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SUMMARY:Farmers Fish Camp to Independence\, VA
DESCRIPTION:Please register for our New River Clean Up from Farmers Fish Camp to Independence on August 2nd. \n.\nMeet at Farmers Fish Camp at 10:00 AM.\n\nThis New River cleanup is co-sponsored by New River Campground\,  New River Wildlife and Conservation Club\, and New River Conservancy. New River Campground will provide canoes\, life jackets\, and shuttle. New River Conservancy will provide gloves\, trash grabbers\, tire pullers\, and a good time.\n\nWe will be cleaning the river from Farmers Fish Camp to the boat launch in Independence.\n\nDress to get wet and dirty and bring plenty of water. Wear shoes designed for protection that you don’t mind getting dirty and a change of clothes for after getting off the water.\n\nUpon completion of this registration you will be contacted by New River Conservancy Clean Up Coordinator William Sowards with further information.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Please contact Will@newriverconservancy.org\n\nPrepare to get dirty and have an awesome time on the river. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/farmers-fish-camp-to-independence-va/
LOCATION:Farmers Fish Camp\, 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd\, Sparta\, NC\, 28675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Grayson County\, VA - Little River Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Little River Clean-up\nJoin up with the locals of Grayson County to help clean up The Little River–a New River Tributary! \nContact Keith Andrews or Will Sowards for more information on this Clean River Month Clean-up. \nHOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR RIVER CLEAN-UP: \n\nPFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) REQUIRED for your safety\nSturdy gloves for picking up trash and debris\nDress to get wet and dirty–you WILL get wet and dirty!\nWear river-safe shoes\, preferably with a closed toe–no flip-flops\, please!\nBring a kayak or canoe if you have them!\n\nBags will be provided to collect river trash at the Boat Launch site. All trash and debris will be weighed and then collected by our partners at Virginia DWR and Grayson County Public Works. \nIn the event of severe weather or poor river conditions\, the clean-up will be cancelled. Please refer to the clean-up organizers to know if a clean-up is cancelled. Updates will be posted on the Grayson County Tourism Facebook page the night before the clean-up.  \nClean River Month in Grayson County is sponsored by: Grayson County Tourism & Economic Development; New River Wildlife & Conservation Club; New River Conservancy; Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources; Grayson Landcare; Preserve Grayson; The Goodwill Grange Hall; Grayson County Public Works.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/grayson-county-little-river-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Museum of Ashe County\, NC Exhibit Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Aug. 9\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, the Museum of Ashe County History invites the public to attend the official ribbon cutting for its newest exhibit\, titled “A Home Away from Home: Recreation and Tourism in Ashe County.” \n\n\nThe new exhibit helps tell the story of Ashe County’s early tourism industry\, ranging from its historic resorts such as Healing Springs and Shatley Springs to the creation of Mount Jefferson State Park and the conservation of the New River. Some of the artifacts presented in this exhibit include historic postcards and brochures\, memorabilia from the Civilian Conservation Corps\, and the very pen used by President Gerald Ford to sign legislation designating a section of the New River as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. \nThe New River Conservancy will have an information table set up.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/museum-of-ashe-county-nc-exhibit-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Museum of Ashe County\, 301 E Main St\, West Jefferson\,\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
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SUMMARY:Mouth of Wilson\, VA Clean - Up
DESCRIPTION:Spread some Goodwill with the folks from Troutdale’s Goodwill Grange Hall #959 by joining their Clean River Month New River Clean-up! This Clean-up is on the Wednesday before school resumes for the 2025/2026 school year\, the perfect chance to get the whole family out for one last Summer send-off at the River–all while working for a great cause! \nMeet at the DWR Mouth of Wilson Boat Landing on Wednesday\, August 13 at 9 AM. Directions provided below. \nFor more details and to sign up contact: tena_drjones@hotmail.com \nOr Will Sowards with New River Conservancy  \nPhysical Coordinates: 36.586499\, -81.314078 \nFrom Independence\, head west on US-58/Wilson Hwy\, and the entrance to the boat launch driveway will be on the left in approximately 11.3 miles. \nGOOGLE MAP -> https://maps.app.goo.gl/xb9srmGUGJBKAw4a8 \nPlease be advised that cell reception is spotty throughout Grayson County\, so it’s always best to download your directions ahead of time. \nHOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR RIVER CLEAN-UP: \n\nPFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) REQUIRED for your safety\nSturdy gloves for picking up trash and debris\nDress to get wet and dirty–you WILL get wet and dirty!\nWear river-safe shoes\, preferably with a closed toe–no flip-flops\, please!\nBring a kayak or canoe if you have them!\n\nBags will be provided to collect river trash at the Mouth of Wilson Boat Launch site. All trash and debris will be weighed and then collected by our partners at Virginia DWR and Grayson County Public Works. \nIn the event of severe weather or poor river conditions\, the clean-up will be cancelled. Please refer to the clean-up organizers to know if a clean-up is cancelled. Updates will also be posted here and on the Grayson County Tourism Facebook page the night before the clean-up. \nClean River Month in Grayson County is sponsored by: Grayson County Tourism & Economic Development; New River Wildlife & Conservation Club; New River Conservancy; Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources; Grayson Landcare; Preserve Grayson; The Goodwill Grange Hall; Grayson County Public Works.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/mouth-of-wilson-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Fries Park\, VA Clean - Up
