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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. . […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please register for our Zaloo's Clean Up. https://forms.gle/71SRgNHYjWvFXLxM6 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 […]
We invite you to a special Saved by a Salamander Dinner at River House Inn and Restaurant on the banks of the New River in Grassy Creek, North Carolina. River […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for this free event at Claytor Lake as we celebrate 50 years since the founding of the National Committee for the New River! Stay tuned for details!
New River Conservancy is partnering with the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club to host a New River Clean Up. August is Clean River Month in Grayson County, but almost […]
