Saturday, September 16, 2017 Meet the Snakes - Gateway Nature Preserve Have you ever wondered what a snake feels like? Is it slimy? Slithery? Squiggly? Find out with Greg McGrath, amateur herpetologist and a member of the North Carolina Herpetological Society (NCHS). Greg is going to show the tame corn snakes he has raised.
Saturday, September 23, 2017 Volunteers Needed for the Haw River Learning Celebration! The Haw River Assembly's unique three-week riverside educational program for 4th graders, the Learning Celebration, kicks off this fall! We are currently seeking volunteers to support the program!
Thursday, October 12, 2017 How Climate Change Affects Birds - City of Greensboro Library System Kim Brand will discuss how climate change is impacting bird species particularly the Wood Thrush. This program is sponsored by the T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society. For more information click here
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Plant This Not That - City of Greensboro Library System Horticulturist Lauri Lawson will tell us about native alternatives for non-native plants. This program is sponsored by the Native Plant Society. For more information click here
Saturday, October 21, 2017 Community Roots Day sponsored by the City of Winston Salem Annual tree planting project is held in early fall, at a different location in the city each year.
Friday, September 22, 2017 Conservation Talk in Winston Salem by Piedmont Land Conservancy PLC staff member Mindy Mock will introduce the featured guest, Randy Johnson, a travel author/editor, who will talk about his new book Grandfather Mountain: The History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon and the new 3rd editions ofHiking the Blue Ridge Parkway and Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Par
Friday, October 27, 2017 Autumn Leaves Tour at Old Salem Encounter the fall color of native trees in the beautiful historic setting of Old Salem! Toby Bost leads a fascinating tour of Old Salem’s trees, discussing not only characteristics of each species and historical uses, but also the value of trees in the landscape today and how they might work in
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 "Berries for the Home Garden" an Adult Education Class at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park Learn how to grow blueberries successfully and increase your crop's yield. Preparing the soil, adding necessary amendments such as fertilizer, calculating the number of shrubs, pruning, and harvesting will all be discussed.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants - Reynolda Gardens This program will show how incorporating native plants in your garden will add to your own enjoyment while providing a variety of other creatures with food, shelter, and safe places to rear their young. Sheilah Lombardo, North Carolina Native Plant Society $5.00 general admission/free for WFU fa
Saturday, October 7, 2017 Big Sweep Waterway Cleanup - City of Winston Salem The Big Sweep waterway cleanup is coming up Saturday, October 7 from 9AM to noon. This is your opportunity to help clean up our community whether it be a stream, street, park or school.