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Wytheville Farmers Market

Wytheville Farmer's Market 210 W Spring St, Wytheville, VA, United States

Stop by and meet our new Communications & Marketing Director, Lisa Stansell-Galitz and discover your New River Conservancy and how you can help at our New River CleanUp in Wythe County  this summer. The Wytheville Farmers Market is a 501c3 comprised of local farmers, gardeners, bakers and artisans who have a passion for providing locally […]

Land Trust Day – Mast General Store, Boone, NC

Mast General Store, Boone, NC 630 W King St, Boone, NC, United States

As we celebrate Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 3, at the Boone, North Carolina Mast Store location, you’ll have the chance to meet Katie Krogmeier, our Restoration Director. The Mast General Store will donate 20% of the day's sales to the New River Conservancy, it's land trust partner. . Land trusts help us maintain ties […]

Keepers of the Beauty

Florence Thomas Art School, Inc. 10 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Join us for a conversation at The Florence Thomas Art School at an event called "Keepers of the Beauty: A Conversation About Land Conservation and Art" on June 10th, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00noon. . Land conservation and preservation have been a priority for the school, Florence Thomas. Thomas generously donated her farm in Grassy […]

New River CleanUp/ Glade Creek WV

37.829378,-81.014621 WV, United States

Join us for a New River CleanUp on Saturday, June 10, 2023 ! We will meet at the Mouth of Glade Creek in Raleigh County, WV put in and take out at the Grandview Sandbar, covering almost 5 miles of river. Bring your own craft if you have it. There are a few seats on […]

New River CleanUp/ Wythe County, VA

https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.822336,-80.949442

Join us for a New River CleanUp on Saturday, June 17, 2023! We will meet at the Ivanhoe ramp in Carroll County and take out at Austinville in Wythe County, covering almost 5 miles of river. **Please email lisa@newriverconservancy.org to register. River CleanUps are crucial to protecting the waters, woodlands, and wildlife of the New […]

Learn about PFAS in our water

Join WV RIVERS for a PFAS Lunch & Learn event on June 21 at 12pm where we bring together a panel of experts to shed light on the extent of PFAS contamination in drinking water. We'll provide information on this emerging threat and the implementation of the new law, the PFAS Protection Act, which takes […]

New River CleanUp/ Ashe County, NC

Join us for a New River CleanUp on Wednesday, June 28, 2023! **PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE** We will meet at the junction of Deep Ford Road and Parker Eller Road and take out just past N Fork New River Road bridge on Silas Creek. This is about a 2 - 3 hour trip. BYO craft […]

New River CleanUp/ South Fork of the New

Join us for a New River CleanUp on Monday, July 10.  We will be cleaning up from New River State Park - Kings Creek access to the confluence of the North Fork. Jack Jordan will be the NRC Staff Contact, bringing Oak Hill Academy faculty and students. Volunteers, please email Jack Jordan at Jack@newriverconservancy.org  for […]

New River Paddle Day w/RiverGirl

RiverGirl Fishing Company 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC, United States

Summer Fun begins with a paddle trip with our New River partner RiverGirl Fishing Company! **PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE** Meet at RiverGirl Fishing Company at 10:00am. Cost is $20 and includes: 1) a kayak from RIverGirl (or you can bring your own boat), 2) lunch at the takeout, 3) RiverGirl will also provide shuttle to […]

Downtown West Jefferson Gallery Crawl

West Jefferson, NC

ENJOY WEST JEFFERSON’S ARTS DISTRICT Stop by and see our new office at 8C S. Jefferson Avenue, downtown West Jefferson on Friday, July 14th between 5:00 - 7:00pm. Meet photographer Carl Bailey, who took our extraordinary photographs of the New that fill our office. Chat with our Executive Director, Elizabeth Underwood, about our current projects […]

Peak Creek Family Fun Day

Heritage Park 1300-1318 Dora Hwy, Pulaski, United States

Get knee deep with Friends of Peak Creek and celebrate their 10 year anniversary! Meet & Greet some of our rescued wildlife and check out our butterfly garden! Staff from New River Conservancy will be hosting some fun workshops for the kids like a water filtration activity and a very cool River Clean Up "Operations-style" […]

