Gateway Nature Preserve

Are you into mushrooms? Check out the NC Cooperative Extension’s “Safe Mushroom Forager Course” on August 7-8. This is a mushroom forager two-day certification class, running from 9am-4pm each day. For more details and to register visit https://forsyth.ces.ncsu.edu/event/3238974724/nc-safe-mushroom-forager-course/

Don't want a mess in your house? Leave your kids at Kaleideum and they'll deal with it! Drop them off and enjoy a few hours for YOU when you register for Kid's Night Out on August 2, from 5:30-9pm! Kids’ Night Out is for children in grades K-6. Pizza, dinner, and snacks are included. Drop-off starts at 5:15 pm, and we ask that all children be picked up no later than 9 pm. More details at https://19331.blackbaudhosting.com/19331/Ticketed-Events-Kids-Night-Out-August

Visit our website, gatewaynaturepreserve.org/donate, to donate to our 2024 Summer Campaign today! Every donation gets us a step closer to building our new trail system in the meadow area to go along with our new accessible birding platform. Join our mission to protect green spaces in our city and connect people with nature.

Plan your visit to the Gateway Nature Preserve today! There is an adventure waiting for everyone, take a relaxing walk in the forest, read a book by the creek, or come smell the flowers and watch pollinators at work in the garden. Go to https://gatewaynaturepreserve.org/visit to find more details and head on over to the preserve for a great time in nature.

Learn about camping with the Girl Scouts at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library. Children will discuss what camping is like and then get the opportunity to try putting up a tent, make a smore, and sing camp songs. This program is for school aged children and will be held July 29, from 5-6pm.

Help us protect this special 19-acre preserve in the heart of Winston Salem, North Carolina by giving today! Each gift allows us to continue to develop new projects like our trail system in the Meadow area of the preserve, for nature, for us, and for our future. Our summer campaign goal is $10,000 and every donation makes a significant impact and ensures the sustainability of Gateway Nature Preserve for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of our story and for your support. Consider donating today at gatewaynaturepreserve.org/support

Looking for a last-minute event to attend with your children? Check out Summer Sensory Craft and Play at the Glenn McNairy Branch Library in Greensboro on July 21, from 3-4pm. Create your own summer-themed sensory bottle! They will have a variety of materials available to create your sensory bottle with water or sand. Supplies are limited. Following the craft, stay for sensory play with the library’s toys, puzzles, and other hands-on activities! This is an inclusive program for children of all abilities.

Mark your calendars for Yadkin River Keeper’s annual Carolina Heritage Vineyard paddle on Saturday, July 20th, from 10am-5pm! Crater Park in Elkin offers a floating dock to assist with launching, and a pleasant float down to the confluence of the Yadkin and Mitchell rivers. After the paddle, we will take out at Burch Station and walk (15 minutes) or ride up to Carolina Heritage Winery to enjoy a complimentary wine tasting, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and live music. Freshly cooked food will be available for purchase as well.

Entomology Season is here! Starting in July through August, ecoEXPLORE’s badge will be themed for Entomology Season. Entomology is the study of insects, which are a very important part of our survival. Pollinating insects are responsible for the reproduction of 90% of the world’s plant species, including a variety of foods we consume. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about how you can contribute your observations for scientific study: https://gatewaynaturepreserve.org/ask-a-naturalist-entomology-season-at-gateway-nature-preserve

Join Ms. Kelly from the Glenn McNairy Branch Library, on July 17, from 9-10:30pm, for an outdoor story time in Country Park! Preschoolers and toddlers, along with parents and caregivers, are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes at Shelter 2, weather permitting. Shelter 2 is located near the playground and restrooms. The story time theme is adventures at night. More details at https://library.greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/113914/839?curm=7&cury=2024

Join Piedmont Land Conservancy on July 19, from 10-11:30am, for their Pollinator Mingle. The Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve pollinators and landscape designer Susan Andrews will be there to talk pollinators! RSVP by emailing Garden Manager, Janice, at [email protected].

