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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 it’s advised to bring personal items such as water bottles, snacks, and layers of clothing for various weather conditions. Volunteers must wear close-toed shoes. Be […]

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 it’s advised to bring personal items such as water bottles, snacks, and layers of clothing for various weather conditions. Volunteers must wear close-toed shoes. Be […]

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 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 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 […]