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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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SUMMARY:Froggy Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Explore the library and enjoy a friendly challenge with our monthly Scavenger Hunt. Hidden in the Southside Branch Library’s children’s area are 11 different types of frogs. Once you’ve found all of them\, turn in your decoded message and retrieve a prize. \n  \nRecommended for ages 3-13. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/froggy-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Southside Branch Library\, 3185 Buchanan St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27127
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T235959
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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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SUMMARY:I ♥️ My Watershed Activity Booklets
DESCRIPTION:Visit any Forsyth County Public Library branch during Forsyth Creek Week and pick up a free “I ♥️ My Watershed” activity booklet! The booklet is filled with word games\, drawing pages\, steps for a self-led creek exploration\, and more. \n  \nStormwater SMART provides free water quality lessons to all schools and community groups in our member area (including Forsyth County). Just email stormwatersmart@ptrc.org to request a free program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/booklets/
LOCATION:Various – see event description
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet,Fun to Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stormwater SMART (PTRC)":MAILTO:stormwatersmart@ptrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T235959
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SUMMARY:Clemmons Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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. Registration link opens in February\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/clemmons-cleanup-2/
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet,Fun to Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="Village of Clemmons Stormwater":MAILTO:eharrison@clemmons.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
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SUMMARY:Muddy Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Help us keep our waterways pristine! Join us for a community cleanup at Muddy Creek Park as we work to remove litter and debris from the creek and surrounding trails. Whether you want to get your feet wet or stay on solid ground\, there is a job for everyone! \n\n\nThe Deep Dive: If you have waders\, bring them along! We’ll be heading into the creek to clear out trapped debris. \n\n\nThe Trail Team: No waders? No problem! We need plenty of hands to patrol the trails and bank areas to keep the park beautiful for hikers and local wildlife. \n\n\nAll supplies provided! We will have gloves\, trash bags\, and pickers ready for you. Just bring yourself\, some water\, and a passion for the environment. \nMeet in the parking lot off Robinhood Rd\, located at 4600 Robinhood Rd. Let us know you’re coming by registering here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/muddy-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:Muddy Creek Greenway\, 4600 Robinhood Rd\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106
CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful":MAILTO:andysz@cityofws.org
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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:Creek Week Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our water with us at the Forsyth Creek Week Kickoff Jamboree! We’ll have activities from environmental organizations from around Forsyth County and other Forsyth Creek Week partners\, food trucks\, games\, and more! The event will be held at the Fourth of July Park in Kernersville from 2pm-5pm. Parking is available at the neighboring school parking lot. \n  \nThere are so many things to do at the Jamboree! \n\nLearn about our waters from lots of local environmental organizations\nMeet live birds of prey from Owl’s Roost Wildlife Education\nFind cool bugs in the creek\nPlay games in the Kids Zone with Kaleideum\nAnd more!
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/kickoff-jamboree/
LOCATION:Fourth of July Park\, 702 W Mountain St\, Kernersville\, NC\, 27284
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Kernersville Stormwater":MAILTO:whartup@toknc.com
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