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  • CANCELLED: North Fork of the New River Clean Up

    Creston Volunteer Fire Department 167 3 Top Road, Creston, United States

    Join 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 2163 Greenbriar Road, Draper, VA, United States

    We 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 wine, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres as you meet our Virginia staff, see our new space & take home a tree of your own. Our […]

  • CANCELLED Baker Island 3.0

    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 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 […]

  • Zaloo’s Clean Up 2.0

    Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

    Please 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 […]

  • Saved By a Salamander Day

    The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United States

    Raising 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 States

    Learn 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 area. They are the largest amphibians in the country, reaching 29in in length. Join us as Kelly McCoy from River Girl Fishing Co. tells us […]

  • Counting Critters: Macroinvertebrates with Dr. Tuberty

    The Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United States

    Dr. 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 States

    Join 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 States

    The 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 some seating, but you might want to bring lawn chairs, just in case. The Jeff Little Trio “Jeff Little is a remarkable musician, steeped in […]

  • Wagoner Access Land Clean Up

    Wagoner Access New River State Park 1018-1478 Wagoner Access Rd,, Jefferson, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean up at Wagoner Access in the New River State Park. June 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM This is a land clean up in conjunction with Volunteer Vacations.  We look forward to seeing you. Please register here: https://forms.gle/1EBBRjsrwVHc4Gqf7

  • New River Clean Up: Fries, VA

    New River Outdoor Adventures 5785 Fries Rd, Galax, VA, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fries Riverside Park to New River Outdoor Adventure Meet at New River Outdoor Adventures at 10:00 a.m. . This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and New River Outdoor Adventures. New River Outdoor Adventures will provide shuttle, canoes, PFDs, and lunch for the […]

  • Elk Shoals Land Clean Up

    Elk Shoals New River State Park 349 Methodist Camp Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean up at Elk Shoals in the New River State Park. June 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM This is a land clean up in conjunction with Volunteer Vacations.  We look forward to seeing you. Please register here: https://forms.gle/iyEroe3F63m31HMfA

  • New River Gorge Clean Up: Thayer to Stonecliff

    Thayer

    This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and ACE Adventure Resort.  ACE will provide shuttle, lunch, pfd's, guided rafts for up to 25 participants.  New River Conservancy […]

  • South Fork of the New Clean up

    New River State Park 221 Access , United States

    Join us for a South Fork clean up on Sunday, June 22, 2025 Please register for our New River Clean Up from Plumb Nearly to Riverside Canoe  Meet at New River State Park - 221 Access at 10:00 a.m. This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and Dusty Trail Outfitters and Riverside Canoe and […]

  • New River at Whitethorne, VA Clean Up

    Whitethorne public boat ramp 5265 Whitethorne Road, Blacksburg, VA, United States

      Please register for our New River Clean up at Whitethorne on June 28, 2025 Meeting place and time will be 9:30 am at the Whitethorne boat launch. Lunch, gloves, bags, and litter pickers provided.  Once you register, an event leader will be in touch with more details. Dress for the river and to get […]

  • Wagoner to Gentry River Clean Up

    Wagoner Access New River State Park 1018-1478 Wagoner Access Rd,, Jefferson, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean up at Wagoner Access in the New River State Park. June 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM This is a land clean up in conjunction with Volunteer Vacations.  We look forward to seeing you. Please register here: https://forms.gle/13UVTrQ3BEYhGpHQ9

  • 2 Lansing Clean Ups – Land & River

    Lansing Creeper Trail Park 114 S Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing, NC, United States

    We will be hosting two clean ups after Ann Rose's Celebration in Lansing, North Carolina. . These New River cleanups are co-sponsored by Ann Rose - River Warrior. The New River Conservancy will provide shuttle, canoes, life jackets, trash grabbers, trash bags, tire pullers, and a great time.  There will be a Big Horse Creek […]

  • Fulton Reeves River Clean Up

    New River Outfitters 10725 U.S. Hwy 221 N, Crumpler, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fulton Reeves to New River Outfitters on July 13th.  Meet at New River Outfitters at 10:00 AM. This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Outfitters and New River Conservancy. New River Outfitters will provide canoes, life jackets, and shuttle. New River Conservancy will provide […]

  • Walk Peak Creek Clean up

    Duncan Bridge Pulaski, VA, United States

    Save the date! It's our annual walk the creek cleanup with our partners Friends of Peak Creek. We need volunteers who aren't afraid of getting dirty and wet! We will wade from Duncan Bridge to Heritage Park and keep trash from getting to Claytor Lake and the New River. Lunch will be provided. PLEASE REGISTER […]

