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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
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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T235959
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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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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Did you know composting can help you care for our local watersheds? Composting not only addresses food waste and is great for our gardens\, but it can also help filter out pollutants before they reach our waterways! 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! Attendees will be entered into a raffle to go home with a trashcan compost bin! To register\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983365877731?aff=oddtdtcreator \nSEE YOU THERE!\nFor more information or questions about this workshop contact Extension Agent\, Celine Richard (cvrichar@ncsu.edu\, 336-703-2869). You can also learn more about composting on our website. Check out and get involved in other Creek Week Activities! N.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/composting/
LOCATION:Forsyth County Agricultural Building\, 1450 Fairchild Rd.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27105
CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:When It Happens Here: Preparing for Emergencies in Forsyth County
DESCRIPTION:Be prepared\, not panicked. Join N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Forsyth County Center\, Forsyth County Soil and Water Conservation District\, and Forsyth County Emergency Management\, for a practical emergency preparedness workshop during Forsyth Creek Week. 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. Participants will learn what to do before\, during\, and after an emergency\, where to find reliable information in Forsyth County\, how to determine whether their home is located in a floodplain\, and where to access updates about shelters and community resources. We’ll also cover simple\, actionable steps you can take now\, including how to assemble an emergency kit and plan for food preparation during power outages. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your current plans\, this workshop will help you feel more confident and prepared for whatever comes your way. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle for a ready-made emergency preparedness kit. To register\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984085439961?aff=oddtdtcreator \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/preparing-for-emergencies/
LOCATION:Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center\, 1110 E. 7th St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101
CATEGORIES:Listen & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Trivia Night at Radar Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Think you know a lot about the environment\, pollution\, and water? Prove your skills at a special trivia night at Radar Brewing Company on Thursday\, March 26 at 7pm. Prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place teams courtesy of Radar Brewing Company.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/radar-trivia/
LOCATION:Radar Brewing Company\, 216 E 9th Street\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division":MAILTO:kaitlinc@cityofws.org
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