Trash Trap Cleanout (multiple sites)
Help us monitor our waterways by volunteering for a litter trap clean-out! These traps sit in urban creeks and streams keeping manmade trash from entering main waterways. These devices are built to withstand the rigors of flashy rain events, yet…
State of The Haw Greensboro
Kathleen Clay Edwards Library in Greensboro, NC 1420 Price Park Dr., Greensboro, North CarolinaYou will hear from Hannah Welborn-Lewis, our Outreach and Events Manager, who will address topics ranging from sediment issues to industrial contaminants and how they affect YOU! We will provide you with action items to help keep our river clean and…
Heron Circle Open House
Contact events@hawriver.org for more information!
Saturdays on The Haw: Stream Restoration
Help stabilize river and stream banks on February 17th (10 am-12 pm) by joining us for a stream restoration project in Durham! Volunteers should be prepared by wearing gloves and appropriate close-toed shoes. Interested? Registration in advance is required &…
State of the Haw Speaking Series: Chapel Hill Public Library
State of the Haw Speaking Series: Chapel Hill Public Library - February 21st, 6-7pm Start the year off learning about the State of the Haw as we reflect and share our plans for 2024! You will hear from Water Quality…
River Watch Survey Update (Virtual Meeting)
We have updated River Watch form to improve data usability for us and the state. Come learn more about the changes to the physical form and the unveiling of the new online google form on March 7th from 6-7 pm via…
State of The Haw: Durham
Kickoff March by joining us for a State of the Haw presentation as we reflect and share our plans for 2024! You will hear from Haw River Keeper, Emily Sutton, as we address issues ranging from sediment issues to industrial…
Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon
Join us for the Clean Up-A-Thon on Saturday, March 16th, 2024! Our clean-up event has been raising watershed-wide awareness about the impacts of our consumption habits and bringing people together at the river and local creeks for 34 years. Clean-ups…
Orange County Creek Week
Orange County Creek Week celebrates the streams, lakes, and rivers that connect our human and non-human communities. It's a weeklong series of activities like a litter cleanup challenge, community science BioThon, invasive plant removal, green infrastructure tours, and more!
Durham Creek Week
Hosted by the City of Durham Public Works Department’s Stormwater Division and Keep Durham Beautiful, this year’s Creek Week observance is set for March 16-23 and offers volunteer opportunities and activities to help people of all ages and abilities learn more about…
Trash Trap Cleanout (multiple sites)
Don't have team for the Clean-Up-A-Thon? Sign-up to help at one our trash trap locations! Help us monitor our waterways by volunteering for litter trap clean-out! These traps sit in urban creeks and streams keeping manmade trash from entering main…
River Watch Training
Looking to start a River Watch team? Join us for our quarterly scheduled training on March 23rd (10AM – 12PM) right before collection time! New teams require a training and can sign up here. Are you already an existing team, but want to review some of…