Join the Friends of Ellerbe Creek to remove litter and bagged trash from previous cleanups from the shore of Falls Lake near the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Volunteers will meet at the MST End of East Geer St. Trailhead, located near 4340 E Geer St.

Volunteers with motorized boats are also needed to help collect the filled bags from the shoreline and deliver them to a staged dumpster at Hickory Hill Boat Ramp. If you have a motorized boat and are interested in helping, send an email to Ian Pond at iandavid33@hotmail.com.

Volunteers should be prepared to walk a minimum of two miles out to the trail and back. This event is not recommended for volunteers under 12 years of age. Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Join the Durham Saves Water team at Home Depot at 3701 Mt Moriah Rd on Saturday, March 222nd from 1PM to 4PM for Fix a Leak Week!

Are dripping faucets and mysterious water bills giving you a headache? We've got you covered!

Discover practical solutions to conserve water, save money, and contribute to a greener planet. From simple DIY fixes to insider advice, we've got the knowledge you need to tackle leaks head-on. And, be sure to check out The Home Depot’s extensive inventory of WaterSense labeled products.

Join staff and volunteers from the Durham Community Land Trustees for a creek cleanup in Historic Hayti! This cleanup is a part of an ongoing community creek restoration project in Hayti.

Volunteers will meet at 800 Simmons Street and continue to the creek from there.

Please contact Ajax Wooley at ajax@dclt.org with any questions.

This event is full!

Our Women’s Kayaking 101 class is designed to give women and non-binary paddlers the needed foundation of skills and techniques to build your kayaking skills through individualized instruction. Class lasts approximately 3-4 hours and all paddling equipment is included. Kayaks are for a SINGLE PADDLER. This class is not appropriate for children under 13.

Women’s Kayaking 101: $55. Reservation/Payment must be made prior to arrival. For more details or information, email connect@twosistersadventure.com.

Join the Southside Neighborhood Association for a litter cleanup of Third Fork Creek near W Lakewood Avenue. Volunteers will meet at the corner of South St. and W Lakewood Ave.

Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 8. Volunteers between the ages of 8-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more details or information, contact: leanne.june@gmail.com.

Register to attend below!

Join KDB Litter Leader Hayley Blum to clean up the headwaters of Sandy Creek and the trails and roads surrounding Maplewood Cemetery. Volunteers will meet in the cemetery at the end of Belfort Street off of Chapel Hill Rd.

This event is for the adventurous! Be prepared to walk through a densely wooded area to access the creek banks, and potentially steep climbs down to reach the creek bed. We recommend wearing long pants and sleeves. No volunteers under the age of 13, and volunteers aged 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact Hayley Blum at hayleyblum@gmail.com with any questions.

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This year the Museum of Life & Science is excited to celebrate Creek Week with the Ready, Set, Resilience (RSR) program, delving into environmental concepts through collaborative storytelling.

Come out to the museum on Saturday, March 22 between the hours of 10AM and 3PM for professional and community-led puppet shows, poetry slams, and performances of resilience fables throughout the day. Connect with the community and natural surroundings as you explore the campus!

This event is included with the price of admission to the museum. Learn more here!

Join members of the Merrick-Moore Community to clean up along Cheek Rd from Mt Zoar Baptist Church to Junction Rd.

Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12. Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact LA Davis-Durante at ladavis@merrickmoorecdc.org with any questions.

The lower third of Durham County resides in the Jordan Lake Basin. The Durham watersheds within this basin include Sandy Creek, Third Fork Creek, Northeast Creek, New Hope Creek, Mud Creek, and Stirrup Iron Creek. Join Clean Jordan Lake for a cleanup along the southern branch of Jordan Lake in Pittsboro. Meeting place will be at the Cul de sac at the end of 455 Ryan Rd.

For more information, reach out to info@cleanjordanlake.org.

Registration and more details are available using the link below.

Join UCAN for Creek Week at Catawba Trail Farm! Dive into a variety of hands-on projects, including cleaning golf balls from the Little River and prepping bottle caps for a Bottle Cap to Bench recycling project. Come out, lend a hand, and be a part of protecting our local waterways and environment!

