Salem Creek in Winston-Salem, NC

Protecting Habitat for Wildlife and People

Our mission is to protect 19 acres of urban wildlife habitat along Salem Creek that connects people with nature and supports a healthy ecosystem.

Plan Your Visit Find an Event
Kids playing at Salem Creek

Visit

Explore Gateway’s forest, meadow, and Salem Creek.

 A group class at Gateway Nature Preserve

Learn

Be inspired by participating in our outdoor nature programs.

 Volunteers working in the pollinator garden

Support

Support our efforts as a volunteer, member, donor, or sponsor.
A young volunteer working in the garden

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Become part of a worldwide community of groups preserving open space, protecting wildlife, and educating young people to be stewards of the earth.

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Upcoming Events

Sat 22 Feb

Pollinator Garden Exploration & Planting Preparation

9am-12pm
Sat 22 Mar

Spring Equinox Forest Therapy Walk

9-11am
Sat 22 Mar

Wildflower Seed Sowing around the Birding Platform

9am-12pm
Sun 30 Mar

Creek Week: Salem Creek Exploration at Gateway Nature Preserve

2-3:30pm
Sat 19 Apr

Pollinator Garden Spring Preparation

9am-12pm
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An Invitation to Join the Gateway Community

Gateway Nature Preserve is excited to announce a new membership program and we want invite you to become a member! With the launch of our new website, we’ve launched our first-ever membership program.

Why is a membership program important to Gateway’s future?
Building a group of benefactors will help us develop site improvements, expand educational programs, and extend our outreach. Having a strong membership base demonstrates our support within the community, and allows Gateway to continue its mission.

Last year, community support allowed us to:
*Offer eighteen free community events and educational workshops, plus participate in Forsyth Creek Week and the Piedmont Earth Day Fair.
*Sponsor company volunteer groups to work in our Pollinator Garden and clean up the nature preserve along Salem Creek Greenway.
*Host projects by Eagle Scout groups to help them earn their badges.

We know you share many of the same values that have inspired Gateway’s mission. Whether it’s protecting urban wildlife habitat, providing a place for families to enjoy the outdoors, or inspiring people to become environmental stewards, there is space for everyone at Gateway.

Please consider joining our membership program so we can work together toward a more sustainable and inclusive environment. Individual memberships begin at $35; student memberships at $15. For more information, please visit our support page.