Volunteer to help us remove trash from our litter traps!

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 are passive enough not to harm the local fauna. Roadside littering accounts for approximately 75% of the trash in our nation’s waterways. Each time it rains, trash is funneled through our storm drain systems directly into our creeks. No filters or other mechanisms are in place to keep the trash from entering our waterways. We have multiple trash trap locations in the watershed, so please check out our form below to find the one closest to you!

Sign up for our Trash Trap list-serv here to volunteer and for updates and receive the monthly form confirming your attendance. Volunteers must pre-register in advance to ensure we have enough equipment for all and have enough staff or Trash Trap leaders onsite.

🌊 Volunteer Workday: Robeson Greenway Clean-Up 🌿

Join Haw River Assembly for a community volunteer day to help clean up trash and debris left behind by Tropical Storm Chantal at Robeson Greenway!

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 23
🕘 Time: 9 AM-11 AM
📍 Location: Robeson Greenway
👥 Ages: 12 and up

We'll provide:

• Trash bags

• Grabbers

• Extra gloves (if needed)

• A few pairs of waders for in-water volunteers

Please bring:
✔ Your own water bottle
✔ Comfortable shoes
✔ Bug spray
✔ Any personal items you may need
✔ Your own waders (if you have them and plan to go in the water)

Let’s protect our waterways and enjoy a day of stewardship together!

👉 RSVP here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/wabgii51fjbmea

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Learn more and sign up!

Hawesome is a neighborhood benefit series on the Haw River Assembly! Slip into a boat for a unique paddle meet-up on the Haw River, with local drinks and music to enjoy from the comfort of your personal boat on the river. Celebrate and support the organizations, artisans, and adventurers who bring life and community to the Haw River, the crown jewel of this area we all love.

Our last event of the season will be held on August 17 from 3:30-7:00pm.

These events are rain or shine. We'll have a rain delay buffer to wait out the imminent weather on the day. If the rain/weather forecast is too threatening ahead of the day, we will email you an update ahead of time. Each event is $15, and all proceeds will benefit the Haw River Assembly. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent from Haw River Canoe & Kayak. To rent, use this link:
https://tinyurl.com/Hawesome25Aug

REGISTER HERE!

Clean Jordan Lake is working in an area that was hit hard by Chantal in July. This site features generally easy walking and is not heavily overgrown with briars or poison ivy.

REGISTER HERE!

WHERE TO MEET
The location is the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Game Land Access is reached by a short gravel road off the end of Seaforth Rd., near US 64 in Pittsboro.

For GPS, use 2999 Seaforth Rd, Pittsboro. that gets you to the turn onto gravel road.
NOTE: THE LOCATION IS NOT THE SEAFORTH ACCESS TO JORDAN LAKE STATE PARK!

Here's a map showing the area we'll be covering.

PARKING
Parking is very limited, so please carpool or get dropped off to save room along the narrow road. We will have volunteers helping organize parking.

ASSIGNMENTS

WALKERS: You will be divided into groups at registration.

BOATERS: Boaters are needed to ferry some volunteers, and help to haul trash back to the dumpster at the Army Corps Bulkhead. Boaters only wishing to ferry volunteers are welcome.

We're loaning 2-way radios to boaters for communication.

LIABILITY WAIVER FORMS
All participants must complete a liability waiver form online BEFORE THE EVENT.

THERE WILL BE NO WAIVERS AT REGISTRATION.

Waiver forms for Adults and Minors (age 11-18) MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE by going to:
Adults- https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/volunteer-waiver
Minors- https://www.cleanjordanlake.org/minor-waiver

AGE RESTRICTION

Due to potential hazards, we are not able to allow children under the age of 11 to participate. Children over the age of 11 and under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Port-A-Toilets at Registration Area
• Shoreline Track Captains to lead volunteers
• Bags, gloves, trash grabbers, first-aid kits, large on-site water containers • Pontoon boat and operator courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Coffee and pastries to kick off the cleanup
• Prizes for winners of our Trash Treasure Hunt

TRASH TREASURE HUNT

We continue our tradition of offering a Trash Treasure Hunt. Any volunteer who finds an item marked by "CJL TTH" should show it to their to track captain who will issue them a card redeemable for merchandise prize at registration table after the event.
Thanks to Chatham Outfitters for donating valuable prizes!

