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SUMMARY:3rd Annual In the Creek CleanUp/ Peak Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Annual In The Creek Cleanup on Tuesday\, July 18 at 10:00am. *THIS IS A WADING CLEAN UP* \nCo-sponsored by the New River Conservancy and Friends of Peak Creek (FOPC)\, volunteers are promised to get wet and dirty while making a difference \nWe will meet at 10AM and put in at the intersection of Duncan Bridge and First Street NE in Pulaski. \nThe group will wade 2 miles to Heritage Park for take out. It is important to note this is a wading clean up. Because volunteers will be wading\, appropriate footwear is encouraged. \nLunch will be provided. \nCanoes will be used to carry trash \n  \nEmail Cathy Hanks for more information.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/3rd-annual-in-the-creek-cleanup-peak-creek/
LOCATION:Duncan Bridge in Pulaski\, Virginia\, Pulaski\, Virginia\, 24301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T190000
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SUMMARY:Grayson Landcare July Meeting
DESCRIPTION:August is Clean River Month in Grayson County\, and to kick off early\, Grayson Landcare is pleased to announce Elizabeth Underwood\, executive director of New River Conservancy\, as their special guest speaker at the Tuesday\, July 17\, 2023 meeting at the Baldwin Auditorium of the 1908 Courthouse in Independence at 7:00 PM. \nUnderwood will update the community on the New River Hill Forest\, purchased by the New River Conservancy. The New River Hill Forest\, near the New River Hill Farm\, purchase ensures that 174 acres and 2\,530 feet of riverfront are permanently protected. The New River Conservancy raised nearly 1 million dollars to purchase this land with support from Fred and Alice Stanback\, Charlotte Hanes\, the Jack M Matthews Foundation\, and many other donors. The Conservancy then gifted it to the New River Soil and Water Conservation District\, which encompasses Grayson and Carroll Counties\, and the city of Galax in Virginia\, who will maintain it in perpetuity. \nNow\, old logging roads have been upgraded into hiking trails for locals and visitors\, and river boat access is nearing completion. Once this work is completed and sufficient parking and signage are in place\, New River Hill Forest will be open to the public. \nGrayson LandCare and New River Conservancy have been partners since New River Wildlife & Conservation Club persuaded Grayson County to declare August River Cleanup Month 3 years ago. Grayson Landcare is partnering with New River Wildlife & Conservation Club and the New River Conservancy in a planned river clean up on Saturday August 12th\, with more cleanups throughout the  month. \n 
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/grayson-landcare-july-meeting/
LOCATION:1908 Courthouse\, 107 E Main Street\, Independence\, 24348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Peak Creek Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Get knee deep with Friends of Peak Creek and celebrate their 10 year anniversary! \nMeet & Greet some of our rescued wildlife and check out our butterfly garden! \nStaff from New River Conservancy will be hosting some fun workshops for the kids like a water filtration activity and a very cool River Clean Up “Operations-style” game. \nJoin us for the whole day\, or just part of the day. Learn how you can make a difference in keeping Peak Creek and the New River Watershed healthy and clean. \n\n\n\n\n\nFriends of Peak Creek is a community-based\, all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving and protecting the environs of the Peak Creek Watershed. Our mission is to enhance and preserve a valuable headwater of the New River\, improve water quality and ecological habitat in the creek\, foster environmental awareness\, help develop sustainable recreational and economic resources for all to enjoy.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/peak-creek-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 1300-1318 Dora Hwy\, Pulaski\, 24301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T190000
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SUMMARY:Downtown West Jefferson Gallery Crawl
DESCRIPTION:ENJOY WEST JEFFERSON’S ARTS DISTRICT\n\nStop by and see our new office at 8C S. Jefferson Avenue\, downtown West Jefferson on Friday\, July 14th between 5:00 – 7:00pm. Meet photographer Carl Bailey\, who took our extraordinary photographs of the New that fill our office. Chat with our Executive Director\, Elizabeth Underwood\, about our current projects and how you can help.\nHave a glass of wine and some cheese and relax in our beautiful new space overlooking downtown.\n\nEnjoy the opportunity to see new\, creative and innovative works by Ashe County’s leading artists. Crawlers are invited to stroll the streets\, visit the galleries\, view the downtown murals\, enjoy the many outdoor art pieces and take advantage of the downtown restaurants.\n\nThe West Jefferson Arts District is full of art\, color and wonderful items to grace your home and garden. Art lovers will find one-of-a-kind paintings and photography\, pottery\, stained glass\, quilts\, fiber arts\, jewelry\, wood turned art\, and much more.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/downtown-west-jefferson-gallery-crawl/