Our summer campaign is underway, and we want to invite you to support Gateway Nature Preserve with a one-time donation, recurring donation, or a membership! We are so excited to announce that we are working on building a trail system in the meadow area of the preserve. We have been working on preparing the site by clearing invasive plants, picking up garbage, and getting the site ready for construction. Our progress would not be possible without the tireless work from volunteers, donors, and our board. The new meadow trail system will link to our new birding platform, and further our mission of connecting people to nature by providing an additional space where the community can enjoy flora and fauna up close. We are extremely excited to have new trails to host new educational and exploratory events for our community. Your contribution will go towards paying for construction of the meadow trail system. Our campaign goal is $10,000 and every donation makes a significant impact and ensures the sustainability of Gateway Nature Preserve for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of our story and for your support. Make a donation today at gatewaynaturepreserve.org/support

We want to send a special thank you to Boy Scouts Troop 749. On May 11th, Parker Rauschenberg and Scout Troop 749, sponsored by Ardmore United Methodist Church, completed a series of projects at the Pollinator Garden. The main element was the installation of a guardrail adjacent to the Broad Street bridge to ensure the safety of pedestrians and Gateway visitors. The troop also installed two benches in the pollinator garden for visitors to enjoy the views of the garden. Additionally, weeding and maintenance of the garden also took place. We greatly appreciate Parker and the troop for their hard work and their collaboration with Gateway.

Southside Food Forest invites you to join them for a party on July 13th, celebrating the opening of their new, onsite greenhouse. They will have beverages for sale and are inviting vendors to sell merchandise to help raise money for the organization. Keep an eye out for their festival in the fall, and check out Instagram for more details

Calling all birders! Join outing leader Wendy Hawkins of Forsyth Audubon at Bethabara Wetlands on July 13 from 8-10am for their second Saturday Outing.

We continue to receive input on why donors continue to support the Gateway Nature Preserve. We are so grateful for their ongoing support to help us protect this green space in the city of Winston Salem. Visit our website, gatewaynaturepreserve.org/donate, to donate to our summer campaign today! Every donation gets us a step closer to building our new trail system in the meadow area to go along with our new accessible birding platform which is under construction. Join our mission to protect green spaces in our city and connect people with nature.

After our donor appreciation event, we received input on why donors continue to support the Gateway Nature Preserve. We are so grateful for their ongoing support to help us protect this green space in the city of Winston Salem.

Our summer campaign is underway, and we want to invite you to support Gateway Nature Preserve today with a one-time donation, recurring donation, or a membership! We are so excited to announce that we are working on building a trail system in the Meadow area of the preserve. We have been working on preparing the site by clearing invasive plants, picking up garbage, and getting the site ready for construction. This progress has been possible because of the tireless work from volunteers, donors, and our board. Moving forward, our meadow trail system will continue our mission of connecting people to nature by providing an additional space where the community can enjoy flora and fauna up close. We are extremely excited to have new trails to host new educational and exploratory events for our community. Your contribution will go towards paying for construction of the meadow trail system. Our campaign goal is $10,000 and every donation makes a significant impact and ensures the sustainability of Gateway Nature Preserve for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of our story and for your support. Make a donation today at gatewaynaturepreserve.org/support

If you’re interested in learning more about local flora and fauna, check our blog. We cover a variety of topics from how to protect yourself from ticks to local plants of medicinal value. There is so much to learn about nature and one of our goals is to educate the public about all the benefits of preserving green spaces. Read our blog at https://gatewaynaturepreserve.org/blog

Have you heard of the Southside Food Forest in Winston-Salem? They are part of the Butterfly Highway. This means they intentionally plant plants like Milkweed & Wild Aster which provide habitat, shelter & food for Monarchs & other butterflies & pollinators during their travels season to season! The bee bath onsite also provides a respite for these beautiful creatures who help to support & keep the vitality & precious balances of our ecosystems. Learn more about them Southside Food Forest

