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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]