City departments will take part in the Piedmont Earth Day Fair on April 18, offering information and activities for residents at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free parking available through Gate 7 on Shorefair Drive.
The fair aims to educate the public about environmental initiatives, city services, and sustainable practices. City booths will provide resources related to renewable energy, natural landscape areas, access to healthy foods, green spaces, recycling tips, stormwater management, and sewer system care.
Several city teams will be present at the event. The Office of Sustainability plans to share details about Bee City USA and food resiliency efforts. The Recycling department will offer guidance on using the WS Collects App and best practices for recycling. Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful is set to distribute litter clean-up kits and explain programs such as the Recycling Regatta.
Other participating departments include Transportation—presenting information about the Walkable Winston-Salem Plan—and Recreation and Parks, which will host Earth Day-themed activities for children including a seed planting activity. Field Operations/Stormwater staff are partnering with Stormwater SMART to discuss storm drain impacts on waterways. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities will promote its “Can the Grease” and “No Wipes in Pipes” campaigns aimed at reducing sewer overflows.
The City of Winston-Salem serves as a municipal government overseeing local public services for its residents according to the official website. It operates under a City Council composed of eight ward representatives and a mayor elected citywide as noted on its official website. The council holds authority over local laws, budgets, and taxes as indicated by city sources.
In addition to environmental education efforts like those at this fair, the city manages infrastructure such as water treatment plants capable of processing up to 91 million gallons daily while maintaining extensive water mains and sewer lines according to official information. It also supports economic development by aiding businesses—including minority enterprises—to foster community growth according to its website.
The fair reflects ongoing initiatives by municipal agencies within North Carolina’s boundaries as stated by city officials, aiming both for civic engagement and practical support of sustainability goals.
