The Pill Collection Drop Box is a program for citizens as a convenient and safe way to dispose of unneeded or unwanted pills from their homes.
Medicine Drop Winston-Salem
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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
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.
When It Happens Here: Preparing for Emergencies in Forsyth County
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.
Backyard Composting Basics
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.
Pawpaw: A Unique Fruit Tree for Stream Sides and Landscapes
Learn how to ID and plant pawpaw trees with N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Family Nature Walk
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.
Bug Pinning Class
Learn how to pose, identify, and label your very own insect at Salem Lake.
Plant This, Not That: Using Native Plants to Help with Erosion Control
Stop the wash-away and start a sanctuary! Join us for an essential workshop on Soil Stabilization and Native Planting, where […]
Muddy Creek Cleanup
Help us keep our waterways pristine! Join us for a community cleanup at Muddy Creek Park as we work to […]
A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem
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.