Annual Meeting
Independence, Va 2456 Gold Hill Road, Independence, VA, United StatesWe 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. […]
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New River Scavenger Hunt
New River Watershed25 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 of Ashe County in western North Carolina, to designate the New River, along with 14 other rivers in the United States, as an American Heritage […]
Blueway Trail: Experience Wildlife from the New River
349 Methodist Camp Road West Jefferson, NC 349 Methodist Camp Road, West Jefferson, NC, United States2023 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, United StatesJoin 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 StatesThe 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 […]
NRC Paddle Days with Zaloo’s Canoes
Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United StatesJoin 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 […]
New River CleanUp/ReNew the New Giles County, VA
Glen Lyn Town Park Campground Drive, Glen Lyn, VA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesVolunteers 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 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 […]
41st Annual New River Canoe Race
Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United StatesThe 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 […]
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 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 […]
Carroll County Listening Session/Luncheon
Carroll County Public Library 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville, VA, United StatesWe 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 StatesThe 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 StatesIt'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 StatesJoin 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 […]
Keep Ashe Beautiful Spring Sweep
184 Campus Dr, West Jefferson, NCJoin 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 pair of hands helps make Ashe County shine brighter! Bring along your friends, family, and neighbors, and let's tackle litter together and create something truly remarkable. […]
New River Symposium 2024 – Rivers Cubed: Reconnect, Restore, Recreate
Radford University Student Rec & Wellness 200 Jefferson Street, Radford, United StatesAPRIL 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 […]
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 […]
New River Clean Up: Glade Creek
New River WatershedJoin 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 […]
New River Clean Up: In the Gorge
ACE Adventure Resort 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV, United StatesNew 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 […]
Saved by a Salamander
Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd, Grassy Creek, United StatesRaising 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 StatesAs 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 StatesNew 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, WVIt'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. […]
Gritty Chix Mud Run ’24
ACE Adventure Resort 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV, United StatesGritty 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 […]
Ann Rose Send Off
Old Orchard Creek Store 9350 NC-194, Lansing, NC, United StatesAn 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 StatesPOSTPONED 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 StatesOur 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesWe 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, VirginiaOur 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 StatesYou 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 StatesIn 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 StatesAugust 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, 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 […]
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 […]