INSTAGRAM PRIZE

Photos taken by volunteers posted with the hashtag #cleanjordanlake will be entered into a random draw for a merchandise prize. *Only photos submitted from public accounts are eligible.

WHAT TO WEAR

All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and work gloves (we provide or bring your own)

We strongly recommend long pants, long-sleeved shirt and hat

WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED

Since 2009, more than 980 cleanup events have attracted nearly 12,000 volunteers to our cause. Beauty and wildlife habitats have been restored along 30 miles of the worst-impacted shoreline. More than 23,000 bags of trash (roughly 230 tons!) have been removed. Many other objects are too large to fit into trash bags, such as basketballs, propane gas tanks, hot water heaters, car parts, pesticide sprayers, gasoline cans, and pails of industrial adhesives. In addition, volunteers have rolled more than 5,400 tires, many still on rims, to boats and off again at boat ramps to stack for later pick up.

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Learn more and sign up!

Haw River Assembly is pleased to host an engaging and informative workshop focused on the Climate Resilience section of the Project WET curriculum. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively teach climate resilience in a changing world.

The Climate Resilience Lessons of Project WET provide educators with foundational knowledge about climate change, enabling them to confidently address the topic in their classrooms. Through interactive and engaging activities, participants will learn effective ways to communicate the impacts of climate change and inspire youth to become informed stewards of their environment. This is a new Criteria I Workshop!

SIGN UP HERE!

Register HERE!

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Learn more and sign up!

Come volunteer to help us remove trash from our litter traps! 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 are passive enough not to harm the local fauna. Roadside littering accounts for approximately 75% of the trash in our nation’s waterways. Each time it rains, trash is funneled through our storm drain systems directly into our creeks. No filters or other mechanisms are in place to keep the trash from entering our waterways. We have multiple trash trap locations in the watershed, so please check out our form below to find the one closest to you!

Sign up for our Trash Trap list-serv here for updates and receive the monthly form confirming your attendance. Volunteers must pre-register in advance to ensure we have enough equipment for all and have enough staff or Trash Trap leaders onsite.

🌊 Haw, Hike, History
A Summer Fundraiser with the Haw River Assembly

Join us for an unforgettable evening along the Haw River as we explore the past, present, and future of one of North Carolina’s most iconic waterways! REGISTER HERE!

From an in-depth tour of the historic Glencoe Mills to a guided hike highlighting aquatic life and river stewardship, this event is perfect for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone passionate about protecting our watershed.

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 24
📍 Location: Glencoe Mills & Haw River Trail
☔ Rain or Shine

Event Agenda:
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM — Historic Textile Mill Tour
🕔 5:00–5:30 PM — Hike 
🕠 5:30–6:00 PM — River Watch Overview & Community Connection

General Admission 

• $20 Regular Admission (18+)

• $10 Student/Child (Ages 6–18)

• $0 Under 6 Free Family friendly

Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair accessible. Please note that the hike following the museum visit will include both paved and gravel paths, which may present challenges for some mobility devices.

Note: This event is non-refundable unless canceled by Haw River Assembly. In the case of cancellation on behalf of HRA, all participants will receive a full refund.

Hawesome is a neighborhood benefit series on the Haw River Assembly!

Slip into a boat for a unique paddle meet-up on the Haw River, with local drinks and music to enjoy from the comfort of your personal boat on the river. Celebrate and support the organizations, artisans, and adventurers who bring life and community to the Haw River, the crown jewel of this area we all love.

Events will be held on June 22, July 20, and August 17 from 3:30-7 pm. You can sign up for one or multiple dates using this form.

These events are rain or shine. We'll have a rain delay buffer to wait out the imminent weather on the day. If the rain/weather forecast is too threatening ahead of the day, we will email you an update ahead of time. Each event is $15, and all proceeds will benefit the Haw River Assembly. These donations are non-refundable. 

You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent from Haw River Canoe & Kayak. To rent, use these designated links:

June 22: https://tinyurl.com/Hawesome25June

July 20: https://tinyurl.com/Hawesome25July

August 17: https://tinyurl.com/Hawesome25Aug

Did you know that tiny river critters can tell us a lot about water quality? Join the Haw River Assembly for a family-friendly macroinvertebrate workshop and discover how these fascinating creatures help us monitor the health of the Haw River!

Thursday, July 17
North Park Library
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

This hands-on event is part of the Haw River Assembly's River Watch program and is an informative event for both seasoned volunteers and curious newcomers. You’ll learn how to identify macroinvertebrates and what their presence in our local waterways means!

