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Zaloo’s to Roan Creek Clean Up:

Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Please register for our Zaloos Clean Up.  On February 15th we will be cleaning the section between Zaloo's and Roan Creek. Start time of 10:00 am. NRC will coordinate with the landowner and the county about getting a dumpster at Roan Creek. Keep Ash Beautiful will provide trash pickers, trash bags and gloves. . WADERS […]

Hardin Creek Planting

Watauga High School 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC, United States

The New River Conservancy and the Town of Boone will be hosting a volunteer planting day at Hardin Creek on March 1, 2025 (back up date of March 8). Volunteers will meet at Watauga High School at 10:00 am (please park in the parking lot in front of the school) and walk down to the […]

Zaloo’s: Roan Creek to Wagoner Access River Clean Up

Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Please register for our Zaloo's Clean Up.  On March 15th we will focus on the section between Roan Creek and Wagner access. Start time of 10:00 am with the volunteers meeting at Zaloo's. NRC, New River State Park and the county will coordinate about getting a dumpster at Wagoner.  NRC will coordinate with the landowner […]

Helton Creek Clean Up

1850 Big Helton Rd., Grassy Creek, NC 28631

March 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Meet at 1850 Big Helton Rd., Grassy Creek, NC 28631 (Our backup date in case of inclement weather is  4/5/25). Wear good boots, and bring rubber boots if you have them. It will be cold, so we’ll be looking to stay dry. Bring your own lunch […]

North Fork of the New River Clean Up – UPDATE 4.8.25

Creston Volunteer Fire Department 167 3 Top Road, Creston, United States

UPDATE 4.08.25 We are postponing the floating component of the cleanup this weekend to the following Saturday (4/19). There still will be a land based cleanup this Saturday though (4/12). The volunteers for this effort will still meet at the Creston Firehouse at 10:00 am. ______________________ Join us in Creston, North Carolina for a North […]

CANCELLED: North Fork of the New River Clean Up

Creston Volunteer Fire Department 167 3 Top Road, Creston, United States

Join us in Creston, North Carolina for a North Fork of the New River on April 12, 2025. (Back up date in case of bad weather is 4/19/25) 10:00 am. The volunteers will meet at the Creston Fire Station This will be a float cleanup so folks will need to prepare to be on the […]

Zaloo’s Clean Up 2.0

Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Please register for our Zaloo's Clean Up.  https://forms.gle/Lfmur3utmbKcGBjj9 Join us for a Zaloo's clean up on May 4, 2025 Everyone will meet at Zaloo's at 9:00 am and be off […]

Saved By a Salamander Day

The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United States

Raising Awareness. Celebrating Success. Conservation of the New River in Ashe County has a rich and successful history, one that deserves to be remembered and celebrated. On Saturday, May 17th, 2025 the New River Conservancy, The Old Store at Grassy Creek, and many other partners will host a day of events that not only share […]

Counting Critters: Macroinvertebrates with Dr. Tuberty

The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United States

Dr. Shea Tuberty from Appalachian State University will lead us in a hands-on workshop to count macroinvertebrates in Grassy Creek, a tributary of the New River, and tell us what macroinvertebrates can tell us about water health. Don’t forget your creek shoes!

Bier Garden & Food Trucks

The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United States

Join us in the Bier Garden and enjoy some amazing local brews and beverages. Boondocks (West Jefferson, NC) food trucks will be onsite with some delicious dinner and treats.

Wagoner Access Land Clean Up

Wagoner Access New River State Park 1018-1478 Wagoner Access Rd,, Jefferson, NC, United States

Please register for our New River Clean up at Wagoner Access in the New River State Park. June 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM This is a land […]

Elk Shoals Land Clean Up

Elk Shoals New River State Park 349 Methodist Camp Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Please register for our New River Clean up at Elk Shoals in the New River State Park. June 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM This is a land […]

South Fork of the New Clean up

New River State Park 221 Access , United States

Join us for a South Fork clean up on Sunday, June 22, 2025 Please register for our New River Clean Up from Plumb Nearly to Riverside Canoe  Meet at New River […]

Wagoner to Gentry River Clean Up

Wagoner Access New River State Park 1018-1478 Wagoner Access Rd,, Jefferson, NC, United States

Please register for our New River Clean up at Wagoner Access in the New River State Park. June 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM This is a land […]

2 Lansing Clean Ups – Land & River

Lansing Creeper Trail Park 114 S Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing, NC, United States

We will be hosting two clean ups after Ann Rose's Celebration in Lansing, North Carolina. . These New River cleanups are co-sponsored by Ann Rose - River Warrior. The New […]

Fulton Reeves River Clean Up

New River Outfitters 10725 U.S. Hwy 221 N, Crumpler, NC, United States

Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fulton Reeves to New River Outfitters on July 13th.  Meet at New River Outfitters at 10:00 AM. This New River cleanup […]