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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!
Southmont Park Drain Marker Pop-Up
- Date: 11/16/2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Southmont Park
2200 Atlanta St
Greensboro, North Carolina - Introduction: Greensboro
Help Protect Greensboro’s Waterways!
Help us place storm drain markers to remind residents only rain should go down the drain. Your efforts will help keep storm drains clean and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable community.
Event Details:
- All are supplies provided.
- Registration is required. The meeting location and more details will be sent a week before the event.
- Participants must be at least 10 years old. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Volunteers must complete a short training and this waiver before work begins.
Interested in hosting a pop-up in your neighborhood? Learn more.
Questions? Email us.
Help Protect Greensboro’s Waterways!
Help us place storm drain markers to remind residents only rain should go down the drain. Your efforts will help keep storm drains clean and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable community.
Event Details:
- All are supplies provided.
- Registration is required. The meeting location and more details will be sent a week before the event.
- Participants must be at least 10 years old. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Volunteers must complete a short training and this waiver before work begins.
Interested in hosting a pop-up in your neighborhood? Learn more.
Questions? Email us.
Participate in No Straw November by saying no thanks to plastic straws and other single-use plastics at drive-throughs, restaurants, bars, and at home.
Join fellow Greensboro residents in saying no to plastic straws in November and beyond.