Earth Day
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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 8-9 AM under the bridge on Pits Road at Bluestone Lake. Google Map location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iz1nkMqYJ3YFarA88 Volunteers can also clean up the Mary Ingalls Trail […]
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 and launch information – Email Dave Bassage at Dave@newriverconservancy.org
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, 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 – 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 […]
Piney Creek Gorge Hike w/ WV Explorer
YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex YMCA Drive, Beckley, WV, United StatesNew 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 pm. The Grey Flats Trail System boasts over 20 miles of trails along the rim of the gorge and to the Alfred Beckley Mill along […]
16 Frogs Stroll through Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg Library 200 miller street, Blacksburg, VA, United States16 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 downtown Blacksburg. . We are happy to partner with 16 Frogs to offer this educational stroll through Blacksburg. Join Downtown Blacksburg, Inc Executive Director,Tracie Hughes […]
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 debris after a disaster. Restrooms may not be available at this location. Contact Erin Pitts to register at Erin.Pitts@dcr.virginia.gov This will require 1) wading across […]
Big Horse Creek Clean Up
Lansing Creeper Trail Park 114 S Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing, NC, United StatesNew 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 as much of Big Horse Creek as possible. We will be joined by volunteers coming up from Raleigh with the North Carolina Land & Water […]
South Fork of the New Clean Up
RiverGirl Fishing Company 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC, United StatesNew 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 Saturday, November 9 at 9:30 am. . We will be cleaning the South Fork from Green Valley Park to Todd This stretch of river has […]
Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch Clean Up
Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United StatesIn 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 StatesIn 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 StatesNew 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 bring warm clothing and food and water. NRC will provide everything else. If you have waders, please bring them. We will meet at Naked Creek […]
Baker Island Clean Up
Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United StatesBaker 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 […]
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Big Horse Clean Up 2.0
Lansing Creeper Trail Park 114 S Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing, NC, United StatesWe're headed back to Lansing, NC for a clean up on Big Horse Creek. Lansing took quite a beating during Helene and needs many hands to help it recover. . […]
Zaloo’s to Roan Creek Clean Up:
Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United StatesPlease 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 StatesThe 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 StatesPlease 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, VirginiaThe 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 StatesThe 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 28631March 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 […]
Baker Island 2.0
Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United StatesWe return to Baker Island with New River Trail State Park. We'll meet at the lower boat launch at Foster Falls at 10:00am and knock off around 3:00pm Baker Island […]
North Fork of the New River Clean Up – UPDATE 4.8.25
Creston Volunteer Fire Department 167 3 Top Road, Creston, United StatesUPDATE 4.08.25 We are postponing the floating component of the cleanup this weekend to the following Saturday (4/19). There still will be a land based cleanup this Saturday though (4/12). […]
CANCELLED: North Fork of the New River Clean Up
Creston Volunteer Fire Department 167 3 Top Road, Creston, United StatesJoin us in Creston, North Carolina for a North Fork of the New River on April 12, 2025. (Back up date in case of bad weather is 4/19/25) 10:00 am. […]
Draper Grand Opening
Draper Office 3163 Greenbriar Road, draper, VirginiaWe are so pleased to announce the grand opening of our Virginia Outpost located in The Conery building in Draper, Va. Join us for an Earth Day evening. . Enjoy […]
New River Gorge Clean Up: Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar
Glade Creek, WV West VirginiaPlease register for our New River Clean up from Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar/ April, 2025 Meeting time and place TBA. Bring your own boat if you have the skills […]
CANCELLED Baker Island 3.0
Foster Falls Lower Boat Launch 116 Orphanage Drive, Max Meadows, VA, United StatesBaker 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 Clean Up 2.0
Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United StatesPlease register for our Zaloo's Clean Up. https://forms.gle/Lfmur3utmbKcGBjj9 Join us for a Zaloo's clean up on May 4, 2025 Everyone will meet at Zaloo's at 9:00 am and be off […]
An Evening at the River House
River House Inn & Restaurant 1896 Old Field Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United StatesWe invite you to a special Saved by a Salamander Dinner at River House Inn and Restaurant on the banks of the New River in Grassy Creek, North Carolina. River […]
Saved By a Salamander Day
The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, 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 17th, […]
All About the Hellbender
The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United StatesLearn all about the famous Hellbender salamander! Also known affectionately as snot otter, lasagna lizard, devil dog, etc., the Hellbender is one of the most secretive residents of the Appalachian […]
Counting Critters: Macroinvertebrates with Dr. Tuberty
The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United StatesDr. Shea Tuberty from Appalachian State University will lead us in a hands-on workshop to count macroinvertebrates in Grassy Creek, a tributary of the New River, and tell us what […]
Bier Garden & Food Trucks
The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United StatesJoin us in the Bier Garden and enjoy some amazing local brews and beverages. Boondocks (West Jefferson, NC) food trucks will be onsite with some delicious dinner and treats.
The Jeff Little Trio
Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd, Grassy Creek, United StatesThe Old Store is pleased to present a performance by the Jeff Little Trio to cap off Saved by a Salamander Day. The performance is free for everyone. We have […]