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SUMMARY:Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a peaceful and reflective time at Historic Bethabara Park\, where we will blend birdwatching with mindfulness practices to deepen our connection to nature. Whether you’re an experienced birder or a curious beginner\, this event invites you to slow down\, tune in\, and engage fully with the natural world. \nMindfulness is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment with compassion and nonjudgement\, and practicing mindfulness in nature is known to decrease stress and increase feelings of interconnection with others. Our theme on this outing will focus on grounding and presence\, so we will learn techniques to cultivate more awareness in the present moment\, such as mindful listening\, mindful walking\, and mindful breathing. While listing bird species is not our focus\, we will be observing them closely and learning about local species and ecology as an anchor to the present moment. \nAll ages and experience levels with birding and mindfulness are welcome\, and families are encouraged to join. You can expect an introduction on mindfulness\, a slow\, guided walk\, time for reflection in nature\, and space to share your experiences with others. \nThe outing is free\, but we do ask that you register to reserve your spot here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yege6gp
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/mindful-birding-1/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Historic Bethabara Park\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, 27106
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn,Tour
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SUMMARY:A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided walk through Old Salem and learn to identify native trees while discovering some of their historical uses.\n\nThanks to their extensive root systems\, trees play a critical role in maintaining water quality. Join Adam Tran\, Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Volunteer and Extension Master Gardener Volunteer\, for a guided tour of Old Salem’s native trees. He will discuss each tree’s role in the landscape\, key identifying features\, and both historical and modern uses of the Piedmont’s diverse tree species. The tour will follow the scenic Old Salem grounds and the Salem Creek watershed\, highlighting twenty-seven native trees along the way.\n\nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes. All ages are welcome\, though an adult should accompany youth under the age of 16. Some terrain may not be suitable for strollers.\n\nTo register\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-walking-guide-to-the-trees-of-old-salem-sunday-march-22-tickets-1977312407639?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\nQuestions? Contact Rebecca Craps at rlcraps@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2858.\n\nAttendance is limited to 25. Register through Eventbrite.\n\nMeet at the parking lot at the intersection of West St. and Salt St.\, one block from Salem Square.\n\nN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race\, color\, national origin\, age\, sex (including pregnancy)\, disability\, religion\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, genetic information\, political affiliation\, and veteran status.\n\nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Rebecca Craps\, rlcraps@ncsu.edu\, 336-703-2858. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/trees-of-old-salem-1/
LOCATION:Old Salem\, Parking Lot at West Street and Salt Street\, Winston-Salem
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Long Creek Trail Wetlands Walk in Bethania
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 22· 2:00pm: Forsyth Creek Week Long Creek Trail Wetlands Walk in Bethania NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler will lead a fun and informative walk exploring the wetlands of Long Creek. We will be joined by Dr. Ken Bridle\, the Conservation Advisor of Piedmont Land Conservancy and a Ph.D. in plant physiology and natural product chemistry. Together we will learn why the quality of our water sources begin with wetlands. We will only hike a portion of the trail. Remember to dress for the weather and wear trail walking footwear. Register by sending an email to Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net or 336-473-0283. Participants under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Meet at the Long Creek Trail parking lot off 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Road. MAP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/wetlands-walk-bethania/
LOCATION:Long Creek Trail\, 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Rd\, Pfafftown\, NC\, 27040
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn,Tour
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SUMMARY:Better by a Dam Site!