LOCATION:West Jefferson\, NC
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:New River Paddle Day w/RiverGirl
DESCRIPTION:Summer Fun begins with a paddle trip with our New River partner RiverGirl Fishing Company!\n**PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE** \nMeet at RiverGirl Fishing Company at 10:00am.\n\nCost is $20 and includes: 1) a kayak from RIverGirl (or you can bring your own boat)\, 2) lunch at the takeout\, 3) RiverGirl will also provide shuttle to the put-in.\n\nIf you have a kayak or canoe\, you are encouraged to bring it. Also bring your PFD! If you don’t have a kayak or canoe\, just let us know and Kelly McCoy with River Girl will provide you a kayak.\n\nBring with you: Sunscreen\, water\, snacks\, dry clothes to change into in case you get baptized! Wear shoes that grip your feed. No flip flops\, crocs\, or high heels!\n\nWe will have waivers for you to sign before we get on the water.\nSpace is limited. Be sure to sign up for this event!\nPLEASE NOTE – TIME IS 10:00 AM\n\nClick here to register\n\n\nFor questions call: (336) 846-6267 or email events@newriverconservancy.org\n**If you have already registered\, you do not need to do so again. ** \n 
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/new-river-paddle-day-w-rivergirl/
LOCATION:RiverGirl Fishing Company\, 4041 Todd Railroad Grade Road\, Todd\, NC\, 28684\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:New River CleanUp/ South Fork of the New
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a New River CleanUp on Monday\, July 10.  We will be cleaning up from New River State Park – Kings Creek access to the confluence of the North Fork.\n\nJack Jordan will be the NRC Staff Contact\, bringing Oak Hill Academy faculty and students.\nVolunteers\, please email Jack Jordan at Jack@newriverconservancy.org  for more information and time.\n\nNote:  Boats will NOT be provided.  You will need to bring your own boat\, paddle\, and PFD.\n\n\n\nPlease bring with you:   Sunscreen\, water bottle\, snacks\, and dry clothes to change into incase you get baptized! \n\n\nJack will have extra water in the likely case that you need to refill your water bottle. \n\n\nWear shoes that grip your feet.   No flip flops\, crocs\, or high heels! \n\n\nJack will have waivers for you to sign before we get on the water.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/new-river-cleanup-south-fork-of-the-new/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000
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SUMMARY:New River CleanUp/ Ashe County\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a New River CleanUp on Wednesday\, June 28\, 2023! \n**PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE**\n\n\nWe will meet at the junction of Deep Ford Road and Parker Eller Road and take out just past N Fork New River Road bridge on Silas Creek. This is about a 2 – 3 hour trip. BYO craft if you have it.  BYO PFD. Snacks and drinks provided.\n\nGreater Lansing Area Development invited New River Conservancy and Keep Ashe Beautiful to participate in this clean-up.   Shout out to our partners and we’ll be there to help!\n\nRiver CleanUps are crucial to protecting the waters\, woodlands\, and wildlife of the New River Watershed. Pollution in the New can harm physical habitat\, transport chemical pollutants\, threaten aquatic life\, and interfere with human uses of the river. However each year we get help from our River Cleanup Volunteers\, to remove trash from the river.\nWith your help we have cleaned over 1\,500 miles of river and removed over 14\,000 tires.\n\nWith your help we have cleaned out and disposed of 500\,000 pounds of trash. That’s the equivalent of 250 ’79 Volkswagen Beetles! Or 40 African elephants!\n\nPlease register your attendance at events@newriverconservancy.org
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/new-river-cleanup-ashe-county-nc/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T120000
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SUMMARY:Learn about PFAS in our water
DESCRIPTION:Join WV RIVERS for a PFAS Lunch & Learn event on June 21 at 12pm where we bring together a panel of experts to shed light on the extent of PFAS contamination in drinking water. We’ll provide information on this emerging threat and the implementation of the new law\, the PFAS Protection Act\, which takes the initial steps to address the issue. With a focus on PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)\, we aim to address the public’s concerns and provide valuable insights into this widespread environmental challenge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur presenters include: \n\nJenna Dodson\, Staff Scientist\, West Virginia Rivers Coalition\nDr. Alan Ducatman\, Professor emeritus\, West Virginia University\nDelegate Evan Hansen\, West Virginia House of Delegates and Principal at Downstream Strategies\nScott Mandirola\, Deputy Cabinet Secretary\, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach presenter will give a ten-minute overview of the topic and how their work relates to this issue\, followed by a Question & Answer session. \nTo learn more about PFAS in untreated drinking water\, watch our previous PFAS Lunch and Learn.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Today!