Grayson Landcare July Meeting

1908 Courthouse 107 E Main Street, Independence, United States

August is Clean River Month in Grayson County, and to kick off early, Grayson Landcare is pleased to announce Elizabeth Underwood, executive director of New River Conservancy, as their special guest speaker at the Tuesday, July 17, 2023 meeting at the Baldwin Auditorium of the 1908 Courthouse in Independence at 7:00 PM. Underwood will update […]

3rd Annual In the Creek CleanUp/ Peak Creek

Duncan Bridge in Pulaski, Virginia Pulaski, Virginia, United States

Join us for the Annual In The Creek Cleanup on Tuesday, July 18 at 10:00am. *THIS IS A WADING CLEAN UP* Co-sponsored by the New River Conservancy and Friends of Peak Creek (FOPC), volunteers are promised to get wet and dirty while making a difference We will meet at 10AM and put in at the […]

Annual Meeting

Independence, Va 2456 Gold Hill Road, Independence, VA, United States

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of live music, conversations, and good food at our annual meeting on July 23rd (1:00 - 5:00 pm)  in Independence, VA. This annual meeting is open to everyone. Please feel free to bring your family, partner/spouse, or even the kid next door! We look forward to […]

New River Scavenger Hunt

New River Watershed

25 years ago, on July 30, 1998, President Bill Clinton traveled to the Severt family farm, along the banks of the New as it carves through the lush green mountains […]

Blueway Trail: Experience Wildlife from the New River

349 Methodist Camp Road West Jefferson, NC 349 Methodist Camp Road, West Jefferson, NC, United States

2023 NC Year of the Trail Join the New River Conservancy on a guided paddle trip to celebrate our NC Trails!  2023 NC Year of the Trail celebrates North Carolina’s […]

New River CleanUp Grayson County, VA

Farmers Fish Camp 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd, Sparta, NC, United States

Join New River Conservancy, New River Wildlife and Conservation Club and Grayson Landcare  for a New River CleanUp on Saturday, August 12. We will be cleaning up from Farmers Fish Camp in Alleghany County, VA into Grayson County, VA. Note: Boats will NOT be provided. You will need to bring your own boat, paddle, and […]

New River Park Ribbon Cutting, NC

New River Park 8237 NC-163, West Jefferson, United States

The New River Conservancy and Ashe County invite you to join them for the ribbon cutting of the New River Park on Highway 163, West Jefferson, North Carolina.  The ribbon […]

NRC Paddle Days with Zaloo’s Canoes

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

Join us for our annual Splash for Cash Paddle Day with Zaloo’s Canoes as we raise funds for River Cleanups. . This four hour float and lunch is bound to […]

New River CleanUp/ReNew the New Giles County, VA

Glen Lyn Town Park Campground Drive, Glen Lyn, VA, United States

Join us again for ReNew The New’s “Fall Into The New” on Saturday, August 26. This year we are headed into West Virginia too! Volunteers are asked to gather at the Glen Lyn Park, Campground Drive, Glen Lyn, Va. 24093 by 8:30 that morning. We are cleaning the river from Rich Creek, VA to Shanklin’s […]

New River CleanUp/ReNew the New Pulaski County, VA

Claytor Lake Dam Boatramp State Road 605, Radford, VA, United States

Volunteers will gather LIVE once again! Claytor Lake Dam Boat Ramp State Rte. 605, Radford, VA 24141 Registration opens at 8 am. Event kicks off at 9 am. Volunteers will have snacks and collect their “Fall Into The New 2023” T-shirts after event. This year we are strongly encouraging, those who can, to bring their […]

The It’s T.I.M.E. Todd, NC Dinner

 T.I.M.E. Todd.Impromptu.Moveable.Experience . What makes dining great? We believe it's more than just the food. It's the atmosphere, people, setting, ​conversations, presentation, entertainment, ​the experience...  . The T.I.M.E. dinner will […]

41st Annual New River Canoe Race

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

The 41st Annual New River Canoe Race and Family Float will be held Saturday, September 23, in Jefferson, NC. This Ashe County tradition is sponsored by generous donations from community […]

Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds […]

Carroll County Listening Session/Luncheon

Carroll County Public Library 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville, VA, United States

We invite you to the upcoming New River Conservancy Luncheon in Carroll County, Virginia, where we will come together to discuss our shared interests regarding the New River Watershed. Lunch will be provided. We will bring  together individuals who are passionate about the New River and its conservation. This  is a wonderful opportunity to connect […]

