Events

Looking for a fun way to get outside this summer? Join Gateway Nature Preserve and the Yadkin River Keeper for a Creek Stomp on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10-11:30am. Bring the kids and explore Salem Creek—splash around, search for critters, and spot animal tracks. It’s a perfect morning of nature play and discovery!

Please bring closed-toed shoes and clothing that can get wet. Park at Family Services at 1200 Broad St. and follow signs to Salem Creek Beach off of the greenway.

Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census!
This August, Gateway Nature Preserve is proud to take part in the annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a community science initiative that invites people of all ages to observe and count pollinators. Join us on Saturday August 23 at the Preserve to learn about native pollinators, contribute to real scientific data, and help protect the ecosystems that support our food and flowers. No experience necessary, just curiosity and a love for nature!

Learn more about the Census at https://gsepc.org/

Other resources: Watch a video about the census and importance of pollinators