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  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 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 […]

  • 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. . Bring food, water and dress for cold weather. . WADERS ARE RECOMMENDED !  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE WADERS, WE HAVE SOME TO BORROW. . […]

  • 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 the landowner and the county about getting a dumpster at Roan Creek. Keep Ash Beautiful will provide trash pickers, trash bags and gloves. . WADERS […]

  • 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 meeting at Zaloo's. NRC, New River State Park and the county will coordinate about getting a dumpster at Wagoner.  NRC will coordinate with the landowner […]

  • 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 good boots, and bring rubber boots if you have them. It will be cold, so we’ll be looking to stay dry. Bring your own lunch […]

  • 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). The volunteers for this effort will still meet at the Creston Firehouse at 10:00 am. ______________________ Join us in Creston, North Carolina for a North […]

  • 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. The volunteers will meet at the Creston Fire Station This will be a float cleanup so folks will need to prepare to be on the […]

  • 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 […]

  • New River Gorge Clean Up: Glade Creek to Grandview Sandbar

    Glade Creek, WV West Virginia

    Please 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 to maneuver this river stretch.  Limited raft seats and pfd's available.  Lunch, gloves, bags, and litter pickers provided.  Once you register, event leader Dave Bassage […]

  • 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 the river by 1:00 pm. Zaloo's will provide the shuttle and  canoes depending on how many volunteers register. NRC will be able to provide at least […]

  • 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, 2025 the New River Conservancy, The Old Store at Grassy Creek, and many other partners will host a day of events that not only share […]

  • 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 macroinvertebrates can tell us about water health. Don’t forget your creek shoes!

  • 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 Gorge Clean up: Hinton to Camp Brookside

    Hinton, WV

    Please register for our New River Clean up from Hinton to Camp Brookside/ May 24 Meeting place and time TBA . Bring your own boat if you have the skills to maneuver this river stretch.  Limited raft seats and pfd's available.  Lunch, gloves, bags, and litter pickers provided.  Once you register, event leader Dave Bassage […]

  • 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 […]