The Big Plant

Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA, United States

The Big Plant is a community event hosted by the Environmental Coalition at Virginia Tech where thousands of trees are planted on Virginia Tech's campus and surrounding Blacksburg area to initiate ecological restoration. The event is open to the public, which brings in hundreds of students and community members of all backgrounds and ages to […]

ReNew the New: Ramps ‘n’ Roads

Eastern Elementary School 6899 Virginia Avenue, Pembroke, VA, United States

It's Spring! Which mean it's time for Ramps 'n' Roads!  Volunteers will gather together at Eastern Elementary School, at 8:30am and be divided into groups. There will be no buses running this year. Each volunteer will take their own car or carpool and convoy to one of the planned cleanup areas. Gloves and bags will […]

South Fork of the New River Clean Up

South Fork of the New River , United States

Join us for the first 2024 New River Clean Up!  (Please be advised!  This event has been postponed to April 6) We have partnered with Stone Mountain Trout Unlimited to […]

Keep Ashe Beautiful Spring Sweep

184 Campus Dr, West Jefferson, NC

 Join us for the Ashe County Litter Sweep! Let's come together to clean up, beautify, and transform our community into a cleaner, greener space. Your involvement is crucial – every […]

New River Symposium 2024 – Rivers Cubed: Reconnect, Restore, Recreate

Radford University Student Rec & Wellness 200 Jefferson Street, Radford, United States

APRIL 11 - 12, 2024 Registration Closed New River Symposium 2024 will once again celebrate the social, economic, and scientific value of the New River, bringing together the river’s diverse constituents and providing a forum forpartnership, research, and policy development. This year’s theme is “Rivers Cubed - Reconnect, Restore, and Recreate" New River Symposium will […]

Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by Earthday.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics." […]

New River Clean Up: Glade Creek

New River Watershed

Join us for a New River Clean Up on Sunday, April 28 on the New River from Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar. We will be rafting quite possibly the easiest section of the New River while working to clean up trash. Sign Up – Email Dave Bassage at dave@newriverconservancy.org to secure your spot.    

New River Clean Up: In the Gorge

ACE Adventure Resort 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV, United States

New River Clean Up with Ace Adventure Resort After a fun weekend of the New River Gorge Race and Rodeo, stick around Sunday and join us for a river cleanup with the New River Conservancy. We will be rafting a class III section of the New River while working to clean up trash. It’s ever […]

Saved by a Salamander

Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd, Grassy Creek, 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 18th, 2024 the New River Conservancy, The Old Store at Grassy Creek, and many other partners will host a day of events that not only share […]

42nd Annual Canoe Race

The 42nd Annual New River Canoe Race and Family Float will be held the first day of Summer - Friday, June 21, in Jefferson, NC. . This Ashe County tradition is sponsored by generous donations from community sponsors. Proceeds from the race support ongoing restoration work and river clean ups in North Carolina being done […]

Land Trust Day in Boone, NC

Mast General Store 630 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

As we celebrate Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 1, at the Boone, North Carolina Mast Store location, you’ll have the chance to meet Stella Cybulski, our Operations Coordinator. The Mast General Store will donate 20% of the day's sales to the New River Conservancy, it's land trust partner. . Land trusts' help us maintain ties […]

Water Cycle Art Event

Riverview Community Center 1175 NC 88, Creston, NC, United States

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 […]

Hinton, WV River Clean Up

Hinton, WV

It's always nice to kick floating season off with a good Spring Cleaning! Please join us for our Annual River Clean Up. We will supply bags, grabbers, snacks, and water. There is limited room available in the rafts. Please email Dave Bassage at dave@newriverconservancy.org to get your seat locked in and for more details as […]

Gritty Chix Mud Run ’24

ACE Adventure Resort 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV, United States

Gritty Chix Mud Run is BACK at ACE Adventure Resort. This June, get ready to get muddy for a good cause. Solo or with a team, Gritty Chix is all about FUN. Whether you walk, sprint, skip or dance through the course we promise you’ll be challenged a little and laugh A LOT. Cut loose! […]

Ann Rose Send Off

Old Orchard Creek Store 9350 NC-194, Lansing, NC, United States

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 […]

