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.
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. Free to Forsyth County residents.
Join us for this fun hands-on program at the Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will […]
Learn how to ID and plant pawpaw trees with N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Children will grow into successful readers while celebrating Forsyth County’s waterways through stories, songs, and activities during this special Forsyth […]
Play games, do crafts and meet live animals at Salem Lake! Series 2 is designed for kids that have already participated in the original Nature Kids.
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.
Think you know a lot about the environment, pollution, and water? Prove your skills at a special trivia night at Radar Brewing Company.
Morning mindfulness with the sounds of nature.
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.
Spend the morning painting river rocks at Carver School Road Branch Library and learn how these smooth stones are formed […]
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!
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.
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.
Learn about our waterways, get your feet wet sampling macroinvertebrates in our creek, and help restore our shoreline and wildlife habitat at Salem Lake.
Stop the wash-away and start a sanctuary! Join us for an essential workshop on Soil Stabilization and Native Planting, where […]
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.
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.