Forsyth Creek Week is back! We’re celebrating with over 50 activities county wide. Water is a vital – and finite – resource for all living creatures, including all of us in Forsyth County. Creek Week helps us “connect the dots” between quality of life and the health of creeks and streams, not only as a […]
Even though we depend upon rain, it can cause problems when the water running off roads, parking lots and roofs picks up pollutants and washes them into our creeks and streams. For property owners, stormwater can cause flooding, erosion and other problems. Forsyth County has plenty of examples of the right way to handle stormwater […]
Do you live near a stream or creek? Did you know that typical landscaping practices could actually harm rivers and creeks? Most people that live by water resources like to remove all the landscape for a clear view. Why not, if you live near the water you want to see it! Much like with gardening, […]
Saturday, March 19, 4 p.m. (kids & families) & 6 p.m. (grown-ups) Ivey Redmon Park, 908 Beeson Road, Kernersville MAP NOTE: This may be turned into a virtual event depending on status of the coronavirus pandemic in Forsyth County during Creek Week. Check the Creek Week website before you leave for the event. Henry Fansler […]
Saturday, March 19, 4 p.m. (kids & families) & 6 p.m. (grown-ups) Ivey Redmon Park, 908 Beeson Road, Kernersville MAP NOTE: This may be turned into a virtual event depending on status of the coronavirus pandemic in Forsyth County during Creek Week. Check the Creek Week website before you leave for the event. Henry Fansler […]
Free plant giveaway of live cuttings from woody shrubs! If you have a creek nearby or a wet area these plants are perfect. They help reduce streambank erosion, improve water quality and provide flowers for pollinators. Very easy to install. Instructions will be provided with each kit. Some of the species in the kit included: […]
Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. - Noon Ivey Redmon Park, 788 Beeson Rd, Kernersville Join the planting party and help make the park beautiful with native, shade-loving plants. Staff will lead a small, hands-on demo about stabilizing creek banks. Volunteers may plant as few or as many plugs, small containers and sticks we’ll hammer into […]