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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T235959
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T090000
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SUMMARY:Creekside Zen Zone
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own mat\, blanket\, or towel. Enjoy a peaceful morning by the creek as we welcome the day with gentle movement\, mindfulness\, and the sounds of nature. \n  \nWe’ll begin with a guided mindful birding session with Forsyth Audubon\, followed by a simple stretch & flow led by a community volunteer. Join as us we ground ourselves in nature – feeling the grass between our toes\, breathing with the trees\, and noticing the small things. \n  \nA calming Creek Week experience for adults\, free of charge. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Register at the link here. When arriving at Long Creek Park\, we’ll meet at the picnic shelter then take a short walk (0.2 miles) down a paved path and arrive at our event location next to the creek. Please click this link to see a marked up map in case of a late arrival and you need to meet us at the event location instead of the parking lot.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/creekside-flow/
LOCATION:Long Creek Park\, 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Rd\, Pfafftown\, NC\, 27040
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division":MAILTO:kaitlinc@cityofws.org
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.  Bring your curiosity\, binoculars if you have them\,  and anything else to make you comfortable\, water\, snacks\, shoes you can get muddy.  We will have some extra binoculars if needed.  Don’t let that keep you from joining the fun.  We will meet by the Salem Lake playground. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/family-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Salem Lake Park\, 815 Salem Park Rd\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27107
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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SUMMARY:River Rock Painting
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning painting river rocks at Carver School Road Branch Library and learn how these smooth stones are formed and the important role they play in our environment.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/river-rock-painting/
LOCATION:Carver School Road Branch Library\, 4915 Lansing Dr.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27105
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Fishing at Salem Lake
DESCRIPTION:*EVENT FULL* \n  \nHave you wanted to fish in Winston-Salem but fees\, license requirements\, or equipment needs held you back? This event is for you! \n  \nAll equipment and bait for basic fishing will be provided by Forsyth Creek Week\, plus free pizza! License requirements will be waived for that location and time\, courtesy of NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Fishing fees usually in effect at Salem Lake will also be covered by Forsyth Creek Week. The Wake Forest University Fishing Club will help fishers bait hooks\, teach how to cast\, and help land and release fish. Fishing off the pier or in a boat only – no bank fishing allowed. Fishing must end by 7pm. *EVENT FULL* \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Kaitlin Chamberlain\, Senior Community Educator for the City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division at kaitlinc@cityofws.org.
URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/free-fishing/
LOCATION:Salem Lake Park\, 815 Salem Park Rd\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27107
CATEGORIES:Fun to Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division":MAILTO:kaitlinc@cityofws.org
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