  • Todd Clean Up

    RiverGirl Fishing Company 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up in Todd on July 19 . Meet at River Girl Fishing Company at 9:00 a.m. . This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and  River Girl Fishing Company. River Girl will provide shuttle, canoes, and PFDs for the event.  New River Conservancy will provide […]

  • South Fork Clean Up, NC

    New River Access Park 8237 NC-163, West Jefferson,, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Hertzog Ford to 163 in Ashe on July 26th. . Meet at New River Access Park on 163 at 10:00 AM. […]

  • Happy Birthday NRC Annual Meeting

    New River's Edge 665 Rocky Hollow Road, Pembroke, Virginia, United States

    Join us for this free event at New River's Edge in Pembroke, VA as we celebrate 50 years since the founding of the National Committee for the New River! You […]

  • Farmers Fish Camp to Independence, VA

    Farmers Fish Camp 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd, Sparta, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Farmers Fish Camp to Independence on August 2nd. . Meet at Farmers Fish Camp at 10:00 AM. This New River cleanup […]

  • Grayson County, VA – Little River Clean-Up

    Friends of the Little River Clean-up Join up with the locals of Grayson County to help clean up The Little River–a New River Tributary! Contact Keith Andrews or Will Sowards […]

  • Museum of Ashe County, NC Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

    Museum of Ashe County 301 E Main St, West Jefferson,, NC, United States

    On Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Museum of Ashe County History invites the public to attend the official ribbon cutting for its newest exhibit, titled […]

  • Mouth of Wilson, VA Clean – Up

    Spread some Goodwill with the folks from Troutdale’s Goodwill Grange Hall #959 by joining their Clean River Month New River Clean-up! This Clean-up is on the Wednesday before school resumes […]

  • Fries Park, VA Clean – Up

    Grayson County needs YOU to be at Fries Park below the Fries Dam for this Clean-up! Join Grayson County representatives and employees in clearing trash and tires from the New […]

  • Riverside Boat Landing, VA Clean – Up

    Team up with the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club at their Riverside Boat Landing Clubhouse for this clean-up! The New River Wildlife and Conservation Club works tirelessly to preserve […]

  • Bridle Creek, VA Clean – Up

    Grayson Landcare and Preserve Grayson invite you to help keep the ancient New River beautiful for their Clean River Month volunteer clean-up. Meet the crew at the Bridle Creek boat […]

  • Mountain Island Clean Up

    Duck Roost 963 Duck Roost Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA, United States

    Fall into the New this September and help clean up America's Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and prepare to have an unforgettable experience on […]

  • Elk Shoals River Clean Up

    Elk Shoals New River State Park 349 Methodist Camp Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Blue Ridge Manor to Elk Shoals on Sunday September 14th Meet at Elk Shoals New River State Park, 349 Methodist Camp Rd, West […]

  • Farmer’s Fish Camp River Clean Up

    Farmers Fish Camp 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd, Sparta, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Farmers Fish Camp to Independence on September 22nd. Meet at Farmers Fish Camp PFA 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd, Sparta, NC 28675 at 9:00 AM. Fall into the New this September and help clean up America's Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and prepare to have an […]

  • Lansing Day Celebration

    Join us for the inaugural Lansing Day! We'll be tabling in the park and have fun crafts for the kiddoes (make a bug snug), learn about our Helene Recovery and clean ups,  and pick up some NRC merch! This full-day celebration will showcase our Appalachian heritage through traditional crafts, live music, and thriving local commerce, […]

  • Paddling Film Festival

    Lyric Theater 135 College Avenue, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Join us for the film event of the year at the Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg, VA on Thursday, September 25 at 6:30! The Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. […]

  • Deep Ford Groundbreaking

    Deep Ford 1430 West Deep Ford Road, Warrensville, NC, United States

    On Sept 27th, the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, the New River Conservancy is hosting a small ceremony to commemorate the donation of a new river access park to Ashe County at 9:00. This will be the first public access on the North Fork of the New River, and we hope there are many […]

  • Baker Island 3.0 Clean Up

    New River Trail State Park 116 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA, United States

    We return to Baker Island with New River Trail State Park on September 27, 2025 at 10:00 am. . 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 after Hurricane Helene. We’ll be collecting […]

  • Fries Riverside Park River Clean up

    New River Outdoor Adventures 5785 Fries Rd, Galax, VA, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fries Riverside Park to New River Outdoor Adventure September 28th. Meet at New River Outdoor Adventures at 10:00 a.m.  This New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Conservancy and New River Outdoor Adventures. New River Outdoor Adventures will provide shuttle, canoes, PFDs, and lunch for […]

  • Keep Ashe Beautiful Fall Litter Sweep

    Wagoner Access New River State Park 1018-1478 Wagoner Access Rd,, Jefferson, NC, United States

