Events List

Help us keep our waterways pristine! Join us for a community cleanup at Muddy Creek Park as we work to […]

A festival to celebrate our waterways

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.

Residents can dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications in this drive-thru medicine drop.

Join Forsyth Audubon for our Monday Bird Walk at Winston Lake Park guided by Tim Miller.  All skill levels are […]

Come have some fun playing in our model of a creek, complete with leaf packs, rocks, snails and dragonflies! Scared of bugs? Don’t worry, we’re practicing with fake ones to learn which insects are most sensitive to pollution in the water.

Join us for a special Toddler Storytime. Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words […]

Creek Week storytime for ages 6 and under at Carver School Road Branch Library on March 24, 2026.

Join us at Kaleideum to celebrate salamanders! Meet our live tiger salamander and axolotl and learn about their habitat while participation in salamander themed activities.

Join us for this fun hands-on program at Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will explore […]

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!

Join us for this fun hands-on program at the Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will […]

Make new friends and do fun (and messy!) experiments while learning science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at Clemmons […]

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.

Snap to it and join us at the Southside Branch Library for a fun and funky craft where kids can create their own Venus flytrap craft!

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.

Join Chris Marsh of Forsyth Audubon for a Family Nature Walk.  We'll explore the birds and water fowl of Salem Lake along with their habitats.

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!

Learn about our waterways, get your feet wet sampling macroinvertebrates in our creek, and help restore our shoreline and wildlife habitat at Salem Lake.

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.

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.

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.

NC 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.

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.

From 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.