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SUMMARY:Mountain Island Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Fall into the New this September and help clean up America’s Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and prepare to have an unforgettable experience on the water.\n\nThe New River Conservancy will supply canoes\, life jackets\, and shuttle with additional support from Keep Alleghany Litter Free\, NC State Parks\, New River Wildlife Conservation Club\, and NC Wild Life Federation.\nMeet at 963 Duck Roost Ln\, Mouth of Wilson\, VA 24363 at 10:00 AM. \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\n  \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. \nQuestions? Contact Will Sowards at Will@newriverconservancy.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/mountain-island-clean-up/
LOCATION:Duck Roost\, 963 Duck Roost Ln\, Mouth of Wilson\, VA\, 24363\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina,Virginia
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SUMMARY:Elk Shoals River Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Please register for our New River Clean Up from Blue Ridge Manor to Elk Shoals on Sunday September 14th \nMeet at Elk Shoals New River State Park\, 349 Methodist Camp Rd\, West Jefferson\, NC 28694 at 9:00 AM.\n\nFall into the New this September and help clean up America’s Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and prepare to have an unforgettable experience on the water.\n\nThe New River Conservancy will supply canoes\, PFD’s\, and shuttle with additional support from Keep Ashe Beautiful\, NC State Parks\, and NC Wild Life Federation.\n\nDress to get wet and dirty and bring plenty of water. Wear protective shoes and bring anything else you need to be comfortable while we are working!\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nUpon completion of this registration you will be contacted by New River Conservancy Clean Up Coordinator Will Sowards with further information.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Will@newriverconservancy.org
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/elk-shoals-river-clean-up/
LOCATION:Elk Shoals New River State Park\, 349 Methodist Camp Rd\, West Jefferson\, NC\, 28694\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T213000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Day at Grandview: Fun\, Learning\, and Adventure for the Whole Family
DESCRIPTION:The New River Gorge National Park & Preserve\, in partnership with the New River Conservancy\, West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, and the Dr. Seuss Enterprises\, invites families and visitors of all ages to Conservation Day at the Grandview Amphitheater in the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve on September 20\, from 4 PM to 8 PM. A free showing of The Lorax movie immediately follows. \nThis free\, family-friendly event offers a full afternoon of hands-on activities\, educational programs\, and entertainment designed to inspire care for West Virginia’s rivers\, forests\, and public lands. Guests can: \n\nVisit tables hosted by local and regional partnering organizations with fun\, interactive children’s activities\nAttend engaging talks about protecting our natural resources.\nReceive a free copy of the New River Activity Guide.\nEnjoy a screening of the beloved film The Lorax.\n\n“Unless someone like you cares a whole lot\, nothing is going to get better\,” said Maggie Stange\, Communications Manager for WV Rivers Coalition. “That’s why we’re excited to invite families to Conservation Day to explore\, learn\, and take action for our rivers and streams.”\n.\nVisitors can meet representatives from a variety of conservation groups\, community organizations\, and educational programs\, participate in hands-on experiences\, and take home resources and ideas for enjoying and protecting West Virginia’s incredible outdoors.\n.\nGuests can explore a variety of interactive tables and activities for kids\, hosted by local and regional partners including the Active WV\, Greenbrier River Watershed\, National Parks Conservation Association\, New River Alliance of Climbers\, New River Gorge National Park\, Piney Creek Watershed Association\, Plateau Action Network\, Snakes of West Virginia with Roy Moose\,  WV American Water\, WV Department of Environmental Protection\, and WV Explorer. \n. \nEach organization will offer hands-on experiences\, games\, and learning opportunities designed to connect children and families with West Virginia’s rivers\, forests\, and public lands.\n.\nNew River Conservancy Marketing and Communications Director\, Lisa Stansell – Galitz\, added: “Working with the Dr. Seuss Foundation on this project and having The Lorax attend is a dream come true. Conservation Day is a chance to give back to our communities in the New River watershed and help them learn how to protect the incredible resource of the river.”\n.\n“Just like the Lorax speaks for the trees\, we hope this event inspires everyone – young and old – to speak up for West Virginia’s rivers and public lands\,” said Stange.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/conservation-day-at-grandview-fun-learning-and-adventure-for-the-whole-family/
