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  • 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 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 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]