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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!
Park After Dark - Mackintosh
- Date: 10/25/2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location: Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina
1345 NC Hwy 61
Whitsett, North Carolina - Introduction: Registration Required
Park After Dark
Date/Time: Friday, October 25 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina - 1345 NC HWY 61, Whitsett
Fee: $3/person. Registration required. Space is limited. Register now!
Ages: All ages are welcome, but most appropriate for ages 5 and up. All minors to be accompanied by an adult.
Get ready for a spooky good time at Park After Dark! From 6–7 pm, choose your own adventure and visit some fun, family-friendly and educational stations:
- Creepy Crawly Bioindicators: Learn how to “Ask the Bugs!” Stormwater SMART will share tips about the best kind of creepy crawlies, called bioindicators, and what they can tell us a lot about the health of our lakes and streams. The only thing that scares these little critters is POLLUTION! Stop in for hands-on activities and horrify your family with how much you learn!
- Whooooo's That? Encounter nature’s silent flyers - OWLS! Meet real, live owls - look but do not touch! Learn about eerie adaptations that make these nocturnal hunters masters of the night!
- Spooky Spinners: Discover why spiders are more fascinating than frightful! Find out what makes a spider a spider! Learn how these eight-legged creatures use their sticky webs and stealthy moves to catch dinner. Then get creative and build your own spider using natural materials!
- Wicked Creations: Unleash your creativity at our arts and crafts station! Dive into a cauldron of spooky supplies and craft a Halloween surprise!
- Campfire Treats: Gather around the fire for a frightfully delicious treat! Roast marshmallows to gooey perfection over the flickering flames and create s’mores so good it’s scary.
Once the sun sets, the real adventure begins! At 7 pm everyone will gather to learn about the eerie glow of animal eyes at night, then set out on a walk through the park to see which glowing animal eyes are watching you. It's a perfect mix of Halloween fun and nature exploration—ideal for families looking to make magical fall memories!
Be sure to bring along layers appropriate for the weather, sturdy closed-toe shoes, insect repellent, water bottle, and a flashlight! Costumes are optional! The group night hike will be about 30 minutes, cover 0.6 miles, and take place on paved surfaces with some hills.