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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There’s a lot going on during Creek Week! Use the filters or search tools below to find events that match your interests, location, or schedule. Reminder: Forsyth Creek Week 2026 is March 21-29.
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Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem
A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Old Salem Parking Lot at West Street and Salt Street, Winston-Salem
Week of Events
Kernersville Drain Marker Event
Join us for a volunteer storm drain marking event! You and your group can pick a neighborhood or be assigned one to help label storm drains and raise awareness that only rain should go down the drain.
Rain Barrel Sale
The Town of Kernersville Public Services Department has rain barrels available for sale year-round! Get yours today to help slow stormwater runoff, encourage infiltration, and conserve water supply resources.
Clemmons Cleanup
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.
Shoreline Garden Kit Giveaway
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!
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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March 22, 2026 -Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
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March 22, 2026 -Creek Week Jamboree
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March 22, 2026 -A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
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.
A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
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.
Monday, March 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 -Guided Water Science & Art Fair
Guided Water Science & Art Fair
Students will create and display their own water-related science and art projects, while participants also rotate through expert-led investigation stations focused on animals, plants, and water systems.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -Creekside Zen Zone
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March 27, 2026 -Free Fishing at Salem Lake (tentative)
Free Fishing at Salem Lake (tentative)
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!
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026 -Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
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March 28, 2026 -Guided Tree Hike
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March 28, 2026 -Water Discoveries
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March 28, 2026 -Birding Basics
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March 28, 2026 -Mill Site Trail Tour at Historic Bethabara
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March 28, 2026 -Planting Party at Ivey Redmon
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March 28, 2026 -YRK and Town of Lewisville Paddle
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March 28, 2026 -Creek Crawl at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom
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March 28, 2026 -A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
Mindful Birding at Historic Bethabara Park
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.
Water Discoveries
Learn about our waterways, get your feet wet sampling macroinvertebrates in our creek, and help restore our shoreline and wildlife habitat at Salem Lake.
Birding Basics
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.
Mill Site Trail Tour at Historic Bethabara
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.
Planting Party at Ivey Redmon
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.
YRK and Town of Lewisville Paddle
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.
Creek Crawl at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom
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.
A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
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.