The Town of Leland invites the community to participate in the Clean Water Education Partnership’s Regional Creek Week, scheduled for March 14-21. The weeklong event offers hands-on and educational activities designed to help participants better understand local habitats, wetlands, and waterways.
Creek Week begins March 14 with Mindful Birding from 10 to 11 a.m. at Westgate Nature Park, located at 1260 W Gate Drive. Participants will learn the basics of identifying local and migrating birds. local and migrating birds.
On March 16, the Habitat Fixer Uppers lecture will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The program focuses on North Carolina's freshwater wetlands and the role they play in providing food, shelter, and nurseries for native wildlife.
Two events are scheduled for March 18. Storm Drain Marking will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Mallory Creek neighborhood. Volunteers will label storm drains to remind people that runoff flows directly into local waterways. Participants will meet at the Mallory Creek clubhouse, located at 115 Grace Point Drive.
Later that evening, Kids at the Cove will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at Cypress Cove Park, located at 844 Appleton Way NE. Designed for children ages 8-12, this program introduces young participants to the importance of wetlands through exploration during low tide.
Registration is required for all Creek Week events. Anyone who registers for an activity will be entered into a raffle to win a rain barrel. The winner will be notified by email the following week.