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New River Clean Up: Glade Creek

New River Watershed

Join 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 section of the New River while working to clean up trash. Sign Up – Email Dave Bassage at dave@newriverconservancy.org to secure your spot.    

New River Clean Up: In the Gorge

ACE Adventure Resort 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV, United States

New 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 with the New River Conservancy. We will be rafting a class III section of the New River while working to clean up trash. It’s ever […]

Saved by a Salamander

Old Store at Grassy Creek 710 Grassy Creek Rd, Grassy Creek, 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 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 States

As 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 States

New 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, 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. […]

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 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 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 […]

The Big Plant: Radford, VA

Veterans Field 1500 New River Drive, Radford, Virginia

The 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 States

The 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 28631

March 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 States

We 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 States

UPDATE 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 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 3163 Greenbriar Road, draper, Virginia

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

An Evening at the River House

River House Inn & Restaurant 1896 Old Field Creek Rd., Grassy Creek, NC, United States

We 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]