Discover how healthy streambanks reduce erosion, improve water quality, and support diverse plants and wildlife. Get your hands dirty for […]
Stream Smart: Protecting Streambanks, Boosting Biodiversity
Events List
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.
Growing Green: Water-Wise Practices for Sustainable Gardens
Discover how smart water management can make your home garden more sustainable and resilient.
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 […]
Salamander Day
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.
Creek Crawl at Bethania’s Black Walnut Bottom
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.
Nature Kids: Series 2
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.
Eco Expo
Students will create and display their own water-related science and art projects, while participants also rotate through expert-led earth science stations.