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SUMMARY:Native Piedmont Plants Exhibit and Seed Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Creek Week with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and the North Carolina Collection. Visit our month-long exhibit highlighting native plants along with a seed giveaway to help you get started with your own native plant garden. Exhibit is open Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by the North Carolina Collection on the second floor of the Central Library and check it out! 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/native-piedmont-plants-exhibit-and-seed-giveaway/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 660 W. 5th St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet,Fun to Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful":MAILTO:andysz@cityofws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T235959
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SUMMARY:Creek Week Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to help local waterways? Pick up a Forsyth Creek Week bingo card\, complete a set of water-friendly tasks\, and return the completed card for a small prize by Saturday\, March 28. 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/creek-week-bingo/
LOCATION:Clemmons Branch Library\, 6365 James St.\, Clemmons\, NC\, 27012
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154820Z
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SUMMARY:KPD Pill Drop
DESCRIPTION:Residents can dispose of expired\, unwanted\, or unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications – NO QUESTIONS ASKED – during Operation Medicine Drop at Kernersville Police Department – 134 East Mountain St. This event will be running throughout Creek Week. We will not be equipped to dispose of sharps/needles at this event.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/kpd-pill-drop/
LOCATION:Kernersville Police Department\, 134 East Mountain St\, Kernersville\, 27284
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Kernersville Stormwater":MAILTO:whartup@toknc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T172623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T165622Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Sale - Winston-Salem
DESCRIPTION:Rain barrels help to slow stormwater runoff\, encourage infiltration\, and conserve water supply resources.  You can buy rain barrels at many local home improvement stores in Winston-Salem\, or at a special discounted price for Winston-Salem residents online through Epoch Rain Barrels. \n  \nIf ordering through Epoch Rain Barrels\, local pickup is required. Pickup events are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 4pm-6pm at Jamison Park. Order online through Epoch Rain Barrels at the link here. \n  \nYou can also build one yourself at home! Watch the video here for instructions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/rain-barrels-ws/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division":MAILTO:kaitlinc@cityofws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T172623
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SUMMARY:Medicine Drop Winston-Salem
DESCRIPTION: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. Proper and safe disposal of pills serves to reduce the possibility of accidental or criminal misuse of these drugs as well as providing a safe alternative to disposing of medications in landfills and/or sewer systems. Keeping medicine out of our landfills and sewers keeps our environment and drinking water safer. \n  \nRestrictions: This program is only for pills. No other form of drugs will be accepted. (No liquids\, gels\, sharps\, syringes or aerosol products.) This program is only for households. Pills from businesses\, health care facilities\, long-term care facilities\, pharmaceutical representatives\, pharmacies\, doctor offices and veterinary clinics will not be accepted. \n  \nLocations \n\nPublic Safety Center (725 N. Cherry St.) 8am-5pm\nDistrict 1 (7836 N Point Blvd.) 8am-4pm\nDistrict 2 (1539 Waughtown St.) 8am-4pm\nDistrict 3 (2393 Winterhaven Ln.) 8am-4pm\n\nFor each location\, check in with the officer at the front desk and ask for an officer to help assist you with the drop box. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/medicine-drop-ws/
LOCATION:Various – see event description
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division":MAILTO:kaitlinc@cityofws.org
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SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
DESCRIPTION: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. Click on the link here to see the types of wastes accepted on the second page. \n  \nThis waste could cause environmental damage or contaminate groundwater if disposed of improperly.  Forsyth County residents may drop off electronic waste and household hazardous waste at the EnviroStation at no charge. Regular trash\, recyclables\, ammunition\, explosives\, radioactive\, medical/infectious waste and e-cigarette waste is not accepted. This is a free service provided to all Forsyth County residents by the City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/household-hazardous-waste-recycling/
LOCATION:3RC EnviroStation\, 1401 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27107
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Garden Kit Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free kit of garden plugs courtesy of Town of Kernersville Stormwater\, Town of Lewisville\, and Village of Clemmons. Plant along the shoreline or create a raingarden to help improve stability and beauty! Registration required (one kit per person). \nTo sign up for your kit\, follow the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D45A9AB28A4F94-62853661-rain    \n  \nIf you live in or near Winston-Salem and would like a kit\, please plan to participate in Keep Winston Salem Beautiful’s Plant This\, Not That class on March 28th\, 2026 at 1pm. Register at the link below. (One kit per household). \nPlant This\, Not That: Using Native Plants to Stabilize Soil Tickets\, Saturday\, Mar 28 from 1 pm to 2 pm | Eventbrite