Come join the Friends of Ellerbe Creek for a pedestrian and boat-based clean up of Ellerbe Creek from Red Mill Road down to Falls Lake. Boaters must be able to provide their own boat.

Registration will be limited to 20 pedestrians and 20 boaters. Boaters MUST provide their own boat and PFD. For more details or information, email: iandavid33@hotmail.com.

The re-introduction of Bald Eagles has been one of our Country’s shining legacies as a true environmental comeback. Jordan Lake is now considered one of the largest summertime nesting areas for Bald Eagles in the Southeast. Join us as we paddle the northern reaches of Jordan Lake in search of it’s majestic residents. While we can not guarantee a bald eagle sighting, we can say that over the last handful of years we have spotted between 8 and 35 eagles on every trip that has run, along with tons of other amazing raptors and residents of the lake.

Bald Eagle Paddle: $58. Reservation/Payment must be made prior to arrival. For more details or information, email info@froghollowoutdoors.com.

Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water with Frog Hollow Outdoors! Paddle out to a great location on Falls Lake to watch the sunset and then slowly make our way back after the final sun glints have disappeared. Discover the sights and sounds of the water after dark on this relaxing and fun paddle.

Sunset Paddle: $38. Reservation/Payment must be made prior to arrival.

For more details or information, email: info@froghollowoutdoors.com

Join the Eno River Association as we celebrate World Frog Day! Frogs and toads make up one of the most diverse vertebrate orders, and also one of the most threatened. We'll talk all things frogs - from evolution and identification to conservation - through the lens of the Eno River Watershed, while leaving time for questions and discussion.

Please register below to receive the Zoom link for this virtual presentation. For more details or information, email hillary@enoriver.org.

Join Durham Parks & Rec for Creek Week and help clean up Twin Lakes Park for community members and the birds that call it home. Equipment, bags, and trash pickers will be provided. Dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes.

For more details or information, email: shay.kamstra@durhamnc.gov.

Join us for an exciting outdoor adventure to celebrate Creek Week at the Duke Forest Shepherd Nature Trail! This family-friendly event, perfect for ages 6 and up, invites you to explore the wonders of a local creek and have hands-on experience discovering creek critters which could include amphibians and macroinvertebrates. Led by expert and Duke Professor Dr. Ron Grunwald and dedicated staff from Durham City and County Stormwater, participants will learn about the vital role of creeks in our ecosystem and how we can protect them for future generations.

Get your hands wet as you explore the creek, search for hidden critters, and gain valuable insights into the importance of creek conservation. Bring your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and prepare for an unforgettable day outdoors! Please wear water-friendly shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

*Before registering, please read the safety rules and attendee expectations for this event here.*

Come participate in Creek Week and help keep Lake Michie beautiful. This is an open-ended event with no registration required. Come out to Lake Michie between the hours of 6:30AM and 4PM and clean up anywhere around the park that is in need. Check in with DPR Outdoor Recreation Staff to receive cleanup equipment and instructions.

As an extra incentive, anyone who participates in the event will have their kayak rental fee or boat launch fee waived!

Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. See details about Lake Michie here. For more information, email Shay.Kamstra@durhamnc.gov.

Experience the explosion of spring song and mating activity among Sandy Creek Park’s frogs! Small groups will follow the sounds to find, identify, and release frogs. alking is less than 1 mile on level but wet surface. Bring waterproof boots/waders/shoes and strong headlamps and/or flashlights.

Ages 8 and up. Led by Dr. Nicolette Cagle from Duke University. For more details or information, email laura.martinez@duke.edu.

This event is full!

If you have young children and are interested in more programming like this, please consider attending the Creek Critter Crawl at Duke Forest on Friday, March 21st from 10AM-12PM. More info and registration here.

One of the most magical times on the water is the time during the hours directly around sunset. Birds do their final calls of the night. Frogs begin to sing. Owls begin their calls and activity. Everything gets just a little more still. Spend this magical time exploring the creeks and coves of the lower Eno River as it flows into Falls Lake.

Evening Paddle: $35. Reservation/Payment must be made prior to arrival. For more details or information, email connect@twosistersadventure.com.

Join the Durham Saves Water team at Home Depot at 1700 N Pointe Drive on Thursday, March 20th from 5PM to 8PM for Fix a Leak Week!

