Past Events
October 2016
Volunteer Workday at Innovation Cornerstone
Bring your work gloves and shovel and join us for a workday at Woven Works Park at Innovation Cornerstone at the corner of Murrow Blvd. and Lindsay Street on Sunday, October 30th from 1:30-4:00 pm. Volunteers will be planting flowers at the Bird, Bee, and Butterfly Garden at Woven Works Park. For more information, email Dabney Sanders at dsanders@actiongreensboro.org.
Find out more »July 2018
Woven Works Wednesdays: Fitness
The Downtown Greenway is offering 3 programs on fitness, fiction and food this summer on the Downtown Greenway called Woven Works Wednesdays. Each program will be held at Woven Works Park on the Downtown Greenway located at the corner of Lindsay and Murrow Boulevard. The Downtown Greenway is partnering with the Bryan YMCA, Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, the Edible Schoolyard at the Greensboro Children’s Museum, the Greensboro Public Library, and Think Eat Grow to offer the 3 programs. On…
Find out more »August 2018
Woven Works Wednesdays: Fiction
The Downtown Greenway is offering 3 programs on fitness, fiction and food this summer on the Downtown Greenway called Woven Works Wednesdays. Each program will be held at Woven Works Park on the Downtown Greenway located at the corner of Lindsay and Murrow Boulevard. The Downtown Greenway is partnering with the Bryan YMCA, Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, the Edible Schoolyard at the Greensboro Children’s Museum, the Greensboro Public Library, and Think Eat Grow to offer the 3 programs. On…
Find out more »Woven Works Wednesdays: Food
The Downtown Greenway is offering 3 programs on fitness, fiction and food this summer on the Downtown Greenway called Woven Works Wednesdays. Each program will be held at Woven Works Park on the Downtown Greenway located at the corner of Lindsay and Murrow Boulevard. The Downtown Greenway is partnering with the Bryan YMCA, Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, the Edible Schoolyard at the Greensboro Children’s Museum, the Greensboro Public Library, and Think Eat Grow to offer the 3 programs. On Wednesday,…
Find out more »August 2022
Volunteer Workday at Pollinator Garden
Join us for our monthly Volunteer Workday on Saturday, August 13 from 8-10 am at the Downtown Greenway's Bird, Bee and Butterfly Pollinator Garden. The work will include removal of crabgrass and other invasive weeds, to help the surrounding pollinator plants thrive. No prior gardening experience is required; knowledgeable volunteer leaders will be present to provide direction and guidance. Please bring a water bottle, and gardening gloves or small shovel if you have them - a few spares will also…
Find out more »March 2023
Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday
Do you like flowers, playing in the dirt, or seeing butterflies in the wild? Get outside and lend a hand at our upcoming volunteer workday! Join us in helping to maintain the Bird, Bee, and Butterfly Pollinator Garden at Woven Works Park along the Downtown Greenway. Registration is required - reserve your spot online at: www.tinyurl.com/PollinatorWorkdays2023 Experienced gardeners will guide volunteers during this project, so no gardening experience is necessary. Please dress comfortably and prepare to get dirty! Bring water…
Find out more »April 2023
Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday
Do you like flowers, playing in the dirt, or seeing butterflies in the wild? Get outside and lend a hand at our upcoming volunteer workday! Join us in helping to maintain the Bird, Bee, and Butterfly Pollinator Garden at Woven Works Park along the Downtown Greenway. Registration is required - reserve your spot online at: www.tinyurl.com/PollinatorWorkdays2023 Experienced gardeners will guide volunteers during this project, so no gardening experience is necessary. Please dress comfortably and prepare to get dirty! Bring water…
Find out more »Spring Into Motion – FREE Fitness Classes
Join us for FREE pop-up outdoor fitness classes every Tuesday at 6pm throughout the month of April! In partnership with the YMCA of Greensboro, you can drop-in each Tuesday evening for a sweat-inducing workout in a new spot along the beautiful Downtown Greenway. All ages and fitness abilities are welcome. Enjoy a different type of class, instructor AND LOCATION each week! April 4 - Band & Tube class @ Historic Magnolia House (442 Gorrell Street) April 11 - Pilates class…
Find out more »May 2023
First Friday Storytime
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10:30 am on the first Friday of each month (May through October) at Woven Works Park! Young children will enjoy engaging books, playful movement, and lots of giggles with a member of the Youth Librarians team from Greensboro Public Library - each week will highlight a new storyteller. Stay and play at Woven Works Park and enjoy the variety of accessible playground features! Thanks to an exciting new…
Find out more »8th Annual Wheels on the Greenway
Our 8th Annual Wheels on the Greenway event is back! This growing Greensboro tradition is a free community event that celebrates wheels of all kinds (bikes, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards) and encourages people of all ages to get out on the Downtown Greenway for a morning of fun! Join the fun on Saturday, May 6 from 9 am to 12 noon. The main event will take place at our Innovation Cornerstone, Woven Works Park, located at the corner of Murrow Boulevard…
Find out more »Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday
Do you like flowers, playing in the dirt, or seeing butterflies in the wild? Get outside and lend a hand at our upcoming volunteer workday! Join us in helping to maintain the Bird, Bee, and Butterfly Pollinator Garden at Woven Works Park along the Downtown Greenway. Registration is required - reserve your spot online at: www.tinyurl.com/PollinatorWorkdays2023 Experienced gardeners will guide volunteers during this project, so no gardening experience is necessary. Please dress comfortably and prepare to get dirty! Bring water…
Find out more »June 2023
First Friday Storytime
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10:30 am on the first Friday of each month (May through October) at Woven Works Park! Young children will enjoy engaging books, playful movement, and lots of giggles with a member of the Youth Librarians team from Greensboro Public Library - each week will highlight a new storyteller. Stay and play at Woven Works Park and enjoy the variety of accessible playground features! Thanks to an exciting new…
Find out more »Pollinator Palooza
June is National Pollinator Month and we are ready to celebrate all the wonderful critters who help support our natural ecosystems! Bring the kids out to construct their own Bug Hotel, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of activities, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more. All the fun will be happening at Woven Works Park (401 S. Cumberland Street) along the Downtown Greenway, which is home to our Bird, Bee & Butterfly Pollinator Garden.