Register here: https://forms.gle/YEdAbCFPKDnX4Fkw9
Questions? Email Kaitlyn at kaitlyn@hawriver.org

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Learn more and sign up!

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Learn more and sign up!

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Learn more and sign up!

Sign up for our Trash Trap list-serv here for updates and receive the monthly form confirming your attendance. Volunteers must pre-register in advance to ensure we have enough equipment for all and have enough staff or Trash Trap leaders onsite.

Looking to start a River Watch team? Join us for our quarterly scheduled training on Saturday, June 28, 2025 (10 AM – 12 PM), right before collection time! New teams require training and can sign up here. Are you already an existing team but want to review some basics? You can join us too! Just email events@hawriver.org.

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Use this link to sign up!

Hawesome is a neighborhood benefit series on the Haw River Assembly!

Slip into a boat for a unique paddle meet-up on the Haw River, with local drinks and music to enjoy from the comfort of your personal boat on the river. Celebrate and support the organizations, artisans, and adventurers who bring life and community to the Haw River, the crown jewel of this area we all love.

Events will be held on June 22, July 20, and August 17 from 3:30-7 pm. You can sign up for one or multiple dates using this form.

These events are rain or shine. We'll have a rain delay buffer to wait out the imminent weather on the day. If the rain/weather forecast is too threatening ahead of the day, we will email you an update ahead of time. Each event is $15, and all proceeds will benefit the Haw River Assembly. These donations are non-refundable. 

You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent from Haw River Canoe & Kayak. To rent, use these designated links:

June 22: https://tinyurl.com/Hawesome25June

July 20: https://tinyurl.com/Hawesome25July

August 17: https://tinyurl.com/Hawesome25Aug

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Use this link to sign up!

Stream Splashers is an engaging and educational outdoor program for children ages 2 to 6 and their accompanying adults. Through songs, crafts, and interactive nature-based activities, participants will explore and connect with the Haw River in a fun and hands-on way.

Haw River Assembly is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Haw River Watershed since 1982. Haw River Assembly is known for its Annual Learning Celebration Program, which brings 4th graders to various parts of the watershed, and its River Watch Program, which has existed since 1990. 

Use this link to sign up!

Haw River Assembly's Nature4All Diversity series seeks help individuals find a sense of connection to outdoor recreation and highlight instructors and groups that provide BIPOC representation. We will have various workshops and events throughout the year, so please select which events you plan to attend and you will receive important details the week of your event! 

REGISTER HERE!

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Location: Ebenezer Beach at Jordan Lake (920 Beaver Creek Rd, Apex, NC 27502)

Join Stephanie Cobb-Winfrey of the Black Butterfly Swim Club of Winston Salem for the first part of the event, which focuses on water confidence. This part will include a review of water safety, a discussion of barriers to swimming and experiences, an overview of swim equipment, practicing water comfort, and working on front and back floats. After the water confidence portion, Raphael Darden of Xplore Kayak (a veteran-owned business) will lead a kayak paddle to start the month of June! You will enjoy a nice paddle at Jordan Lake as Raphael shares tips to enhance your paddling skills! Kayaks and equipment are provided, but there is a limited quantity. Registration is $5 per person.

Agenda: 

9:30 am-10:30 am Water Confidence with Stephanie Cobb-Winfrey

10:30-11 am Break time 

11 am-12:30 pm Paddle Workshop with Raphael Darden

Safety

• EMS will be present during the water confidence portion and we will have PFD (personal flotation devices) during the kayak portion. 

• We ask that participants be 16 years of age or older. 

Come volunteer to help us remove trash from our litter traps! 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 are passive enough not to harm the local fauna. Roadside littering accounts for approximately 75% of the trash in our nation’s waterways. Each time it rains, trash is funneled through our storm drain systems directly into our creeks. No filters or other mechanisms are in place to keep the trash from entering our waterways. We have multiple trash trap locations in the watershed, so please check out our form below to find the one closest to you!

Sign up for our Trash Trap list-serv here for updates and receive the monthly form confirming your attendance. Volunteers must pre-register in advance to ensure we have enough equipment for all and have enough staff or Trash Trap leaders onsite.

