The Town of Knightdale encourages public involvement and participation in stormwater management by participating in the Clean Water Education Partnership's Regional Creek Week, promoting NCDOTs statewide Litter Sweep Program and local NCSU workshops, and hosting local litter sweeps here in Town.
Creek Week
The Clean Water Education Partnership's annual creek week is designed to engage the public on the importance of clean and healthy waterways. The Town promotes CWEP activities across the state, and host various events here in Town. More information regarding CWEP and their Regional Creek Week can be found here: CWEP Regional Creek Week 2024 | Water Connects Us – Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) (nc-cleanwater.com)
The Town of Knightdale and the Wake County Public Libraries, in conjunction with the regional Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) Creek Week 2025, present a StoryWalk for elementary aged children. The StoryWalk will run from March 12th through April 22nd. We hope you'll bring your kids out to enjoy it!
The Town of Knightdale, in conjunction with CWEP Regional Creek Week, is bringing the shred truck back as a part of Creek Week 2026! Gather up those sensitive documents that need to be safely shredded and disposed of, and bring them to Knightdale Station Park on Saturday, March 21st, from 9 am until noon (or until the truck is full). Get there early!
We need your help keeping #Knightdale beautiful! Join us for a town litter sweep that's happening during Creek Week! On Saturday, March 21st, from 9 am to 11 am, we will meet at the stage in Knightdale Station Park, where staff will provide gloves, vest, and equipment before we get started. More information can be found in the sign-up link below.
Please note that registration is required for this event.
Calling all butterfly enthusiasts, bee lovers, and hummingbird haven creators! In celebration of Creek Week 2026, the Town of Knightdale is hosting a Pollinator Seed Giveaway you won’t want to miss. Stop by to pick up free Orange Milkweed seed packets, a beautiful and eco-friendly addition to any garden that helps support local pollinators. The event will run from 9:00am – 11:00am on Saturday March 21st and will be located near the Veterans Memorial at Knightdale Station Park.
In celebration of Creek Week 2026, the Town of Knightdale is hosting a community art contest. This contest is for K-12th graders in the Knightdale area. The prompt is "Rain falls from the sky—but where does it go?" This theme highlights the critical role of clean waterways in sustaining healthy ecosystems and our vibrant communities. It encourages participants to reflect on their responsibility to protect creeks from pollution and to celebrate their beauty and importance. Winners of this art contest will have their art displayed in Knightdale Town Hall.
- Submit artwork at the East Wake Regional Library or at Knightdale Town Hall
- Artwork should show the importance of clean water and how we can keep it flowing
- Unframed art only.
- No larger than 11x14.
- If you are under 14 years of age, please have a parent, guardian, or teacher upload your submission on your behalf.
- No digital artwork or AI-generated images
- Include child’s name, age, and a short description of the artwork.
The contest will close on March 6th. Please send any questions to engagement@knightdalenc.gov
NCDOT Litter Sweeps
Traditionally scheduled for the last two weeks of April and September, Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative. Residents throughout the state participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina's roadways. For more information on the event and how to register, please visit NCDOTs website NCDOT: Litter Sweep
Town Litter Sweeps
The Town host annual litter sweeps to help promote public awareness of litter and its impact to stormwater and our drainage systems. Keep an eye on the Towns event calendar and social media for upcoming events.