Find out more »Intro to Bird Care Workshop
The Piedmont Bird Club will be hosting an Intro to Bird Care workshop at Woven Works Park on Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 pm. Learn about what to feed (or not to) your backyard birds, the best practices for cleaning hummingbird feeders, and other basics to help you support our flying friends! Park on-street at 401 Cumberland St.
Find out more »July 2023
First Friday Storytime
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10:30 am on the first Friday of each month (May through October) at Woven Works Park! Young children will enjoy engaging books, playful movement, and lots of giggles with a member of the Youth Librarians team from Greensboro Public Library - each week will highlight a new storyteller. Stay and play at Woven Works Park and enjoy the variety of accessible playground features! Thanks to an exciting new…
Find out more »August 2023
First Friday Storytime
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10:30 am on the first Friday of each month (May through October) at Woven Works Park! Young children will enjoy engaging books, playful movement, and lots of giggles with a member of the Youth Librarians team from Greensboro Public Library - each week will highlight a new storyteller. Stay and play at Woven Works Park and enjoy the variety of accessible playground features! Thanks to an exciting new…
Find out more »Geocaching 101
Do you enjoy adventure and exploring outside? Come learn a new hobby that’s fun for all ages and a great way to get outdoors: Geocaching. We’ll teach you the basics and show you how to find caches locally – and all around the world! Meet at Woven Works Park, located on the Downtown Greenway, at the corner of N. Murrow Boulevard and E. Lindsay Street. On-street parking is available at 401 S. Cumberland Street. If you have a smartphone, download…
Find out more »September 2023
First Friday Storytime
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10:30 am on the first Friday of each month (May through October) at Woven Works Park! Young children will enjoy engaging books, playful movement, and lots of giggles with a member of the Youth Librarians team from Greensboro Public Library - each week will highlight a new storyteller. Stay and play at Woven Works Park and enjoy the variety of accessible playground features! Thanks to an exciting new…
Find out more »Hummingbird Basics Workshop
The Piedmont Bird Club will be hosting aa Hummingbird Basics workshop at Woven Works Park on Monday, September 11 at 5:30 pm. Come learn about the basics of caring for hummingbirds, best feeding practices, and how to prepare for the great winter migration! This program is free and open to all ages. On-street parking at 401 Cumberland St.
Find out more »Geocaching with Kids
Looking for a new way to explore outside with your kiddos? Come learn an outdoor hobby that’s fun for all ages: Geocaching - or treasure hunting for the 21st century! On Monday, September 25 from 6-7:30 pm at Woven Works Park, we are offering a Geocaching with Kids program as part of "Take A Child Outside Week" festivities. We’ll teach you the basics and show you how to find caches locally and globally! Meet at Woven Works Park, located on…
Find out more »October 2023
First Friday Storytime
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10:30 am on the first Friday of each month (May through October) at Woven Works Park! Young children will enjoy engaging books, playful movement, and lots of giggles with a member of the Youth Librarians team from Greensboro Public Library - each week will highlight a new storyteller. Stay and play at Woven Works Park and enjoy the variety of accessible playground features! Thanks to an exciting new…
Find out more »April 2024
First Friday Storytime
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10 am on the first Friday of each month (April through October) at Woven Works Park! Young children will enjoy engaging books, playful movement, and lots of giggles with a member of the Youth Librarians team from Greensboro Public Library - each week will highlight a new storyteller. Stay and play at Woven Works Park and enjoy the variety of accessible playground features! Thanks to an exciting partnership…
Find out more »Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday
Do you like flowers, playing in the dirt, or seeing butterflies in the wild? Get outside and lend a hand at an upcoming volunteer workday! Join us in helping to maintain the Bird, Bee, and Butterfly Pollinator Garden at Woven Works Park along the Downtown Greenway. Pre-registration is preferred – reserve your spot online at: www.tinyurl.com/DGPollinatorWorkdays Experienced gardeners will guide volunteers during this project, so no gardening experience is necessary. Closed-toe shoes are required. Please dress comfortably in clothes that…
Find out more »Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday
Do you like flowers, playing in the dirt, or seeing butterflies in the wild? Get outside and lend a hand at an upcoming volunteer workday! Join us in helping to maintain the Bird, Bee, and Butterfly Pollinator Garden at Woven Works Park along the Downtown Greenway. Pre-registration is preferred – reserve your spot online at: www.tinyurl.com/DGPollinatorWorkdays Experienced gardeners will guide volunteers during this project, so no gardening experience is necessary. Closed-toe shoes are required. Please dress comfortably in clothes that…
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