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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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.
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13 events,Want to learn how to help local waterways? Pick up a Forsyth Creek Week bingo card, complete a set of […]
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Independent clean-ups available throughout Clemmons! Sign up for a time that works best for your group, and we'll provide the clean up supplies.
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Come out with Yadkin Riverkeeper for a cleanup of Salem Creek. Gloves, trash bags, and a limited number of trash grabbers will be provided. 
Join the Lewisville Beautification Committee and the Town of Lewisville in our 2026 Spring Clean Sweep! All supplies are provided. Registration is not required.
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Help clean up Peters Creek at Hanes Park with the Forsyth County Public Library. 
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.
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Teams will go head-to-head to see who can put their puzzle together the fastest at Lewisville Branch Library.
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Bring the family for an up close and personal visit with some of our local creek critters at Southside Branch Library. Cody Orman from Salem Lake will bring several of his friendly critters for a meet and greet.
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Join 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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Learn about our local frogs and toads with a walk through the wetlands of Ivey Redmon Park with NC Sierra Club Foothills Group and Town of Kernersville. |
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Independent clean-ups available throughout Clemmons! Sign up for a time that works best for your group, and we'll provide the clean up supplies.
Free
Join 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.
Free
Help us keep our waterways pristine! Join us for a community cleanup at Muddy Creek Park as we work to […]
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Join NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler for a fun and informative walk exploring the wetlands of Long Creek. 
Join 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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The Pill Collection Drop Box is a program for citizens as a convenient and safe way to dispose of unneeded or unwanted pills from their homes. 
Residents can dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications in this drive-thru medicine drop.
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Residents can dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications – NO QUESTIONS ASKED – during Operation Medicine Drop at The Shepherds Center of Kernersville. No sharps.
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Join Forsyth Audubon for our Monday Bird Walk at Winston Lake Park guided by Tim Miller. All skill levels are […]
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Dive into creativity during Creek Week! Join us for a nature-inspired painting class we’ll capture the beauty of our local […]
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It's Forsyth Creek Week, so let us rock your world at the Walkertown Branch library. We will design and paint […]
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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!
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3RC 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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Enjoy a free kit of garden plugs courtesy of Town of Kernersville Stormwater. Plant along the shoreline of your creek to help improve both its stability and beauty! Enjoy a free kit of garden plugs courtesy of the Town of Lewisville Public Works Department. Registration Required.
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Discover how smart water management can make your home garden more sustainable and resilient.
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Learn how to ID and plant pawpaw trees with N.C. Cooperative Extension.
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Learn how to turn stormwater into a garden asset in this beginner-friendly class on creating your own rain garden.
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Panel discussion with local water experts from environmental organizations, local government stormwater departments, and utility providers. |
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Join Cooperative Extension during Forsyth Creek Week to learn how to start and maintain your own backyard compost bin or pile, what should and shouldn't go in a backyard compost, and local resources to help you get started.
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Be prepared, not panicked. Join us for a practical emergency preparedness workshop. This session will focus on the types of emergencies most likely to impact the Piedmont of North Carolina — including flooding, severe storms, winter weather, and other disruptions — with special attention to water-related risks.
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Think you know a lot about the environment, pollution, and water? Prove your skills at a special trivia night at Radar Brewing Company. |
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Spend the morning painting river rocks at Carver School Road Branch Library and learn how these smooth stones are formed […]
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Rods and bait provided, no license needed, and Salem Lake fishing fees are waived for this event only. Great for new fishers and experienced anglers alike, plus free pizza!
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Join 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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Learn 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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Have 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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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.
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Be 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. 
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. 
Stop the wash-away and start a sanctuary! Join us for an essential workshop on Soil Stabilization and Native Planting, where […]
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Join 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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Join the City of Winston-Salem for a volunteer storm drain marking event! 
Discover how healthy streambanks reduce erosion, improve water quality, and support diverse plants and wildlife. Get your hands dirty for […]
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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. |
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