Haw River Assembly is excited to partner with Burlington Parks & Recreation and North Carolina Wildlife for the "Teach A Kid To Fish" event on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Children (ages 3-12)  are invited to learn about fishing, boater safety, and lake ecosystems. The cost is $5 per adult, and all proceeds benefit the Haw River Assembly. Haw River Assembly is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to protect the Haw River Watershed.

REGISTER HERE!

Date:  Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Lake Cammack Park & Marina, 4790 Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, Civitan Building 

Event: CATCH Workshop
Date:  Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: Classroom Portion (9 am-12 pm); Outdoor Teaching Portion (1-4 pm)

REGISTER HERE

Educators will learn the CATCH curriculum and activities from 9 am to 12 pm. Between 1 and 4 pm, participants can implement knowledge from CATCH alongside Haw River Assembly and NC Wildlife staff. This teaching time can count as teaching hours for NC-EE credit. 

Location: Lake Cammack Park & Marina, 4790 Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, Civitan Building 

Educators, please join us for an NC CATCH workshop (Caring for Aquatics Through Conservation Habits). We will use the CATCH curriculum guide to explore ways to teach about aquatic environments through fish biology, outdoor ethics, water safety, and fishing skills. Educators will receive the CATCH guidebook and student workbooks. Techniques and activities are geared for children ages 8 to 15. Educators who attend a workshop will receive the CATCH activity guide and qualify for CEU credits, training hours, or NC Environmental Education Certification credits.

Admission: $15.00 per participant. Payment should be made through this form. 

Credits Options:  6 hours of credit towards Criteria I, II, III, or CE credits available, as well as CEU credits.

Bring: Participants must bring lunch, water, and any other personal items for being outdoors. We are working with the weather, so plan accordingly.

Haw River Assembly Background
The Haw River Assembly is a 501(c)(3) non-profit citizens’ group founded in 1982 to restore and protect the Haw River and Jordan Lake and build a watershed community that shares this vision. Our goals are to promote environmental education, conservation, and pollution prevention, advocate for the river in the public arena, and provide people with the tools and knowledge they need to be effective river guardians. 

If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact HRA Event & Volunteer Program Manager Hannah Welborn-Lewis at 336-942-4031 or by email (events@hawriver.org). 

As our watershed continues to be developed at an alarming rate, the Haw and its tributaries face the negative impacts of sediment pollution. Increased development means increased construction stormwater runoff, so our Muddy Water Watch training is an initiative to reduce stormwater runoff from construction sites. Partnering with county Sediment and Erosion Control programs, Haw River Assembly provides training, materials, and the tools necessary for volunteers to correctly identify and report sediment and erosion control violations. 

We will host a virtual training session on Wednesday, April 30, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/u4xPxTAyy9bqk5dE7

Join us for our first-ever Climate Action Fair at The Plant in Pittsboro on Saturday, April 26 from 1-5 pm. This is a family-friendly event where you can connect with environmental vendors and organizations while exploring climate justice initiatives in our community. Enjoy live bands, interactive demonstrations, fun activities, and a special screening of a new PBS documentary with expert panelists to follow! We are accepting vendors and are in need of volunteers, so email our Climate Day Coordinator, Hannah McFarland for more information (HEMCFARL@uncg.edu).

Haw River Assembly is thrilled to be at Apex EarthFest! Apex EarthFest is an engaging, interactive festival for our local community, offering ways to learn about, participate in, and celebrate our planet.

Schedule of Events

• 12:00 pm: Event kickoff with remarks from Mayor Gilbert and Council, and a Native American Earth Dance by Ryan Dial from the Triangle Native American Society

• 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Asheville Mountain Boys take the stage

Know Before You Go: 

• Parking is available around the Town Hall Campus

• The parking lot between Apex Town Hall and the John M. Brown Community Center will be closed

• Depending on the weather, this event may move indoors to the Apex Senior Center and JMB Community Center

• Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees

Come volunteer to help us remove trash from our litter traps! 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 are passive enough not to harm the local fauna. Roadside littering accounts for approximately 75% of the trash in our nation’s waterways. Each time it rains, trash is funneled through our storm drain systems directly into our creeks. No filters or other mechanisms are in place to keep the trash from entering our waterways. We have multiple trash trap locations in the watershed, so please check out our form below to find the one closest to you!

Sign up for our Trash Trap list-serv here for updates and receive the monthly form confirming your attendance. Volunteers must pre-register in advance to ensure we have enough equipment for all and have enough staff or Trash Trap leaders onsite.