Events

We 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 […]

The 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 […]

It'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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 bags, grabbers, SNACKS, and water. There is limited room available in the rafts. Sign Up – Email Lisa at lisa@newriverconservancy.org

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 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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, is open to the public. The Big Plant strives to enable positive environmental change for individuals who may think they have no power over their […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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, […]

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 […]

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 are invited to our 50th Birthday Annual Meeting on the banks of the New River in Pembroke, VA on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00 – […]

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 is co-sponsored by New River Campground,  New River Wildlife and Conservation Club, and New River Conservancy. New River Campground will provide canoes, life jackets, and […]

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 for more information on this Clean River Month Clean-up. HOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR RIVER CLEAN-UP: PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) REQUIRED for your safety Sturdy […]

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 for the 2025/2026 school year, the perfect chance to get the whole family out for one last Summer send-off at the River–all while working for […]

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 River in beautiful Fries. We’ll be joined by some folks from the Fries Fiddlers’ Convention to liven up the morning after our clean-up with some […]

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 and protect the New River and its natural ecology, providing workshops to the local community throughout the year at their Riverside location. Join members of […]

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 landing outside of Independence and do your part to close out Clean River Month with a strong finish! Contact for more details and to sign […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stop by our Virginia office and meet some of our VA staff, pick up a holiday gift, or become a new member. Andrew Downs, Lisa Stansell - Galitz, Cathy Hanks, John Copeland, Sydney Haney, and Celia White will be on site to visit, regale you with stories of clean ups and river trips, and answer […]

New River Conservancy will be hosting a FREE LIVE STAKE giveaway on December 6 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Draper, Virginia office during the Holiday Open House. Please complete the form  to register HERE Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants! In the winter, trees go […]

Wolf Creek Cleanup - Narrows Dam to Camp Success Please register for our Wolf Creek Cleanup from the Narrows Dam to Camp Success on Saturday, December 13th at 9 AM Join our clean stream team and help clean the Wolf Creek/New River Watershed! The New River Conservancy will supply all tools and equipment (grabbers, gloves, […]