Native Piedmont Plants Exhibit and Seed Giveaway
Fix the Planet
Celebrate Creek Week with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and the North Carolina Collection. Visit our month-long exhibit highlighting native plants along […]
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20 events found.
Daily Events During Creek Week
Some programs and activities run every day during Forsyth Creek Week,
and to keep the main calendar clear and easy to navigate, we’ve listed them on a separate page.
So many events!
Use the filters above to narrow results by interest, location, or date.
Use the filters above to narrow results by interest, location, or date.
Events
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Central Library 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC
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Creek Week Bingo
Clemmons Branch Library 6365 James St., Clemmons, NCFun to DoWant to learn how to help local waterways? Pick up a Forsyth Creek Week bingo card, complete a set of […]
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Kernersville Drain Marker Event
Various - see descriptionFix the PlanetJoin us for a volunteer storm drain marking event! You and your group can pick a neighborhood or be assigned one to help label storm drains and raise awareness that only rain should go down the drain.
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Rain Barrel Sale
Kernersville Public Services 509 Michael St, Kernersville, NCFix the PlanetThe Town of Kernersville Public Services Department has rain barrels available for sale year-round! Get yours today to help slow stormwater runoff, encourage infiltration, and conserve water supply resources.
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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
3RC EnviroStation 1401 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NCFix the Planet3RC EnviroStation accepts chemical and other household hazardous waste that should not be disposed of in a landfill. It also accepts electronic waste, such as computers and televisions, that are banned from landfills under North Carolina law. Free to Forsyth County residents.
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Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-SalemFun to DoJoin us for a peaceful and reflective morning at Historic Bethabara Park, where we will blend birdwatching with mindfulness practices to deepen our connection to nature.
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Mill Site Trail Tour at Historic Bethabara
Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NCFun to DoVisit Historic Bethabara Park for a guided trail tour to visit the archaeological site of the Bethabara Mill and other historic landmarks in the park.
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Water Discoveries
Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NCFix the PlanetLearn about our waterways, get your feet wet sampling macroinvertebrates in our creek, and help restore our shoreline and wildlife habitat at Salem Lake.
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Birding Basics
Southside Branch Library 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem, NCFun to DoHave you heard the call? Welcome to your newest obsession! The Forsyth Audubon Society will host a 1-hour workshop on birding basics and then lead a birding walk at Southside Branch Library.
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Plant This, Not That: Using Native Plants to Help with Erosion Control
Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NCListen & LearnStop the wash-away and start a sanctuary! Join us for an essential workshop on Soil Stabilization and Native Planting, where […]
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Planting Party at Ivey Redmon
Ivey Redmon Park 908 Beeson Rd, Kernersville, NCFix the PlanetBe a part of restoring nature by joining Town of Kernersville Stormwater in planting beautiful plants and trees along the creek at Ivy Redmon Sports Complex.
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YRK and Town of Lewisville Paddle
Old US 421 River Park 7695 Old Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC, United StatesFun to DoCome 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.
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A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Old Salem Parking Lot at West Street and Salt Street, Winston-SalemTourJoin Adam Tran, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist Volunteer for N.C. Cooperative Extension, as he leads a tour of Old Salem’s native trees, discussing their role in the landscape, distinguishing characteristics, and both modern-day and historical uses for the wonderful diversity of trees in the Piedmont.
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Creek Crawl at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom
Black Walnut Bottoms Trail 5393 Ham Horton Ln, Bathania, NCFun to DoNC 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.
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Creek to Screen: From Curbside to Coastline
Trex Cinema 755 Cinema Ct., KernersvilleFun to DoFrom storm drain to sea—discover how our creeks connect to the ocean, then enjoy Finding Nemo on the big screen. Experience the Creek to Coast Kids Zone, featuring light snacks, crafts, games, and engaging activities before the movie.
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Guided Tree Hike
Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NCTourTake a step into nature and join us on the Salem Lake tree trail.
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Drain Marking Volunteer Event
Miller Park 2500 Queen St, Winston-Salem, NCFix the PlanetJoin the City of Winston-Salem for a volunteer storm drain marking event!
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Stream Smart: Protecting Streambanks, Boosting Biodiversity
Arboretum Manor House Circle, ClemmonsFix the PlanetDiscover how healthy streambanks reduce erosion, improve water quality, and support diverse plants and wildlife. Get your hands dirty for […]
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Intro to Fishing
Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NCFun to DoIntro to fishing at Salem Lake.
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Moonlight Paddle with YRK at Salem Lake
Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NCFun to DoJoin 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.