Are dripping faucets and mysterious water bills giving you a headache? We've got you covered!

Discover practical solutions to conserve water, save money, and contribute to a greener planet. From simple DIY fixes to insider advice, we've got the knowledge you need to tackle leaks head-on. And, be sure to check out The Home Depot’s extensive inventory of WaterSense labeled products.

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup at the Food Lion at the intersection of Latta Road and Roxboro Street, hosted by the Eno River Association.

Volunteers will meet at 5279 North Roxboro St at 10AM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Contact Reema Garabadu at reema@enoriver.org with any questions.

Join City of Durham Department of Water Management staff for a night of trivia at Common Market Durham! Grab a friend, grab a pint, and enjoy prizes provided by Water Mgmt!

Drop in and join members of the Two Sisters Adventure Company community for friendship and fellowship at Crafts and Drafts at 3117 Guess Rd. Meet new people and connect over a commitmemt to making the outdoors more accessible. We will discuss opportunities to improve our commitment to our watershed community.

These monthly casual gatherings are an opportunity for members of our community to create a greater connection and build a better community.

No registration required: come as you are, for as long as you are able.

Join us on Wednesday, March 19th at 12PM for a Spring Tree ID Walk at the New Hope Creek Bottomlands Trail with Leaf & Limb Arborist Matt Archibald!

This is a natural trail through some variable terrain. Attendees should be prepared to walk at least 1 mile. Parking is somewhat limited, so carpooling is recommended.

This workshop is considered continuing education for our Tree Keeper volunteers, but anyone who is interested in learning how to identify trees is welcome to attend. Attendance will be capped at 20 participants, so registration is required to attend.

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Wake up your body, mind, and soul with a sunrise paddle! The morning will begin with a quick meet and greet, launching of boats, and a steady but relaxed paced paddle trip. Start your day on the water in the grandeur of nature with a sunrise and a smile. For more details or information, email info@froghollowoutdoors.com.

Sunrise Paddle: $28. Reservation/Payment must be made prior to arrival.

Test your water resources knowledge at Gizmo Brew Works trivia night! Grab a friend, grab a pint, and enjoy prizes provided by Creek Week partners!

Have you ever noticed leaks at faucets and water fixtures in your home? Join City of Durham Water Department staff at Durham Main Library on Tuesday, March 18 from 6-7PM for a "Fix a Leak Week" program for adults to learn about common water leaks and how to address those home issues. This program will offer information through a lecture format followed by a Q&A. Registration is required.

Join us on Tuesday, March 18th at 3PM for a Spring Tree ID Walk at Little River County Preserve along the Matthews Road Access Trail with City of Durham Urban Forester Alex Johnson!

This is a natural trail through some variable terrain. Attendees should be prepared to walk at least 1 mile. Parking is somewhat limited, so carpooling is recommended. If the lot is full, parking on the road is ok. 

This workshop is considered continuing education for our Tree Keeper volunteers, but anyone who is interested in learning how to identify trees is welcome to attend. Attendance will be capped at 20 participants, so registration is required to attend.

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Join Chris and Mindy Meyers from Home Repair Lab for an exclusive class at their shop! This class will include lecture information, followed by some hands-on practice and Q&A.

In this month's program, we'll be joined by staff with the City of Durham Water Department for a special program for Fix a Leak Week! City of Durham staff will kick off the program, then participants will learn how to fix basic leaks with Chris and Mindy. Relevant for homeowners, first time home buyers, and renters. Registration is required, and participants will sign a safety waiver for Home Repair Lab. Home Repair Lab is located at 803 Ramseur St Suite E, Durham, NC 27701.

Note: This program is a repeat of content from last year, so if you attended last year, you will not need to attend again.

Participants will receive a 50% discount for Home Repair Lab's Toilet Basics class after the program.

Located at the start of the American Tobacco Trail on Blackwell St, just outside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and along the headwaters of Third Fork Creek, there’s a lovely little pocket prairie that was planted in 2017 by Extra Terrestrial Projects. We call it Prairie Isle.

Join community members for a prairie cleanup day where we will remove trash and invasive and unwanted plants growing in the prairie.

This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 18 due to insurance reasons, and proximity to steep cliffs on the back side of the prairie.

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