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 cutting will begin at 11:00 am with representatives from Ashe County, Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and New River […]
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 be one of the highlights of summer for our participants and New River Conservancy. . We will paddle from Zaloo's Canoes to New River State […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 be held IN the New River itself with the exact location only revealed 2 days before the event to confirmed guests. The event will be […]
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 sponsors. Proceeds from the race support the restoration work at the Wagoner Access being done by the New River Conservancy . Whether you compete, float […]
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 of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 clean the South Fork of the New River in Watauga County. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and be prepared to get wet. To register and […]
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 […]
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 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." […]
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.