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.
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.
Students will create and display their own water-related science and art projects, while participants also rotate through expert-led earth science stations.
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 […]
Join us for this fun hands-on program at the Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will […]
Discover how smart water management can make your home garden more sustainable and resilient.
Learn how to ID and plant pawpaw trees with N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Learn how to turn stormwater into a garden asset in this beginner-friendly class on creating your own rain garden.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Discover how healthy streambanks reduce erosion, improve water quality, and support diverse plants and wildlife. Get your hands dirty for […]
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.
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.
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.