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August 2019
Loose on the Neuse 2019
Time to celebrate the upper Neuse River, a source of natural beauty in the midst of urban development in the Triangle! What better way to do that than picking up trash and then enjoying cold Sweetwater beer at a fantastic after clean-up party? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! The cleanup will last from 10 AM to noon and then the party starts! Check-in will begin at 9 AM at Anderson Point Park where you can leave your car, and transportation…
Find out more »Raleigh Screening of “New Trouble on the Neuse”
Film screening and Q&A Hosted by Sound Rivers and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Screening begins 7pm, food and drink available for purchase starting at 6pm. Community advocates, activists, and scientists will come together to answer the public’s questions after a screening of the WRAL documentary “New Trouble on the Neuse” hosted by Bill Leslie. “New Trouble on the Neuse” comes almost 30 years after reporter Bill Leslie’s original documentary, which prompted bipartisan support for protection of the Neuse…
Find out more »September 2019
‘Cue For the Neuse 2019
Join your Lower Neuse Riverkeeper for a fantastic evening of food, beer, and music! Proceeds will benefit Sound Rivers, the organization protecting the rivers your love. New Village Brewery will host the fun event, with Sound Rivers' board member Jim Kellenberger providing the meal - a sustainably-raised, delicious whole-hog BBQ and sides - for a suggested donation of $10 per plate. Live music from The Duzans will be from 6-8pm. Save the date and make sure you get there early!…
Find out more »Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper at Tarboro Brewing for Cultivating Change!
Cultivating Change is a monthly conversation series about the future of our community at Tarboro Brewing Company. We invite you to join us, share your thoughts, and enjoy free drinks. This event is powered by Reach NC, an initiative of Education NC, along with Teach For America*Edgecombe and Tarboro Brewing Company. For the September 18th event, your Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell will speak about your local waterways, the threats facing them, and how we can work together to protect…
Find out more »New Bern Screening of “New Trouble on the Neuse”
Join your Lower Neuse Riverkeeper Katy Hunt for a screening of the "New Trouble on the Neuse" documentary from WRAL and Bill Leslie. "New Trouble on the Neuse" comes almost 30 years after reporter Bill Leslie's original documentary, which prompted bipartisan support for protection of the Neuse River. Three decades later, those studying and working to protect the river take a look at how it's doing. Their verdict? Not good. After the short documentary the public will have a chance…
Find out more »Fall 2019 Neuse River Cleanup
Join us for our annual fall cleanup at Lawson Park. We'll hop on some kayaks and paddle around picking up trash and cleaning up our waterways. Bags will be provided, and limited kayaks will be available for free use during the cleanup (email lowerneuserk@soundrivers.org to reserve!) Bring water, work gloves, and sunscreen; children under 18* must have a parent/guardian present to sign waiver prior to kayaking. Don't want to kayak but still want to clean? We always have on-land cleanups…
Find out more »Tarboro River Cleanup
Save the date! It’s time for another clean up on the Tar River! We’re partnering up with Tarboro Brewing Company and Knee Deep Adventures on Saturday, September 28th, to pick up trash along the river in Tarboro. We’ll meet at the boat ramp on River Road at 8:30am. We plan to pick up trash until noon, then head to Tarboro Brewing Company to relax over some refreshing beers! Paddlers will launch from, and return to, the same location, so shuttling…
Find out more »November 2019
34th Annual Oyster Roast
Everyone's favorite Oyster Roast is BACK in November! There is a chill in the air and that means Oyster Season is around the corner - don't miss the best party in Eastern NC. We are sold out! Your tickets ($55 members/$60 non-members - early bird pricing ended October 10th) include: unlimited steamed oysters served under the stars, local craft beer (from Duck Rabbit, Brewery Bhavana, Uptown Brewing Company, and Billy Beer), live music from the Adam Decker Trio, chili, chowder,…
Find out more »March 2020
17th Annual Taste of Coastal Carolina
Mark your calendars - Taste of Coastal Carolina will return on March 10th, with delicious restaurants, great beer and wine, and fun - and the proceeds benefit your Riverkeepers! Tickets on sale now! TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! To see if we've had any cancellations, email info@soundrivers.org. No tickets will be sold at the door without prior reservation. Enjoy fantastic food from: The Tiny Tornado (2019 1st Place) The Flame Starlight Cafe and Farm Vine (new!) Kitchen on Trent (2019…
Find out more »April 2020
Postponed: Ride 4 the River
POSTPONED: Due to Public Health Concerns THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED LATER THIS YEAR Join Sound Rivers and the Inner Banks Cycling Group for a Friendship Bike Ride and Membership Drive for "Sound Rivers", Saturday April 4th beginning and ending at High Water Social in Washington, NC. We'll have three routes available, which will be posted soon, and we'll meet up with Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Jill Howell and Environmental Project Manager Clay Barber, as they bring a week-long paddle along the…
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