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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  • Native Piedmont Plants Exhibit and Seed Giveaway

    Central Library 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC
    Fix the Planet

    Celebrate Creek Week with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and the North Carolina Collection. Visit our month-long exhibit highlighting native plants along […]

    Free
  • Clemmons Cleanup

    Fix the Planet

    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.

    Free
  • Cleanup with YRK

    Anderson Building (WSSU campus) 1545 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
    Fix the Planet

    Come out with Yadkin Riverkeeper for a cleanup of Salem Creek. Gloves, trash bags, and a limited number of trash grabbers will be provided.

  • Spring Clean Sweep

    Town of Lewisville Annex 6550 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
    Fix the Planet

    Join the Lewisville Beautification Committee and the Town of Lewisville in our 2026 Spring Clean Sweep! All supplies are provided. Registration is not required.

    Free
  • Bug Pinning Class

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Learn how to pose, identify, and label your very own insect at Salem Lake.

    Free
  • Creek Week Critters!

    Southside Branch Library 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Bring the family for an up close and personal visit with some of our local creek critters at Southside Branch Library. Cody Orman from Salem Lake will bring several of his friendly critters for a meet and greet.

    Free
  • Frog Walk – Kids & Families

    Ivey Redmon Park 908 Beeson Rd, Kernersville, NC
    Fun to Do

    Learn about our local frogs and toads with a walk through the wetlands of Ivey Redmon Park with NC Sierra Club Foothills Group and Town of Kernersville.

  • Clemmons Cleanup

    Fix the Planet

    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.

    Free
  • Muddy Creek Cleanup

    Muddy Creek Greenway 4600 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fix the Planet

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

    Free
  • A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem

    Old Salem Parking Lot at West Street and Salt Street, Winston-Salem
    Tour

    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.

    Free
  • Long Creek Trail Wetlands Walk in Bethania

    Long Creek Trail 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Rd, Pfafftown, NC
    Fun to Do

    Join NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler for a fun and informative walk exploring the wetlands of Long Creek.

  • Eco Expo

    Miller Park 2500 Queen St, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    Students will create and display their own water-related science and art projects, while participants also rotate through expert-led earth science stations.

    Free
  • Creek Week STEAM for Kids

    Clemmons Branch Library 6365 James St., Clemmons, NC
    Fun to Do

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

    Free
  • Tricky Traps – Craft Your Own Venus Flytrap

    Southside Branch Library 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    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!

    Free
  • When It Happens Here: Preparing for Emergencies in Forsyth County

    Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center 1110 E. 7th St., Winston-Salem, NC
    Listen & Learn

    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.

    Free
  • Free Fishing at Salem Lake

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    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!

    Free
  • Water Discoveries

    Salem Lake Park 815 Salem Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
    Fix the Planet

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

    Free
  • Birding Basics

    Southside Branch Library 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem, NC
    Fun to Do

    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.

    Free