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/learn-about-pfas-in-our-water/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T130000
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UID:576-1687006800-1687021200@newriverconservancy.org
SUMMARY:New River CleanUp/ Wythe County\, VA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a New River CleanUp on Saturday\, June 17\, 2023! \nWe will meet at the Ivanhoe ramp in Carroll County and take out at Austinville in Wythe County\, covering almost 5 miles of river. \n**Please email lisa@newriverconservancy.org to register. \nRiver CleanUps are crucial to protecting the waters\, woodlands\, and wildlife of the New River Watershed. Pollution in the New can harm physical habitat\, transport chemical pollutants\, threaten aquatic life\, and interfere with human uses of the river. However each year we get help from our River Cleanup Volunteers to remove trash from the river. \nWith your help we have cleaned over 1\,500 miles of river and removed over 14\,000 tires. \nWith your help we have cleaned out and disposed of 500\,000 pounds of trash.  That’s the equivalent of 250 ’79 Volkswagen Beetles! Or 40 African elephants! \n 
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/wythe-county-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.822336\,-80.949442
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T003000
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SUMMARY:New River CleanUp/ Glade Creek WV
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a New River CleanUp on Saturday\, June 10\, 2023 ! \nWe will meet at the Mouth of Glade Creek in Raleigh County\, WV put in and take out at the Grandview Sandbar\, covering almost 5 miles of river.\n\nBring your own craft if you have it. There are a few seats on the rafts. Bring your own PFD. Lunch will be provided!\n.\nRiver CleanUps are crucial to protecting the waters\, woodlands\, and wildlife of the New River Watershed. Pollution in the New can harm physical habitat\, transport chemical pollutants\, threaten aquatic life\, and interfere with human uses of the river. However each year we get help from our River Cleanup Volunteers\, to remove trash from the river.\nWith your help we have cleaned over 1\,500 miles of river and removed over 14\,000 tires. \nWith your help we have cleaned out and disposed of 500\,000 pounds of trash.  That’s the equivalent of 250 ’79 Volkswagen Beetles! Or 40 African elephants! \n\nContact Dave for time and more information at dave@newriverconservancy.org
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/new-river-cleanup-glade-creek-wv/
LOCATION:37.829378\,-81.014621\, WV\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T120000
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SUMMARY:Keepers of the Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation at The Florence Thomas Art School at an event called “Keepers of the Beauty: A Conversation About Land Conservation and Art” on June 10th\, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00noon.\n.\nLand conservation and preservation have been a priority for the school\, Florence Thomas. Thomas generously donated her farm in Grassy Creek and hundreds of acres of the Thomas Family Farm to be conserved lands in Ashe County and Grayson Highlands State Park.\n.\nEsteemed guest speakers from the Nature Conservancy\, New River Conservancy\, and Blue Ridge Conservancy will share insights into their work in Ashe County and the surrounding region.\n.\nThese organizations have played a crucial role in maintaining a balance between tourism\, development\, and the preservation of natural beauty. Their efforts have conserved thousands of acres of habitat\, restored ecosystems\, and protected the New River.\n.\nThis event aims to raise awareness and support for their ongoing work\, inviting attendees to contribute to the sustainability of Ashe County’s natural environment.\n.\n**Photographers of Ashe County Book signing from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.\n***Image cred: Untitled (View of the Peak) by Florence Thomas
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/keepers-of-the-beauty/
LOCATION:Florence Thomas Art School\, Inc.\, 10 S Jefferson Ave\, West Jefferson\, NC\, 28694\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Land Trust Day - Mast General Store\, Boone\, NC
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Land Trust Day\, Saturday\, June 3\, at the Boone\, North Carolina Mast Store location\, you’ll have the chance to meet Katie Krogmeier\, our Restoration Director. The Mast General Store will donate 20% of the day’s sales to the New River Conservancy\, it’s land trust partner.\n.\n\nLand trusts help us maintain ties with our natural surroundings and keep our communities strong as they work to preserve our local landscapes\, create shared open spaces\, protect wetlands and wildlife habitats\, save family farms from development\, expand boundaries of our state and national parks\, and provide recreational opportunities for everyone to enjoy.\n.\n\nEach Mast  Store will donate 20% of the day’s sales to its land trust partner so that these agencies may continue their mission of preserving the beauty that lies just beyond our own backyards!
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/land-trust-day-mast-general-store-boone-nc/
LOCATION:Mast General Store\, Boone\, NC\, 630 W King St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T120000
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SUMMARY:Wytheville Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and meet our new Communications & Marketing Director\, Lisa Stansell-Galitz and discover your New River Conservancy and how you can help at our New River CleanUp in Wythe County  this summer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wytheville Farmers Market is a 501c3 comprised of local farmers\, gardeners\, bakers and artisans who have a passion for providing locally grown fruits & vegetables\, microgreens\, herbs\, a variety of meats\, baked goods\, preserves\, hand-crafted products and more to residents and visitors of Wythe County and Southwest Virginia.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur vision is a vibrant local food economy\, healthy community\, and fruitful market place. \n\nOur mission is to connect our community to healthy\, fresh food and farmers\, support local agriculture\, and strengthen the local food economy by nurturing nutrition education\, entrepreneurship\, and land stewardship in Southwest Virginia.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/wytheville-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Wytheville Farmer’s Market\, 210 W Spring St\, Wytheville\, VA\, 24382\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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