The 44th New River Canoe Race and Family Float will be held on May 30, 2026 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 by the New River Conservancy..Whether you compete, float for […]
Join us as we launch the New River Expedition from Green Valley Community Park in Warrensville, NC on June 2 at 8:30 AM. Wish the crew a safe journey as we say "Bon Voyage!" before they launch on their 320 mile journey down the New River!
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Windy Hill to Conley Cheek on Saturday June 6, 2026 . Please meet at (36.299190, -81.468807) 1176-1486 State Rd 1169, Fleetwood, NC 28626 at 10:00 AM to set shuttle . Spring into the New this June and Join our clean stream team to help clean North America's […]
On 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲, Saturday, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔, the 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞 will 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 to 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲. Land trusts are non-profit organizations that preserve the health and heritage of our natural spaces. Also known as conservancies, land trusts may work with landowners to safeguard family farms, create accessible public […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Conley Cheek to Summer Haus on Saturday June 13, 2026 Please meet at 1991 Dick Phillips Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694 at 10:00 AM to set shuttle . Spring into the New this June and join our clean stream team to help clean North America's Oldest […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fulton Reeves Bridge to 221 River Access on Thursday June 18, 2026. Please meet at New River State Park Rd, Laurel Springs, NC 28644, at 221 Access at 10:00 AM to set shuttle. Spring into the New this June and join our clean stream team to […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Duck Roost to Farmers Fish Camp on Saturday June 20, 2026 . Please meet at 913 Duck Roost Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 at 10:00 AM to set shuttle . Spring into the New this June and join our clean stream team to help clean North America's […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Summer Haus Lane to Hartzog Ford on Sunday June 21, 2026 . Please meet at 4900 Hartzog Ford Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694 at 10:00 AM to set shuttle Spring into the New this June and join our clean stream team to help clean North America's Oldest […]
The first official “Meet & Greet “ for the NRX crew! They will have traveled 160 miles, about halfway through their trip. This is your first chance to talk to the crew about the New River Expedition Experience. Join us at our Draper, Virginia office next to The Conery to chat to the crew, learn […]
The water’s warming up for the inaugural New River Day community paddle/float, cookout & river cleanup! . We will gather at Riverview Park at 10:00 a.m., and begin the paddle at 10:30 a.m.. The group will paddle to shelter 3 at Bisset Park, where burgers and hotdogs will be served from 11:30 – 1pm, courtesy […]
“Meet & Greet “ the NRX crew at Rising Silo Brewery on Wednesday, July 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM! They will have traveled 160 miles, about halfway through their trip. This is your chance to talk to the crew about the New River Expedition Experience and learn about the New River Water Trail! Join […]
Want to meet the crew before they leave Virginia. The NRX26 will have a “Meet & Greet” at the Narrows, VA 4th of July festivities on July 4 in the […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Farmers Fish Camp to the 221 Independence Boat Launch on Saturday July 11, 2026 Please meet at Farmers Fish Camp […]
Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fields Dam to Bridle Creek on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 Please meet at the Bridle Creek River Access, 3436 Gold Hill […]
The City of Hinton and New River Conservancy are partnering to host a public “Meet & Greet “ for the NRX crew at the Historic Freight Depot in Hinton, WV […]
Our New River Expedition / New River Clean Up from Hinton to Camp Brookside on Saturday, July 18 is at capacity! We have over 35 participants and no room for […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN AND POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE REGION. PLEASE JOIN US AT "JOURNEY'S END" AT THE GAINES ESTATE ON AUGUST 9 FROM 3:00 - […]
Join us on Saturday, July 25 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM for this free event at The New River's Edge in Pembroke, VA as we celebrate 51 years since the […]