Our summer campaign continues, and we want to invite you to support us with a one-time donation, recurring donation, or a membership! We are so excited to announce that we are working on building a trail system in the Meadow area of the preserve. We have been working on preparing the site by clearing invasive plants, picking up garbage, and getting the site ready for construction. Our meadow trail system will continue our mission of connecting people to nature by providing an additional space where the community can enjoy flora and fauna up close. We are extremely excited to have new trails to host new educational and exploratory events for our community. Your contribution will go towards paying for construction of the meadow trail system. Our campaign goal is $10,000 and every donation makes a significant impact and ensures the sustainability of Gateway Nature Preserve for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of our story and for your support. Donate today at gatewaynaturepreserve.org/support

Thank you to all Gateway Nature Preserve donors and supporters who attended our evening event at easytalks last week! It was great to connect and talk about future developments at the preserve. We had a fun time.

We all want clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and healthy soil to grow food. Spend an hour with Piedmont Environmental Alliance on June 27, from 5:30-6:30pm, to learn about the ways we can take action to protect the natural resources around us. You will leave feeling empowered and connected to the great work that's being done in our county! For more details visit https://www.peanc.org/environmental-action-summer-series

Help us protect this special 19-acre preserve in the heart of Winston Salem, North Carolina by giving today! Each gift means we continue to develop new projects like our new trail system in the Meadow area of the preserve, for nature, for us, and for our future. Our summer campaign goal is $10,000 and every donation makes a significant impact and ensures the sustainability of Gateway Nature Preserve for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of our story and for your support. Donate today at gatewaynaturepreserve.org/support

Visit our website, gatewaynaturepreserve.org/donate, to donate to our summer campaign today! Every donation gets us a step closer to building our new trail system in the meadow area to go along with our new accessible birding platform which is already being built. Join our mission to protect green spaces in our city and connect people with nature.

Have you visited Gateway’s Forest Discovery Trail? The FDT is approximately half a mile long; it takes you through the woods on the hillside next to the Salem Creek Greenway. With more than 20 native tree species and wildflowers, the area provides habitat to birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects. Its trees also protect water and air quality: Trees’ leaves take up carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, and their roots absorb rainwater, reducing flooding and erosion into Salem Creek. So, embark on a forest adventure today and visit our trail! We have new educational signage along the path where you can learn more about the plants and animals that live here.

Are you fascinated by bugs? Join Reynolda for Garden Sprouts: Lightning Bugs on the Lawn on June 22, from 7:30-9pm. Participants will hear stories about lightning bugs and learn about these fascinating bioluminescent insects. Practice scientific observation and learn how to share your data with the Firefly Watch Community Science Project of the Massachusetts Audubon Association. Registration includes an art activity to create and take home. Program will take place near the Reynolda boathouse. More info at https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/garden-sprouts-lighting-bugs-on-the-lawn/

Our summer campaign is underway, and we want to invite you to support Gateway Nature Preserve today with a one-time donation, recurring donation, or a membership! We are so excited to announce that we are working on building a trail system in the Meadow area of the preserve. We have been working on preparing the site by clearing invasive plants, picking up garbage, and getting the site ready for construction. This progress has been possible because of the tireless work from volunteers, donors, and our board. Moving forward, our meadow trail system will continue our mission of connecting people to nature by providing an additional space where the community can enjoy flora and fauna up close. We are extremely excited to have new trails to host new educational and exploratory events for our community. Your contribution will go towards paying for construction of the meadow trail system. Our campaign goal is $10,000 and every donation makes a significant impact and ensures the sustainability of Gateway Nature Preserve for generations to come. Thank you for being a part of our story and for your support. Make a donation today at gatewaynaturepreserve.org/support

Looking for an outdoor adventure? Explore the creek that flows through Wildflower Island on the Reynolda Garden's Woodland Trail. Step into the cool creek, dip nets to find macroinvertebrates, and discover the amazing critters in this aquatic ecosystem. This class will be led by Andy Szabat, Senior Community Educator for Forsyth County Stormwater Division. To see the June dates and to register visit https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/creek-crawl-with-forsyth-county/