DESCRIPTION:Water. We take it for granted. We turn on the tap\, take a shower\, flush the toilet and it’s there! But do you know where it comes from\, how it’s processed and how it gets to your faucet? Gather for this family-friendly session outside the Great Room at Salem Lake Marina Center. After a look at the dam with our expert\, we’ll move inside for a presentation. Enjoy spectacular views of one of our drinking water sources and discover how we turn it into top-notch drinking water delivered straight to your tap! Guests can win free gifts and prize drawings. No RSVP is needed for this program\, scheduled to last 60 minutes and led by Forsyth Creek Week sponsor Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities. Prizes include: Twin City Thunderbirds hockey tickets\, Fairgrounds Arena ice skating passes & skate rental\, Salem Lake kayak rentals and Forsyth Creek Week T-shirts.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/better-by-a-dam-site/
LOCATION:Salem Lake Park\, 815 Salem Park Rd\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27107
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a peaceful and reflective time at Historic Bethabara Park\, where we will blend birdwatching with mindfulness practices to deepen our connection to nature. Whether you’re an experienced birder or a curious beginner\, this event invites you to slow down\, tune in\, and engage fully with the natural world. \nMindfulness is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment with compassion and nonjudgement\, and practicing mindfulness in nature is known to decrease stress and increase feelings of interconnection with others. Our theme on this outing will focus on grounding and presence\, so we will learn techniques to cultivate more awareness in the present moment\, such as mindful listening\, mindful walking\, and mindful breathing. While listing bird species is not our focus\, we will be observing them closely and learning about local species and ecology as an anchor to the present moment. \nAll ages and experience levels with birding and mindfulness are welcome\, and families are encouraged to join. You can expect an introduction on mindfulness\, a slow\, guided walk\, time for reflection in nature\, and space to share your experiences with others. \nThe outing is free\, but we do ask that you register to reserve your spot here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yege6gp
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/mindful-birding-1/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Historic Bethabara Park\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, 27106
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn,Tour
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SUMMARY:Mill Site Trail Tour at Historic Bethabara
DESCRIPTION:Visit Historic Bethabara Park for a guided trail tour to visit the archaeological site of the Bethabara Mill and other historic landmarks in the park. Check in time for these tours will be 10:00 AM. Tour should end at 11:30. Participants must register at least 1 day before each date. This will allow the leader to contact them due to weather issues or other changes. Meet at Visitor Center. Ages 10 & up. Anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Be prepared to walk on uneven terrain and dress appropriately for hiking. \nThe outing if free\, but we ask that you pre-register at the following link: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xO9R69p
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/mill-site-tour/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Historic Bethabara Park\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn,Tour
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SUMMARY:A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided walk through Old Salem and learn to identify native trees while discovering some of their historical uses.\n\nThanks to their extensive root systems\, trees play a critical role in maintaining water quality. Join Adam Tran\, Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Volunteer and Extension Master Gardener Volunteer\, for a guided tour of Old Salem’s native trees. He will discuss each tree’s role in the landscape\, key identifying features\, and both historical and modern uses of the Piedmont’s diverse tree species. The tour will follow the scenic Old Salem grounds and the Salem Creek watershed\, highlighting twenty-seven native trees along the way.\n\nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes. All ages are welcome\, though an adult should accompany youth under the age of 16. Some terrain may not be suitable for strollers.\n\nTo register\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977312462804?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\nQuestions? Contact Rebecca Craps at rlcraps@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2858.\n\nAttendance is limited to 25. Register through Eventbrite.\n\nMeet at the parking lot at the intersection of West St. and Salt St.\, one block from Salem Square.\n\nN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race\, color\, national origin\, age\, sex (including pregnancy)\, disability\, religion\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, genetic information\, political affiliation\, and veteran status.\n\nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Rebecca Craps\, rlcraps@ncsu.edu\, 336-703-2858. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/trees-of-old-salem-2/
LOCATION:Old Salem\, Parking Lot at West Street and Salt Street\, Winston-Salem
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Creek Crawl at Bethania's Black Walnut Bottom
DESCRIPTION:NC Sierra Club Foothills Group will host a fun and informative creek crawl along Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom Trail\, where creeks feed into Muddy Creek. We will be joined by Danica Heflin of PTRC’s Stormwater SMART.We will meet at the picnic tables beside the Bethania visitor center for an overview of the creeks of Wachovia. We will then hike the Black Walnut Bottom Trail and see what makes a healthy creek\, explore the area bordering the creek\, and consider why the Moravians made their second settlement here.\n \nAlong the hike\, we will search a creek for macro-invertebrates whose presence will tell us about the water quality. In water quality\, “buggy is better.” Anyone wishing to join in this activity must have boots or water footwear and expect wet and muddy conditions. Towels and spare socks and shoes are recommended. The trail is 1.4 miles in length and rated easy by the Foothills Group.\nMore details of the area can be found at http://townofbethania.org/trails/black-walnut-bottom-trail/. Register by sending an email to Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net or 336-473-0283. Note that the Sierra Club requires all outing participants to sign a standard waiver. Participants under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.\nMeet in the parking lot for the Bethania Visitors Center\, 5393 Ham Horton Lane (near the intersection of Bethania Road and Main Street). MAP\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/creek-crawl-bethania/
LOCATION:Black Walnut Bottoms Trail\, 5393 Ham Horton Ln\, Bathania\, NC\, 27010
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn,Tour
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