lake from 5pm to 9pm for a little paddling in the moonlight. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own boats. Yadkin Riverkeeper will have a limited number of boats if you do not have your own.