A Walking Guide to the Trees of Old Salem

900 Old Salem Road,Winston-Salem NC 27101

19 March, 2023

Description

Owing to the soil retaining properties of their extensive root systems, the value of trees in maintaining water quality cannot be understated. Join Adam Tran, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer for N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, for this Forsyth Creek Week event as he leads a tour of Old Salem’s native trees, discussing their role in the landscape, distinguishing characteristics, and both modern-day and historical uses for our wonderful diversity of Piedmont N.C. trees. The tour will wind through the beautiful historic setting of Old Salem and the Salem Creek watershed, identifying twenty-seven native trees along the way. Questions? Email [email protected] This is a free Forsyth Creek Week event. Find out more at forsythcreekweek.org