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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 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). 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 […]