Little River Clean Up

Graysontown, Virginia Graysontown, VA, United States

POSTPONED   Join us for a Little River Clean Up on Friday, July 12 in Graysontown, Virginia. The Little River is a direct tributary of the New River and joins the New River just downstream from the Claytor Lake dam in Pulaski County near the city of Radford. Bags, grabbers, LUNCH, and water will be […]

It’s All One Watershed

Pulaski Train Depot 20 South Washington Avenue, Pulaski, United States

Our Operations Coordinator, Stella Cybulski, will be on hand at the third session of Friends of Peak Creek's "It's All One Watershed" event to educate our youth with the Trash Game and a very cool River Clean Up "Operations-style" game. How long does it take for trash to decompose? Six years or 600 years? Let’s […]

Chomping at the Lure

Molly Chomper 165 Piney Creek Rd, Lansing, NC, United States

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 […]

New River Clean Up in Fries, VA

Fries Park 335 Firehouse Dr, Fries, VA, United States

We are partnering with New River Outdoor Adventures on Monday, July 15, 2024 to do a sweep of the New River from Fries Park to 606 Bridge. We will supply bags, grabbers, SNACKS, and water. There is limited room available in the rafts. Sign Up – Email Lisa at lisa@newriverconservancy.org

Peak Creek Clean Up

Pulaski, Virginia

Our annual "Walk the Creek Cleanup" in Peak Creek in Pulaski, Virginia, with Friends of Peak Creek. We need volunteers who aren't afraid of getting dirty and wet, and can wade the creek as we load up boats with trash.  Our goal is to keep this trash out of Claytor Lake and the New River. […]

2024 Annual Meeting

Independence, Va 2456 Gold Hill Road, Independence, VA, United States

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 […]

Bluestone Lake Pop Up Recycling (Friday)

Bluestone Lake WV-20, Hinton, WV, United States

In collaboration with organizations in the New River Gorge, New River Clean Water Alliance and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, NRC is taking the plastic free idea to the New River Gorge with “No New Plastic”, a series of 4 summertime pop-up recycling & educational outreach events taking place throughout the New River Gorge from […]

Bluestone Lake Pop Up Recycling (Saturday)

In collaboration with organizations in the New River Gorge, New River Clean Water Alliance and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, NRC is taking the plastic free idea to the New River Gorge with “No New Plastic”, a series of 4 summertime pop-up recycling & educational outreach events taking place throughout the New River Gorge from […]

Bluestone Lake Clean Up

Bluestone Lake WV-20, Hinton, WV, United States

August 17, 2024 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hinton, WV Partnering with Summers County Solid Waste Authority for this bring your own boat lake clean up. Volunteers will launch from 8-9 AM under the bridge on Pits Road at Bluestone Lake.  Google Map location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iz1nkMqYJ3YFarA88 Volunteers can also clean up the Mary Ingalls Trail […]

New River Clean Up

New River - Cedar Branch to Indian Creek August 24 Time: TBA We will supply bags, grabbers, LUNCH, and water. There is limited room available in the rafts. Sign Up […]

ReNew the New – North Carolina

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, […]

ReNew the New – West Virginia

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, […]

ReNew the New – Virginia

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 […]

Piney Creek Gorge Hike w/ WV Explorer

YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex YMCA Drive, Beckley, WV, United States

New River Conservancy is partnering with WV Explorer to host a fall hike into the Piney Creek Gorge in Beckley, WV on October 8, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 […]

16 Frogs Stroll through Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg Library 200 miller street, Blacksburg, VA, United States

16 small, bronze frog statues been strategically placed throughout town and the surrounding area to call attention to the fresh water flowing under and around the streets and buildings of downtown Blacksburg. . We are happy to partner with 16 Frogs to offer this educational stroll through Blacksburg. Join Downtown Blacksburg, Inc Executive Director,Tracie Hughes […]

New River Trail Island Clean Up at Foster Falls

 Join the New River Trail State Park & Virginia Outdoor Foundation for clean ups this week at Foster Falls, Virginia. Be prepared to protect your personal safety while cleaning up […]

Big Horse Creek Clean Up

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

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 […]

South Fork of the New Clean Up

RiverGirl Fishing Company 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC, United States

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 […]

Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch Clean Up

Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United States

In the aftermath of Helene, New River Trail State Park is working diligently with emergency response crews and volunteers on relief efforts. Volunteers will be provided with necessary equipment, but […]

Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch Clean Up #2

Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United States

In the aftermath of Helene, New River Trail State Park is working diligently with emergency response crews and volunteers on relief efforts. Volunteers will be provided with necessary equipment, but […]

Naked Creek Clean Up

Highlander Motel 891 NC-16,, Jefferson, United States

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 […]

Baker Island Clean Up

Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United States

Baker Island is a mile-long island in New River Trail State Park. The Park has asked the New River Conservancy to take the lead on cleaning the park of debris […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Big Plant: Radford, VA

Veterans Field 1500 New River Drive, Radford, Virginia

The Big Plant is a community event hosted by the New River Conservancy & Nursery Natives. The event, which began in Blacksburg along Stroubles Creek and continues to this day, […]

The Big Plant: Blacksburg, VA

Heth Farm Road Blacksburg, VA, United States

The Big Plant is a community event hosted by the @Environmental Coalition at Virginia Tech, @Stroubles Creek Coalition, Virginia Tech, TerraHabitats and New River Conservancy where thousands of trees are […]

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 […]

Baker Island 2.0

Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United States

We return to Baker Island with New River Trail State Park. We'll meet at the lower boat launch at Foster Falls at 10:00am and knock off around 3:00pm Baker Island is a mile-long island in New River Trail State Park. The Park has asked the New River Conservancy to take the lead on cleaning the […]

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). […]

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. […]

Draper Grand Opening

Draper Office 3163 Greenbriar Road, draper, Virginia

We are so pleased to announce the grand opening of our Virginia Outpost located in The Conery building in Draper, Va. Join us for an Earth Day evening. . Enjoy wine, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres as you meet our Virginia staff, see our new space & take home a tree of your own. Our […]

New River Gorge Clean Up: Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar

Glade Creek, WV West Virginia

Please register for our New River Clean up from Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar/ April, 2025 Meeting time and place TBA. Bring your own boat if you have the skills to maneuver this river stretch.  Limited raft seats and pfd's available.  Lunch, gloves, bags, and litter pickers provided.  Once you register, event leader Dave Bassage […]

CANCELLED Baker Island 3.0

Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United States

Baker Island is a mile-long island in New River Trail State Park. The Park has asked the New River Conservancy to take the lead on cleaning the park of debris after Hurricane Helene. We’ll be collecting trash, bagging it and shuttling it by canoe and boat to the bank for disposal. Wear good boots, and […]

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 […]

An Evening at the River House

River House Inn & Restaurant 1896 Old Field Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United States

We invite you to a special Saved by a Salamander Dinner at River House Inn and Restaurant on the banks of the New River in Grassy Creek, North Carolina. River House is renowned for it’s elegant but unpretentious ambiance and delectable food. River House is the first choice for fine dining in the Ashe County […]

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, […]

All About the Hellbender

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

Learn all about the famous Hellbender salamander! Also known affectionately as snot otter, lasagna lizard, devil dog, etc., the Hellbender is one of the most secretive residents of the Appalachian area. They are the largest amphibians in the country, reaching 29in in length. Join us as Kelly McCoy from River Girl Fishing Co. tells us […]

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 […]

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.

The Jeff Little Trio

Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd, Grassy Creek, United States

The Old Store is pleased to present a performance by the Jeff Little Trio to cap off Saved by a Salamander Day. The performance is free for everyone. We have some seating, but you might want to bring lawn chairs, just in case. The Jeff Little Trio “Jeff Little is a remarkable musician, steeped in […]

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 […]

New River Gorge Clean up: Hinton to Camp Brookside

Hinton, WV

Please register for our New River Clean up from Hinton to Camp Brookside/ May 24 Meeting place and time TBA . Bring your own boat if you have the skills to maneuver this river stretch.  Limited raft seats and pfd's available.  Lunch, gloves, bags, and litter pickers provided.  Once you register, event leader Dave Bassage […]

New River Clean Up: Fries, VA

New River Outdoor Adventures 5785 Fries Rd, Galax, VA, United States

Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fries Riverside Park to New River Outdoor Adventure Meet at New River Outdoor Adventures at 10:00 a.m. . This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and New River Outdoor Adventures. New River Outdoor Adventures will provide shuttle, canoes, PFDs, and lunch for the […]

