Events List

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.

A festival to celebrate our waterways

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

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.

Residents can dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications in this drive-thru medicine drop.

Children will grow into successful readers while celebrating Forsyth County’s waterways through stories, songs, and activities during this special Preschool […]

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.

Dive into creativity during Creek Week! Join us for a nature-inspired painting class we’ll capture the beauty of our local […]

Join us for a special Toddler Storytime. Children will build language skills, explore letters and sounds, and discover new words […]

Creek Week storytime for ages 6 and under at Carver School Road Branch Library on March 24, 2026.

Students will create and display their own water-related science and art projects, while participants also rotate through expert-led investigation stations focused on animals, plants, and water systems.

Creek Week storytime for ages 18 months - 3 years at Clemmons Branch library on March 24, 2026.

Children will grow into successful readers while celebrating Forsyth County’s waterways through stories, songs, and activities during this special Preschool […]

It's Forsyth Creek Week, so let us rock your world at the Walkertown Branch library. We will design and paint […]

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 […]

Enjoy spectacular views of one of our drinking water sources and discover how Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities turn it into top-notch drinking water delivered straight to your tap!

Play games, do crafts and meet live animals at Salem Lake!

Join us for a water-themed storytime with Mrs. Stefanie at Paddison Memorial Branch Library. Recommended for ages 3 to 6.

Join us for this fun hands-on program at the Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will […]

Lenny the Lifeguard will be a special guest at Clemmons Branch Library as children and their caregivers enjoy songs, activities, […]

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

Learn how to turn stormwater into a garden asset in this beginner-friendly class on creating your own rain garden.

Panel discussion with local water experts from environmental organizations, local government stormwater departments, and utility providers.

Children will grow into successful readers while celebrating Forsyth County’s waterways through stories, songs, and activities during this special Forsyth […]

Join us for a water-themed storytime with Mrs. Stefanie at Paddison Memorial Branch Library. Recommended for ages 2 and under.

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.

Frog-themed Creek Week storytime for ages 3-5 at Clemmons Branch library on March 26, 2026.

Creek Week Preschool storytime at Carver School Road Branch Library for ages 3-5 on March 26, 2026.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Take a step into nature and join us on the Salem Lake tree trail.

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

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.

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.

Be a part of restoring nature by joining Town of Kernersville Stormwater in planting beautiful plants and trees along the creek at Ivy Redmon Sports Complex.

Come enjoy an early paddle on the Yadkin River with the Yadkin Riverkeeper and hosted by the Town of Lewisville. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own boats. We will have a limited number of boats to use if you do not have your own.

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.

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.