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/shoreline-garden-kit-giveaway/
LOCATION:Various – see event description
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Kernersville Stormwater":MAILTO:whartup@toknc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
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SUMMARY:Growing Green: Water-Wise Practices for Sustainable Gardens
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nDiscover how smart water management can make your home garden more sustainable and resilient. This program highlights research-based best practices for conserving water\, selecting water-wise plants\, and using efficient irrigation to create a thriving garden that also protects local water resources. Our presenter for this month is Rebecca Craps\, Extension Agent\, Environment and Natural Resources. This class is part of the Arboretum Adult Education series held at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons\, NC. This class will be held in person at Walnut Hall in Tanglewood Park. Registered participants will receive driving directions. Registration will open 2 weeks before each class and close 24 hours prior to the program. To register\, visit: https://arboretum-education-march2026.eventbrite.com Call 336-703-2850 if you need assistance. For questions about the Adult Education series\, please contact Leslie Rose\, County Extension Director\, at leslie_rose@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2851. \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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to Leslie Rose at (336) 703-2850 or by email at leslie_rose@ncsu.edu. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/growing-green/
LOCATION:Walnut Hall\, 600 River Birch Circle\, Clemmons\, 27012
CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
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SUMMARY:Pawpaw: A Unique Fruit Tree for Stream Sides and Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to ID and plant pawpaw trees. During Forsyth Creek Week\, join N.C. Cooperative Extension to learn about this unique native tree. Pawpaw trees (Asimina triloba) go hand in hand with our waterways\, thriving in the moist\, rich soil of floodplains\, stream banks\, and river ravines throughout NC. They act as important streambank stabilizers\, with wild fruit-bearing trees often found near water sources. The pawpaw tree produces a sweet fruit too eaten by wildlife and humans alike! Join to learn how to identify these trees along the greenways and in parks across Forsyth County and take some seeds home to plant in your own yards! To register\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983365932896?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nLearn a little more about pawpaws with our resident horticulture technician and pawpaw enthusiast\, Derek Morris\, via this interview. Check out other Forsyth Creek Week events here: http://forsythcreekweek.org/ For more information or questions about this workshop\, contact Extension Agent Celine Richard (cvrichar@ncsu.edu\, 336-703-2869). \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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to Leslie Rose at (336) 703-2850 or by email at leslie_rose@ncsu.edu. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/pawpaw/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Agricultural Building\, 1450 Fairchild Rd.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27105
CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
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CREATED:20251210T201451Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with the Flow: Rain Gardening for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn stormwater into a garden asset in this beginner-friendly class on creating your own rain garden. Registration required. \n  \n\n\n\n\nRain gardens are a beautiful and effective way to manage stormwater right in your own yard. Join Rebecca Craps\, Natural Resources Extension Agent\, to learn more! In this introductory class\, we’ll cover how rain gardens work\, how to select the best site on your property\, soil considerations\, plant choices\, and simple design principles. Whether you’re dealing with drainage issues or just want to support cleaner waterways\, you’ll gain the tools to create a functional and attractive rain garden at home. Questions? Contact Rebecca Craps at rlcraps@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2858. \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. In 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/grow-with-the-flow/
LOCATION:Paddison Memorial Branch Library\, 248 Harmon Ln.\, Kernersville\, NC\, 27284
CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000
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SUMMARY:State of Our Water Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the most pressing issues facing our waterways in Forsyth County and ask questions of local water experts from environmental organizations\, local government stormwater departments\, and utility providers. Light snacks\, beverages\, and door prizes will be provided. \n  \nMarch 25\, 2026 at 6:30pm at Piedmont Triad Regional Council (1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive\, Kernersville\, NC 27284). \n  \nPlease let us know you’re coming by completing a quick RSVP. Registration is recommended but not required for you to attend. Register here.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/state-of-our-water/
LOCATION:Piedmont Triad Regional Council\, 1398 Carrollton Crossing Dr.\, Kernersville\, NC\, 27284
CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn
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