DESCRIPTION:Grayson County needs YOU to be at Fries Park below the Fries Dam for this Clean-up! Join Grayson County representatives and employees in clearing trash and tires from the New River in beautiful Fries. We’ll be joined by some folks from the Fries Fiddlers’ Convention to liven up the morning after our clean-up with some old-time tunes! Be sure to head over to the Fiddlers’ Convention after doing your part to help keep the New River clean and beautiful. \nContact for more details and to sign up: visit@graysoncountyva.gov\nOR Will Sowards at New River Conservancy \nDIRECTIONS: \nPhysical Address: 336 Firehouse Drive\, Fries\, VA 24333 \nFrom Galax\, head north on SR-607/Fries Rd\, turn left onto SR-721/Fries Rd\, slight right onto E. Main St\, turn left onto Firehouse Dr\, turn left onto Anderson St and follow it to the parking area. \nLINK TO GOOGLE MAP -> 36°42’52.0″N 80°58’35.4″W – Google Maps \nPlease be advised that cell reception is spotty throughout Grayson County\, so it’s always best to download your directions ahead of time. \nHOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR RIVER CLEAN-UP: \n\nPFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) REQUIRED for your safety\nSturdy gloves for picking up trash and debris\nDress to get wet and dirty–you WILL get wet and dirty!\nWear river-safe shoes\, preferably with a closed toe–no flip-flops\, please!\nBring a kayak or canoe if you have them!\n\nBags will be provided to collect river trash at the Fries Boat Launch site. All trash and debris will be weighed and then collected by our partners at Virginia DWR and Grayson County Public Works. \nIn the event of severe weather or poor river conditions\, the clean-up will be cancelled. Please refer to the clean-up organizers to know if a clean-up is cancelled. Updates will also be posted here and on the Grayson County Tourism Facebook page the night before the clean-up. \nClean River Month in Grayson County is sponsored by: Grayson County Tourism & Economic Development; New River Wildlife & Conservation Club; New River Conservancy; Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources; Grayson Landcare; Preserve Grayson; The Goodwill Grange Hall; Grayson County Democrats.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/fries-park-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Riverside Boat Landing\, VA Clean - Up
DESCRIPTION:Team up with the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club at their Riverside Boat Landing Clubhouse for this clean-up! The New River Wildlife and Conservation Club works tirelessly to preserve and protect the New River and its natural ecology\, providing workshops to the local community throughout the year at their Riverside location. Join members of the NRWCC in floating the New River to gather trash and debris from the nearby islands and banks! \nContact for more details and to sign up: nrwcc4330@gmail.com\nOR Will Sowards at New River Conservancy \nDIRECTIONS: \nPhysical Coordinates: 36.672850\, -81.022300 \nFrom Galax\, head west on US-221/US-58/Reserve Blvd\, turn right onto VA-94/Riverside Dr\, continue straight onto VA-274/Riverside Dr\, make the first left and follow that road to the parking area. \nLINK TO GOOGLE MAP -> 36°40’22.3″N 81°01’20.3″W – Google Maps \nHOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR RIVER CLEAN-UP: \n\nPFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) REQUIRED for your safety\nSturdy gloves for picking up trash and debris\nDress to get wet and dirty–you WILL get wet and dirty!\nWear river-safe shoes\, preferably with a closed toe–no flip-flops\, please!\nBring a kayak or canoe if you have them!\n\nBags will be provided to collect river trash at the Riverside Boat Launch site. All trash and debris will be weighed and then collected by our partners at Virginia DWR and Grayson County Public Works. \nIn the event of severe weather or poor river conditions\, the clean-up will be cancelled. Please refer to the clean-up organizers to know if a clean-up is cancelled. Updates will also be posted here and on the Grayson County Tourism Facebook page the night before the clean-up. \nClean River Month in Grayson County is sponsored by: Grayson County Tourism & Economic Development; New River Wildlife & Conservation Club; New River Conservancy; Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources; Grayson Landcare; Preserve Grayson; The Goodwill Grange Hall; Grayson County Democrats.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/riverside-boat-landing-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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SUMMARY:Bridle Creek\, VA Clean - Up
DESCRIPTION:Grayson Landcare and Preserve Grayson invite you to help keep the ancient New River beautiful for their Clean River Month volunteer clean-up. Meet the crew at the Bridle Creek boat landing outside of Independence and do your part to close out Clean River Month with a strong finish! \nContact for more details and to sign up: exdirector.glc@gmail.com\nOR Will Sowards at New River Conservancy \nDIRECTIONS: \nPhysical Address: 3436 Gold Hill Rd\, Independence\, VA 24348 \nFrom Independence\, head west on US-58/W. Main/Wilson Hwy\, turn left onto SR-711/Battlefield Dr\, turn left onto SR-601/Bridle Creek Rd/Gold Hill Rd\, and the parking area is on the left just after the bridge. \nLINK TO GOOGLE MAP -> 36°35’45.2″N 81°14’32.6″W – Google Maps \nHOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR RIVER CLEAN-UP: \n\nPFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) REQUIRED for your safety\nSturdy gloves for picking up trash and debris\nDress to get wet and dirty–you WILL get wet and dirty!\nWear river-safe shoes\, preferably with a closed toe–no flip-flops\, please!\nBring a kayak or canoe if you have them!\n\nBags will be provided to collect river trash at the Bridle Creek Boat Launch site. All trash and debris will be weighed and then collected by our partners at Virginia DWR and Grayson County Public Works. \nIn the event of severe weather or poor river conditions\, the clean-up will be cancelled. Please refer to the clean-up organizers to know if a clean-up is cancelled. Updates will also be posted here and on the Grayson County Tourism Facebook page the night before the clean-up. \nClean River Month in Grayson County is sponsored by: Grayson County Tourism & Economic Development; New River Wildlife & Conservation Club; New River Conservancy; Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources; Grayson Landcare; Preserve Grayson; The Goodwill Grange Hall; Grayson County Democrats.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/bridle-creek-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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