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  • 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 […]

  • 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 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, 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 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 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 afternoon of live music, conversation and an update on New River Conservancy and plans for the future. Meet the staff, volunteers and board of directors […]

  • 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 the New River Gorge with “No New Plastic”, a series of 4 summertime pop-up recycling & educational outreach events taking place throughout the New River Gorge from […]

  • 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 the New River Gorge with “No New Plastic”, a series of 4 summertime pop-up recycling & educational outreach events taking place throughout the New River Gorge from […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]

  • Big Horse Clean Up 2.0

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

    We'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 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, 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: 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 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 Rd - B Side, 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Holiday Open House – VA

    Draper Office 3163 Greenbriar Rd - B Side, Draper, VA, United States

    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, […]

  • Live Stake Giveaway

    Draper Office 3163 Greenbriar Rd - B Side, Draper, VA, United States

    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. […]

  • Holiday Open House – NC

    Home Office 8 C S West Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

    Stop by our West Jefferson office and meet some of our NC staff, pick up a holiday gift, or become a new member. Andrew Downs, Joe Johnson, Lisa Stansell - […]

  • Wolf Creek Clean Up

    Narrows, VA Narrows, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Naked Creek Clean UP

    36.41046332858659, -81.4333043814618 Jefferson, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up at Naked Creek on Saturday, December 13th at 10:00 AM . Meet at Naked Creek (36.41025860243167, -81.43414598264684) across from the Highlander Motel (891 […]

  • New Year’s Day Float – EVENT FULL

    221 Access 4 Rivercamp Road, Piney Creek, NC, United States

    Bring in the New Year on the New River on Thursday January 1st, 2026! . Join New River Conservancy and NC State Parks for a relaxing paddle on America's Oldest […]

  • Green Valley Community Park Volunteer Tree Planting Day

    Green Valley Community Park 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC, United States

    Join us for New River Conservancy’s Volunteer Tree Planting Day at Green Valley Community Park on Saturday, January 17, 2026! 📍 Meeting Location: Green Valley Community Park (3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, […]

  • CANCELLED Hardin Creek Volunteer Tree Planting Day

    Watauga High School 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC, United States

    Join us for New River Conservancy’s Volunteer Tree Planting Day at Hardin Creek on Saturday, January 24, 2026 (backup date 1.31.26)! 📍 Meeting Location: Watauga High School (300 Go Pioneers Dr. Boone, NC, […]

  • Clean Up: Tract Fork

    Calfee Center 1 Corbin Harmon Dr, Pulaski, VA, United States

    Tract Fork Cleanup @ Calfee Center Please register for our Tract Fork Cleanup at the Calfee Center on Saturday, February 21 from 9:30am - 12:00pm Meet at the Calfee Center at […]

  • Live Stake Planting at Wagoner

    1477 Wagoner Access 1477 Wagoner Access Rd, Jefferson, NC, United States

    Join us for New River Conservancy’s Live Stake Planting Day at Wagoner Access, New River State Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026! 📍 Meeting Location: New River State Park at Wagoner Access (1477 […]

  • Watauga Live Stake Giveaway

    Watauga County Soil & Water Conservation District 971 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

    We're giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, […]

  • Ashe County Live Stake Giveaway

    Ashe County Soil & Water Conservation District 134 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC, United States

    We’re giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, […]

  • Wilkes County Live Stake Giveaway

    Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District 416 Executive Drive, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

    We're giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, […]

  • The Big Plant – Radford

    Bissett Park Radford, VA, United States

    Plant big at the Big Plant - Radford! . Each year, in the New River Valley, volunteers help to plant thousands of native trees that will provide shade, habitat, and […]

  • Alleghany Live Stake Giveaway

    Crouse Park 60 Cherry Street, Sparta, NC, United States

    We're giving away live stakes! Live stakes are cuttings from dormant trees that can grow into new plants along river or stream banks for riparian buffer restoration! In the winter, […]

  • Clean Up: Pine Run to New River Corn Maze

    1802 Pine Run Road 1802 Pine Run Road, Boone, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Pine Run Bridge to the New River Corn Maze on Saturday March 21, 2026   Please meet at 1802 Pine Run […]

  • The Big Plant – Blacksburg

    Blacksburg Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Plant Big in Blacksburg! Each year, in the New River Valley, volunteers help to plant thousands of native trees that will provide shade, habitat, and food to benefit the land, […]

  • Clean Up: New River Corn Maze to Milton Moretz

    556 Laurel Gap Ridge 556 Laurel Gap Ridge, Boone, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from the New River Corn Maze to Milton Moretz on Saturday March 28, 2026   Please meet at 556 Laurel Gap Ridge, […]

  • CANCELLED Clean Up: New River State Park

    New River State Park Road New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC, United States

    Spring into the New this April and join our clean stream team to help clean North America's Oldest River. The New River Conservancy will supply all tools and equipment for […]

  • New River Symposium 2026

    Appalachian State University 287 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

    Please join us for the 2026 New River Symposium at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC from April 9 - April 10, 2026. All students are FREE.  Regular registration is […]

  • Clean Up: Glade Creek to Grandview- NRG

    Please join us for a New River Clean up in the New River Gorge on April 18, from Glade Creek  to Grandview Sandbar.   Bring your own craft or we do […]

  • Clean Up: Milton Moretz to Castle Ford

    4500 Castle Ford Road 4500 Castle Ford Road, Boone, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Milton Moretz to Castleford on Saturday April 18, 2026   Please meet at 4500 Castle Ford Road, Boone, NC 28607 at 10:00 AM […]

  • Clean Up: Castle Ford to Green Valley

    3896 Big Hill Road 3896 Big Hill Road, Todd, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Castle Ford to Green Valley Park on Saturday April 18, 2026   Please meet at 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC 28684, […]

  • Clean Up: Green Valley to Big Hill

    3896 Big Hill Road 3896 Big Hill Road, Todd, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Castle Ford to Green Valley Park on Saturday May 2, 2026   Please meet at 3896 Big Hill Rd, Todd, NC 28684, Green […]

  • Clean Up: Big Hill to Todd Island

    1219 Todd Railroad Grade Rd 1219 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Big Hill to Todd Island Park on Saturday May 9, 2026   Please meet at 1219 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, […]

  • Clean Up: Thayer to Stonecliff – NRG

    Please join us for a Mother's Day New River Clean up in the New River Gorge on May 10, from Thayer to Stonecliff.   Bring your own craft or we do […]

  • Clean Up: Todd Island to Green Meadows

    1219 Todd Railroad Grade Rd 1219 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC, United States

    Please register for our New River Clean Up from Todd Island Park to Green Meadows on Saturday May 16, 2026   Please meet at 1219 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC […]