Mark your calendars, Charlotte residents, Creek Week is taking place in Mecklenburg County from March 22-29. The event focuses on community involvement and education about the local creek ecosystem. Activities include stream clean-ups, litter pick-ups along greenways, and fishing lessons for families. The week will end with the Big Spring Clean, where volunteers will help clean the city's waterways.
Creek Week aims to boost public engagement with events highlighting the importance of the 3,000 miles of creeks in our county and the need to keep them clean and safe. With educational opportunities for all ages, it’s a chance to get involved and help protect our local environment.
The week kicks off on Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m. at 2116 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC 28105. Media can RSVP with environmental specialist Taylor Mebane at 980-402-4206. Later in the week, on Wednesday, March 26, at 1 p.m., there will be a grand opening celebration for the Stewart Creek Greenway, stream enhancements, and constructed wetlands at 2600 Ravencroft Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208. To confirm attendance, contact environmental supervisor Ashley Smith at 980-721-2094. Full details on the week's events can be found in the City of Charlotte's official website.