LOCATION:Grandview Ampitheater\, 4700 Grandview Rd\, Beaver\, WV\, 25813\, United States
CATEGORIES:West Virginia
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SUMMARY:Farmer's Fish Camp River Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Please register for our New River Clean Up from Farmers Fish Camp to Independence on September 22nd. \nMeet at Farmers Fish Camp PFA 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd\, Sparta\, NC 28675 at 9:00 AM.\n\nFall into the New this September and help clean up America’s Oldest River. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours and prepare to have an unforgettable experience on the water.\n\nThis New River cleanup is co-sponsored by  North Carolina Wildlife Federation\, New River Wildlife and Conservation Club\, and New River Conservancy. New River Conservancy will provide gloves\, trash grabbers\, tire pullers\, paddles\, canoes\, and a good time. With additional support from New River Wildlife and Conservation Club.\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\nREGISTER HERE\n\nUpon completion of this registration you will be contacted by New River Conservancy Clean Up Coordinator William Sowards with further information.\n\nQuestions? Please contact\n 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-river-clean-up/
LOCATION:Farmers Fish Camp\, 1314 Farmers Fish Camp Rd\, Sparta\, NC\, 28675\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina,Virginia
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SUMMARY:Lansing Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Lansing Day! We’ll be tabling in the park and have fun crafts for the kiddoes (make a bug snug)\, learn about our Helene Recovery and clean ups\,  and pick up some NRC merch!\n\nThis full-day celebration will showcase our Appalachian heritage through traditional crafts\, live music\, and thriving local commerce\, highlighting our community’s strength to rebuild and come back stronger than ever.\n\nExpect a day filled with music\, activities\, and food all around town.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/lansing-day-celebration/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Paddling Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the film event of the year at the Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg\, VA on Thursday\, September 25 at 6:30! \nThe Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Be inspired to explore rivers\, lakes and oceans\, push extremes\, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. Join us at a World Tour theatre screening in Blacksburg\, VA. \nView paddling films from around the world\, win prizes\, and hang with other paddling enthusiasts for an evening.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/paddling-film-festival/
LOCATION:Lyric Theater\, 135 College Avenue\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
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SUMMARY:Deep Ford Groundbreaking
DESCRIPTION:On Sept 27th\, the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene\, the New River Conservancy is hosting a small ceremony to commemorate the donation of a new river access park to Ashe County at 9:00. This will be the first public access on the North Fork of the New River\, and we hope there are many more to come.
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/deep-ford-groundbreaking/
LOCATION:Deep Ford\, 1430 West Deep Ford Road\, Warrensville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Baker Island 3.0 Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:We return to Baker Island with New River Trail State Park on September 27\, 2025 at 10:00 am.\n.\nBaker 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.\n.\nWear 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 and water. We look forward to seeing you!\n\n.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/baker-island-3-0-clean-up/
LOCATION:New River Trail State Park\, 116 Orphanage Dr\, Max Meadows\, VA\, 24360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
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SUMMARY:Fries Riverside Park River Clean up
DESCRIPTION:Please register for our New River Clean Up from Fries Riverside Park to New River Outdoor Adventure \nSeptember 28th.\n\nMeet at New River Outdoor Adventures at 10:00 a.m. \n\nThis 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 event. New River Conservancy will provide trash grabbers\, trash bags\, gloves\, and tire pullers.\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\nQuestions? Please contact\n Will@newriverconservancy.org\n\nPrepare to get dirty and have an awesome time on the river. We look forward to seeing you!\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/fries-riverside-park-river-clean-up/
LOCATION:New River Outdoor Adventures\, 5785 Fries Rd\, Galax\, VA\, 24333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia
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