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What is Creek Week? Creek Weeks happen all around North Carolina in spring and fall, when people get together and take part in all kinds of water-related activities, including NC Stream Watch events, fishing tournaments, and creek cleanups. It's a time to learn about water quality, help out by preventing pollution and cleaning it up, and having fun while we do it! Check the tab below, titled "2024 Creek Weeks in the Piedmont Triad", to see this year's dates and locations for local Creek Weeks.
Who's in charge of Creek Weeks? Each Creek Week started in its own way, and many have changed over time, but most are collaborative efforts between local government departments: Public Works, Planning, Recreation/Parks, and organizations that serve these local governments, such as AmeriCorps and Regional Councils of Government. In our area, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council helps facilitate Creek Weeks through the Stormwater SMART program and its AmeriCorps Service Members. You'll see Stormwater SMART facilitating Creek Week activities like NC Stream Watch, pond explorations, EnviroScape lessons, and more! We assist both "official" Creek Week partners and what we call "Friends of Creek Week".
WHAT ARE FRIENDS OF CREEK WEEK?
A Friend of Creek Week is a person or group who wants to participate in the kind of events that typically happen during Creek Weeks, like litter cleanups, rainscaping workshops, and NC Stream Watch events.
Friends of Creek Week might want to lead these kinds of activities, too. Maybe you want your Scout troop to conduct a creek cleanup, or your HOA (Home Owners' Association) would like to hold a workshop about downspout disconnection. The Friends of Creek Week network can help promote or celebrate your event. Email us at stormwatersmart@ptrc.org with questions or to help with your event.
To register for events or see what other Friends are doing, just check the list of events on this page for cleanups and other activities near you. Check the details for information about how to participate or register for an event.
FORSYTH CREEK WEEK: March 22- March 30, 2025
RANDOLPH CREEK WEEK: May, 2025
ALAMANCE CREEK WEEK: May, 2025
GUILFORD CREEK WEEK: June, 2025
DAVIDSON CREEK WEEK: TBD
ROCKINGHAM CREEK WEEK: TBD
Our list of "friends" keeps growing . . . . and when it's done it's going to be AMAZING! It will contain information about:
Alamance County:
City of Graham
Town of Green Level
Davidson County:
Davidson County Libaries
City of Lexington
City of Thomasville
Forsyth County Libraries
Town of Kernersville
Town of Lewisville
Village of Clemmons
City of Winston-Salem
Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful
Guilford County Libraries
City of Greensboro
City of High Point
Southwest Renewal Foundation
Town of Jamestown
Town of Gibsonville
Town of Oak Ridge
Town of Summerfield
Keep Randolph County Beautiful
Randolph Co. Cooperative Extension
Randolph County Soil & Water
Randolph County Public Works
City of Asheboro
City of Archdale
City of Trinity
City of Randleman
Rockingham County:
Visit RoCo
Rockingham County Libraries
City of Reidsville
Other:
Piedmont Triad Water Quality Authority
... and more! Just wait and see!
Community Gardening Event
- Date: 09/14/2024 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location: Moore Elementary School
451 Knollwood St
Winston-Salem, North Carolina - Introduction: Moore Elem School
Winston-Salem
Join Matthew Scoggins, Community Gardening Coordinator for a hands on community gardening demonstration, we'll discuss square foot gardening, site preparation, marketing, volunteer organizing, pollinators and much more! We'll also have an experienced community organizer discussing the school's community garden program. This is a chance for volunteers to get some hands on Fall Veggies and Native Plants experience. We'll prepare beds, plant, amending soil in beds etc. We will also be giving away some native wildflower seeds! Water and light refreshments will be provided.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR, wear gardening clothes, and bring hand tools if possible!
Note: This event coincides with a workday for the site, please feel welcome to stay longer and help out with the site. A great way to give back to a school and community. (Any activity on the site is at your own risk)
If you have any questions please contact Matthew Scoggins at mscoggi@ncsu.edu or 336-705-8823
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For any questions please contact Matthew Scoggins, Community Gardening Coordinator, at mscoggi@ncsu.edu or at 336-705-8823