    Calling all cleanup crews! The Ashe County Fall Litter Sweep is happening on October 4, 2025 Please register for our New River Clean Up from Sheets Bridge to New River State Park- Wagoner Access on Saturday, October 4th. (1478 Wagoner Access Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640) at 10:00 AM. Be a part of the largest cleanup in […]

  • Harvest Festival – New River Trail State Park

    New River Trail State Park 116 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA, United States

    Come by the New River Conservancy booth and pick up some free swag, learn more about our New River Water Trail expansion from Kathleen Armstrong, and help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary! The Harvest Celebration at the Historic Village of Foster Falls, presented by the Friends of New River Trail, is happening Saturday, Oct. 11, […]

  • Wagoner to Gentry River Clean Up

    Wagoner Access New River State Park 1018-1478 Wagoner Access Rd,, Jefferson, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from New River State Park- Wagoner Access to Gentry Bridge on October 11th Meet at New River State Park- Wagoner Access, 1477 Wagoner Access Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640 at 10:00 AM. . Help clean up America's Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and […]

  • Raise a Toast – Long Way Brewing

    Long Way Brewing 501 2nd St, Radford, VA, United States

    We’re hosting three different “Raise a toast” events throughout the New River watershed to celebrate 50 years of protecting the New with YOU and GIVING AWAY A FREE ESQUIF CANOE AT EACH! We have three very special canoes, chosen for their performance on the different sections of the New River. We have the Canyon, Prospector […]

  • Raise a Toast – New River Brewing Co

    New River Brewing Taproom 833 U.S. Hwy 221 Business, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    We're hosting three different "Raise a toast" events throughout the New River watershed to celebrate 50 years of protecting the New with YOU and GIVING AWAY A FREE ESQUIF CANOE AT EACH! We have three very special canoes, chosen for their performance on the different sections of the New River. We have the Canyon, Prospector […]

  • Naked Creek Bradford Pear Invasive Species Removal

    Highlander Motel 891 NC-16,, Jefferson, United States

    This event is free and open to the public. . Join us for a Bradford Pear removal workday at Naked Creek in the Mount Jefferson Natural Area. We will follow up this removal effort with a planting of native plant species along Naked Creek on November 8th. . Bradford pear trees are not native to […]

  • Raise a Toast – Secret Sandwich Society

    Secret Sandwich Society 103 Keller Ave, Fayetteville, WV, United States

    We’re hosting three different “Raise a toast” events throughout the New River watershed to celebrate 50 years of protecting the New with YOU and GIVING AWAY A FREE ESQUIF CANOE […]

  • Stroubles Creek Clean Up – VT D Company Cadets

    Stroubles Creek Blacksburg, VA, United States

    The Corps of Cadets from Virginia Tech - D Company - will be cleaning up areas of Stroubles Creek on the Virginia Tech campus. This is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Corps of Cadets in helping repair Stroubles Creek and other waterways in the New River Watershed. For more information please contact Cathy […]

  • Roby Green Clean Up

    748 Roby Green Road 748 Roby Green Road, Boone, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Boone Fairgrounds Raceway to Roby Green Bridge on Friday November 7th.  REGISTER Meet at 748 Roby Green Rd, Boone, NC 28607 at 9:00 AM. Join our clean stream team and tackle the headwaters of America's Oldest River! We will be cleaning a 3 mile stretch of river […]

  • Naked Creek Volunteer Planting Day

    Highlander Motel 891 NC-16,, Jefferson, United States

    Join us for New River Conservancy’s Live Stake Planting Day at Naked Creek on Saturday, November 8, 2025! 📍 Meeting Location: Naked Creek (36.41025860243167, -81.43414598264684), across from the Highlander Motel (891 NC-16, Jefferson, NC 28640) 🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. This volunteer event, co-sponsored by the New River Conservancy the NC Wildlife Federation’s High Country Wild […]

  • New River Recovery & Recreation

    Great Outdoors Provision Co. Raleigh 2017 Cameron Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Helene Recovery and Building the New River Water Trail Join us and the staff from the for a discussion on Hurricane Helene’s impact and the future of recreation on the New River on Tuesday, November 11, from 5-7 p.m. at GOPC Raleigh. Special guest John Pugh will share an excerpt from his new book "Source […]

  • Sheffey Park Clean Up – VT I Company Cadets

    Sheffey Park 7422 Hazel Hollow Road, Fairlawn, VA, United States

    The Corps of Cadets from Virginia Tech – I Company – will be cleaning up the banks on the New River at Sheffey Park, the site of a future boat access park, in Fairlawn, Virginia. This is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Corps of Cadets in helping clean up the waterways in the […]