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 […]

New River Gorge Clean Up: Thayer to Stonecliff

Thayer

This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and ACE Adventure Resort.  ACE will provide shuttle, lunch, pfd's, guided rafts for up to 25 participants.  New River Conservancy will provide trash bags, gloves, litter pickers and tire pullers. . Participants may bring their own craft if they choose or ride in a guided […]

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 […]

New River at Whitethorne, VA Clean Up

Whitethorne public boat ramp 5265 Whitethorne Road, Blacksburg, VA, United States

  Please register for our New River Clean up at Whitethorne on June 28, 2025 Meeting place and time will be 9:30 am at the Whitethorne boat launch. Lunch, gloves, bags, and litter pickers provided.  Once you register, an event leader will be in touch with more details. Dress for the river and to get […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Walk Peak Creek Clean up

Duncan Bridge Pulaski, VA, United States

Save the date! It's our annual walk the creek cleanup with our partners Friends of Peak Creek. We need volunteers who aren't afraid of getting dirty and wet! We will wade from Duncan Bridge to Heritage Park and keep trash from getting to Claytor Lake and the New River. Lunch will be provided. PLEASE REGISTER […]

Todd Clean Up

RiverGirl Fishing Company 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC, United States

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 […]

New River Clean Up – Cedar Branch to Indian Creek, WV

This cleanup is in conjunction with West Virginia Rivers Coalition and the Parks Project to cover the stretch from Cedar Branch to Indian Creek on the New River above Bluestone Lake. . This is a 'bring your own craft' event or claim a spot in one of the inflatable kayaks(ducky) that we have access to. […]

South Fork Clean Up, NC

New River Access Park 8237 NC-163, West Jefferson,, NC, United States

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. […]

Happy Birthday NRC Annual Meeting

New River's Edge 665 Rocky Hollow Road, Pembroke, Virginia, United States

Join us for this free event at New River's Edge in Pembroke, VA as we celebrate 50 years since the founding of the National Committee for the New River! You are invited to our 50th Birthday Annual Meeting on the banks of the New River in Pembroke, VA on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00 – […]

Farmers Fish Camp to Independence, VA

Farmers Fish Camp 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd, Sparta, NC, United States

Please register for our New River Clean Up from Farmers Fish Camp to Independence on August 2nd. . Meet at Farmers Fish Camp at 10:00 AM. This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Campground,  New River Wildlife and Conservation Club, and New River Conservancy. New River Campground will provide canoes, life jackets, and […]

Grayson County, VA – Little River Clean-Up

Friends of the Little River Clean-up Join up with the locals of Grayson County to help clean up The Little River–a New River Tributary! Contact Keith Andrews or Will Sowards for more information on this Clean River Month Clean-up. HOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR RIVER CLEAN-UP: PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) REQUIRED for your safety Sturdy […]

Museum of Ashe County, NC Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

Museum of Ashe County 301 E Main St, West Jefferson,, NC, United States

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 […]

Mouth of Wilson, VA Clean – Up

Spread some Goodwill with the folks from Troutdale’s Goodwill Grange Hall #959 by joining their Clean River Month New River Clean-up! This Clean-up is on the Wednesday before school resumes for the 2025/2026 school year, the perfect chance to get the whole family out for one last Summer send-off at the River–all while working for […]

Fries Park, VA Clean – Up

Grayson County needs YOU to be at Fries Park below the Fries Dam for this Clean-up! Join Grayson County representatives and employees in clearing trash and tires from the New River in beautiful Fries. We’ll be joined by some folks from the Fries Fiddlers’ Convention to liven up the morning after our clean-up with some […]

Riverside Boat Landing, VA Clean – Up

Team up with the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club at their Riverside Boat Landing Clubhouse for this clean-up! The New River Wildlife and Conservation Club works tirelessly to preserve and protect the New River and its natural ecology, providing workshops to the local community throughout the year at their Riverside location. Join members of […]

Bridle Creek, VA Clean – Up

Grayson Landcare and Preserve Grayson invite you to help keep the ancient New River beautiful for their Clean River Month volunteer clean-up. Meet the crew at the Bridle Creek boat landing outside of Independence and do your part to close out Clean River Month with a strong finish! Contact for more details and to sign […]