New River Conservancy (NRC) and the Center for Appalachian Studies (CAS) invite you to Water Cycle - a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, June 2 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM in Creston, NC at Riverview Community Center that will showcase area artists and offer hands-on workshops for the public. The goal of the event is […]
An organic farmer and former nurse, Ann Rose's farm is nestled in the Appalachian mountains and is starting to be impacted by drought. For the last 3 years her springs have dried up in August resulting in crop losses. By doing the New-Kan-Oh-Miss river adventure, Ann hopes to bring more awareness to water shortages nationwide […]
Join us for this fundraising event at Molley Chomper! There will be live music, fishing lure hand tying with Al Hans, Taco Truck food truck and vendors. Win prizes, and have a great afternoon just a block away from Big Horse Creek. Incoming Board member, Steve Trinkle, will be on hand to talk about our […]
You are invited to our Annual Meeting on the banks of the New River in Independence, VA on Sunday, July 28th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm! Join us for an afternoon of live music, conversation and an update on New River Conservancy and plans for the future. Meet the staff, volunteers and board of directors […]
For the first time ever, New River Conservancy and ReNew the New will host simultaneous cleanups on the New River in all three states of the watershed - North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia for "Fall into the New" on September 14, 2024. ReNew the New sponsors two annual river clean-ups. In the spring is […]
New River Conservancy is proud to partner with Keep Ashe Beautiful (KAB) for a Big Horse Creek Clean Up on Friday, November 8th. . The mission is to clean up as much of Big Horse Creek as possible. We will be joined by volunteers coming up from Raleigh with the North Carolina Land & Water […]
New River Conservancy is partnering with Trout Unlimited, RiverGirl Fishing Co., Watauga River Keeper and New River State Park for a South Fork of the New River Clean Up on Saturday, November 9 at 9:30 am. . We will be cleaning the South Fork from Green Valley Park to Todd This stretch of river has […]
New River Conservancy in partnership with New River State Park is hosting a clean up on Naked Creek, just east of Jefferson, NC in Ashe County. Volunteers will need to bring warm clothing and food and water. NRC will provide everything else. If you have waders, please bring them. We will meet at Naked Creek […]
We're headed back to Lansing, NC for a clean up on Big Horse Creek. Lansing took quite a beating during Helene and needs many hands to help it recover. . Bring food, water and dress for cold weather. . WADERS ARE RECOMMENDED ! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE WADERS, WE HAVE SOME TO BORROW. . […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the river by 1:00 pm. Zaloo's will provide the shuttle and canoes depending on how many volunteers register. NRC will be able to provide at least […]
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 […]
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!
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.
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 clean up in conjunction with Volunteer Vacations. We look forward to seeing you. Please register here: https://forms.gle/1EBBRjsrwVHc4Gqf7
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 clean up in conjunction with Volunteer Vacations. We look forward to seeing you. Please register here: https://forms.gle/iyEroe3F63m31HMfA
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 State Park - 221 Access at 10:00 a.m. This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and Dusty Trail Outfitters and Riverside Canoe and […]
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 clean up in conjunction with Volunteer Vacations. We look forward to seeing you. Please register here: https://forms.gle/13UVTrQ3BEYhGpHQ9
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 River Conservancy will provide shuttle, canoes, life jackets, trash grabbers, trash bags, tire pullers, and a great time. There will be a Big Horse Creek […]
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 is co-sponsored by New River Outfitters and New River Conservancy. New River Outfitters will provide canoes, life jackets, and shuttle. New River Conservancy will provide […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up in Todd on July 19 . Meet at River Girl Fishing Company at 9:00 a.m. . This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and River Girl Fishing Company. River Girl will provide shuttle, canoes, and PFDs for the event. New River Conservancy will provide […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Hertzog Ford to 163 in Ashe on July 26th. . Meet at New River Access Park on 163 at 10:00 AM. . This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by Keep Ashe Beautiful and New River Conservancy. New River Conservancy will provide canoes, life jackets, and shuttle. […]
On Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Museum of Ashe County History invites the public to attend the official ribbon cutting for its newest exhibit, titled […]
Fall into the New this September and help clean up America's Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and prepare to have an unforgettable experience on […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Blue Ridge Manor to Elk Shoals on Sunday September 14th Meet at Elk Shoals New River State Park, 349 Methodist Camp Rd, West […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Farmers Fish Camp to Independence on September 22nd. Meet at Farmers Fish Camp PFA 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd, Sparta, NC 28675 at 9:00 AM. Fall into […]
Join us for the inaugural Lansing Day! We'll be tabling in the park and have fun crafts for the kiddoes (make a bug snug), learn about our Helene Recovery and […]
On Sept 27th, the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, the New River Conservancy is hosting a small ceremony to commemorate the donation of a new river access park to […]
Calling all cleanup crews! The Ashe County Fall Litter Sweep is happening on October 4, 2025 Please register for our New River Clean Up from Sheets Bridge to New River […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from New River State Park- Wagoner Access to Gentry Bridge on October 11th Meet at New River State Park- Wagoner Access, 1477 Wagoner Access Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640 at 10:00 AM. . Help clean up America's Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and […]
We're hosting three different "Raise a toast" events throughout the New River watershed to celebrate 50 years of protecting the New with YOU and GIVING AWAY A FREE ESQUIF CANOE AT EACH! We have three very special canoes, chosen for their performance on the different sections of the New River. We have the Canyon, Prospector […]
This event is free and open to the public. . Join us for a Bradford Pear removal workday at Naked Creek in the Mount Jefferson Natural Area. We will follow […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Boone Fairgrounds Raceway to Roby Green Bridge on Friday November 7th. REGISTER Meet at 748 Roby Green Rd, Boone, NC 28607 at 9:00 AM. Join our clean stream team and tackle the headwaters of America's Oldest River! We will be cleaning a 3 mile stretch of river […]
Join us for New River Conservancy’s Live Stake Planting Day at Naked Creek on Saturday, November 8, 2025! 📍 Meeting Location: Naked Creek (36.41025860243167, -81.43414598264684), across from the Highlander Motel (891 NC-16, Jefferson, NC 28640) 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. This volunteer event, co-sponsored by the New River Conservancy the NC Wildlife Federation’s High Country Wild […]
Helene Recovery and Building the New River Water Trail Join us and the staff from the for a discussion on Hurricane Helene’s impact and the future of recreation on the New River on Tuesday, November 11, from 5-7 p.m. at GOPC Raleigh. Special guest John Pugh will share an excerpt from his new book "Source […]
Stop by our West Jefferson office and meet some of our NC staff, pick up a holiday gift, or become a new member. Andrew Downs, Joe Johnson, Lisa Stansell - […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up at Naked Creek on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 AM . Meet at Naked Creek (36.41025860243167, -81.43414598264684) across from the Highlander Motel (891 […]
Bring in the New Year on the New River on Thursday January 1st, 2026! . Join New River Conservancy and NC State Parks for a relaxing paddle on America's Oldest […]
Join us for New River Conservancy’s Volunteer Tree Planting Day at Green Valley Community Park on Saturday, January 17, 2026! 📍 Meeting Location: Green Valley Community Park (3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC 28684, 36.29038298408544, -81.6056491902835). 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. REGISTER HERE 👉 What to Bring: Wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting dirty Rubber boots or sturdy shoes Work gloves, […]
Join us for New River Conservancy’s Volunteer Tree Planting Day at Hardin Creek on Saturday, January 24, 2026 (backup date 1.31.26)! 📍 Meeting Location: Watauga High School (300 Go Pioneers Dr. Boone, NC, 36.21660710107134, -81.6509588772748328607). 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. This volunteer event, co-sponsored by the New River Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, NC Works, and the Town of Boone's Sustainability Department will […]
Join us for New River Conservancy’s Live Stake Planting Day at Wagoner Access, New River State Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026! 📍 Meeting Location: New River State Park at Wagoner Access (1477 Wagoner Access Rd. Jefferson, NC 28640, 36.416028541657944, -81.3870495608459). 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. This volunteer event, co-sponsored by the New River Conservancy, the NC Wildlife Federation’s High Country […]
We're giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, trees go into dormancy, a natural process where they conserve energy to survive the cold. This is the perfect time for planting live stakes, as […]
We’re giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, trees go into dormancy, a natural process where they conserve energy to survive the cold. This is the perfect time for planting live stakes, as […]
We're giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, trees go into dormancy, a natural process where they conserve energy to survive the cold. This is the perfect time for planting live stakes, as […]
We're giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, trees go into dormancy, a natural process where they conserve energy to survive the cold. This is the perfect time for planting live stakes, as […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Pine Run Bridge to the New River Corn Maze on Saturday March 21, 2026 Please meet at 1802 Pine Run Road, Boone, NC at 10:00 AM to set shuttle Spring into the New and join our clean stream team to help clean North America's Oldest […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from the New River Corn Maze to Milton Moretz on Saturday March 28, 2026 Please meet at 556 Laurel Gap Ridge, Boone, NC 28607 at 10:00 AM to set shuttle Spring into the New and join our clean stream team to help clean North America's Oldest River. […]
Spring into the New this April and join our clean stream team to help clean North America's Oldest River. The New River Conservancy will supply all tools and equipment for […]
Please join us for the 2026 New River Symposium at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC from April 9 - April 10, 2026. All students are FREE. Regular registration is $100. The New River Conservancy is proud and honored to announce the keynote speaker for New River Symposium at Appalachian State University will be Federal […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Milton Moretz to Castleford on Saturday April 18, 2026 Please meet at 4500 Castle Ford Road, Boone, NC 28607 at 10:00 AM […]
Please join us for an Earth Day tree giveaway at New River Brewing Tap Room in West Jefferson, NC on April 22, 2026 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. We will […]
POSTPONED Please register for our New River Clean Up from Castle Ford to Green Valley Park on Saturday April 18, 2026 Please meet at 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC […]
This event has been cancelled. Please register for our New River Clean Up from Castle Ford to Green Valley Park on Saturday May 2, 2026 Please meet at 3896 […]