Learn about our waterways, get your feet wet sampling macroinvertebrates in our creek, and help restore our shoreline and wildlife habitat at Salem Lake.
Water Discoveries
Events List
Long Creek Trail Wetlands Walk in Bethania
Join NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler for a fun and informative walk exploring the wetlands of Long Creek.
Frog Walk – Kids & Families
Learn about our local frogs and toads with a walk through the wetlands of Ivey Redmon Park with NC Sierra Club Foothills Group and Town of Kernersville.
Family Storytime – Water
Creek Week storytime for ages 6 and under at Carver School Road Branch Library on March 24, 2026.
Water Quality? Ask the Bugs!
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.
Better by a Dam Site!
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!
Creek Week STEAM for Kids
Make new friends and do fun (and messy!) experiments while learning science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at Clemmons […]
Tricky Traps – Craft Your Own Venus Flytrap
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!
Creek Exploration Play
Creek Exploration Play is a fun, hands-on adventure that explores creek life! Children will discover the wonders of nature while […]
Every Drop Counts: Ages 3-5
Join us for this fun hands-on program at the Southside Branch Library presented by the Piedmont Environmental Alliance! Children will […]