BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Forsyth Creek Week - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Forsyth Creek Week REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20251216T211111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T163204Z UID:10000066-1772323200-1775001599@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Native Piedmont Plants Exhibit and Seed Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Creek Week with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and the North Carolina Collection. Visit our month-long exhibit highlighting native plants along with a seed giveaway to help you get started with your own native plant garden. Exhibit is open Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by the North Carolina Collection on the second floor of the Central Library and check it out!  URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/native-piedmont-plants-exhibit-and-seed-giveaway/ LOCATION:Central Library\, 660 W. 5th St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet,Fun to Do ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/What-does-native-mean-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful":MAILTO:andysz@cityofws.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20260310T203129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203129Z UID:10000122-1772323200-1775001599@forsythcreekweek.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Froggy-Scavenger-Hunt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20260312T193259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T193259Z UID:10000124-1774051200-1774828799@forsythcreekweek.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_0090-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Stormwater SMART (PTRC)":MAILTO:stormwatersmart@ptrc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20260106T124733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T124801Z UID:10000093-1774087200-1774092600@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Mill Site Trail Tour at Historic Bethabara DESCRIPTION: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. Check in time for these tours will be 10:00 AM. Tour should end at 11:30. Participants must register at least 1 day before each date. This will allow the leader to contact them due to weather issues or other changes. Meet at Visitor Center. Ages 10 & up. Anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Be prepared to walk on uneven terrain and dress appropriately for hiking. \nThe outing if free\, but we ask that you pre-register at the following link: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-winston-salem/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xO9R69p URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/mill-site-tour/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:Historic Bethabara Park\, 2147 Bethabara Road\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106 CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BW-Mill-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20251218T172407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T152853Z UID:10000079-1774087200-1774094400@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Waterways of Reynolda DESCRIPTION:*SOLD OUT!* Join us for a hands-on adventure exploring the waterways of Reynolda! Educators from Kaleideum\, Imprints Care\, and  Reynolda Gardens will lead families through this free\, family-friendly program held in partnership with Forsyth Creek Week 2026. \n  \nTogether\, we’ll discover Reynolda’s boathouse\, wetlands\, ponds\, and creeks through engaging\, interactive experiences that highlight the essential role clean\, healthy water systems play in supporting people\, animals\, and plants. Meet at the Boathouse next to the Lake Katherine wetland. Let us know you’re coming by RSVP’ing here.   Please note: In the event of inclement weather\, this program may be canceled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/waterways-of-reynolda/ LOCATION:Reynolda Gardens\, 100 Reynolds Village\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106 CATEGORIES:Fun to Do ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Creek-Week-Photo-2-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Reynolda Gardens":MAILTO:gardens@reynolda.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20251210T140306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T134801Z UID:10000038-1774087200-1774101600@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Peters Creek Clean Up in Hanes Park DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Forsyth Creek Week by cleaning up Peters Creek in Hanes Park. We will meet at the parking lot at 719 West End Blvd. in Winston-Salem to collect trash and recyclable materials from Peters Creek through Hanes Park. If you would like to bring your own grabber\, gloves\, river gear\, etc. please feel free. Make sure to wear layers and appropriate footwear. For more information email Tory or call 336-703-3020. Registration encouraged. URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/peters-creek-clean-up-in-hanes-park/ CATEGORIES:Fix the Planet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AdobeStock_287686336-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20251210T203535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141950Z UID:10000050-1774090800-1774094400@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Creek Exploration Play DESCRIPTION:Creek Exploration Play is a fun\, hands-on adventure that explores creek life! Children will discover the wonders of nature while developing important skills through playful activities\, engaging crafts\, and exciting games at the Central Library. Program recommended for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/creek-exploration-play/ LOCATION:Central Library\, 660 W. 5th St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101 CATEGORIES:Fun to Do ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Creek-Exploration-Play.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20251210T140106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T142033Z UID:10000037-1774098000-1774108800@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Jigsaw Puzzle Contest DESCRIPTION:Speed will be the name of the game at the Lewisville Branch Library’s Jigsaw Puzzle Contest. Teams will go head-to-head to see who can put their puzzle together the fastest. The victors will win a small prize. Recommended for adults\, teens and tweens. Team registration is required. Game Rules:\n\n Register your team (between 2-4 people) by Thursday\, March 19. Registration will open March 1\, 2026 at 9:00am.\n Each team will have three hours to complete the same 750-piece puzzle. The first team to finish wins a small prize!\n If none of the teams complete their puzzle at the end of three hours\, the team that has the fewest number of puzzle pieces left wins. URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/jigsaw-puzzle-contest/ LOCATION:Lewisville Branch Library\, 6490 Shallowford Rd.\, Lewisville\, NC\, 27023 CATEGORIES:Fun to Do ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Copy-of-STATE-OF-Our-WATER-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20251216T210544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T142130Z UID:10000067-1774101600-1774105200@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Creek Week Critters! DESCRIPTION: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. He will also be sharing ways to identify different species\, their environments\, and the effects of environmental changes. For more information email Kalbauc@forsyth.cc.    URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/creek-week-critters/ LOCATION:Southside Branch Library\, 3185 Buchanan St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27127 CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Creek-Week-Critters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172952 CREATED:20251215T132448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T141827Z UID:10000062-1774108800-1774114200@forsythcreekweek.org SUMMARY:Frog Walk – Kids & Families DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 21\, 4:00pm for (kids & families) and 7:00pm for (grown-ups). Frog Walk at Ivey Redmon Park\, 908 Beeson Road\, Kernersville MAP Learn about our local frogs and toads with a walk through the wetlands of Ivey Redmon Park (in the woods behind the playing fields). Led by NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler and Wendi Hartup\, Kernersville Stormwater Manager\, the frog walks will begin with a brief presentation about what species you may see or hear\, how to identify them and their important role in habitats. A NC toad and frog call app is available at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.johneyboy.frogcalls&hl=en_US&gl=US. Anyone participating in this activity should be prepared for wet\, muddy conditions and dress for the weather. We will meet at the soccer field parking lot. Look for the giant dragonfly sign. Participants under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Register with Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net or 336.473.0283 (indicate which frog walk attending). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://forsythcreekweek.org/event/frog-walk-kids/ LOCATION:Ivey Redmon Park\, 908 Beeson Rd\, Kernersville\, NC\, 27284 CATEGORIES:Fun to Do,Listen & Learn,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forsythcreekweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Spring-Peeper.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR