Join Us for our Upcoming Field Trip: Wetlands Restoration in the Lower Cowpasture River Valley led by Michael HayslettSunday, April 6, 2025 Explore rare mountain wetlands and their fascinating aquatic wildlife. These special habitats are…continue reading
Find your inspiration along the Cowpasture River at Fort Lewis Lodge & FarmMay 11 – 15, 2025 The Cowpasture River Preservation Association and Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm invite artists of any medium to join us…continue reading
In an effort to carry on the legacy of both Bill Hardbarger and William Kent Ford, Jr., we hold an online auction each year in their memories in order to fund the Bill Hardbarger Educational…continue reading
SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 Join us for good company and excellent food at our Annual Meeting & Dinner 5:00—6:00 pm Social Hour and Raffle6:00—7:00 pm Catered Dinner7:00—8:00 pm Presentation and Election of…continue reading
Our Winter 2024 edition of The River Runs is now available online. Click the cover to view the issue. In this edition: Ø From the PresidentØ Executive Assistant’s CornerØ Education Committee UpdateØ The Walton Tract…continue reading
Find your inspiration along the Cowpasture River at Fort Lewis Lodge & FarmMay 5 – 9, 2024 SOLD OUT The artist retreat is sold out. Artists who wish to be considered if space opens up may…continue reading
Enjoy the beauty of Cowpasture River throughout the year. This calendar is perfect as décor in your home, kitchen, or office and helps to keep track of important dates at a glance. This year's calendar…continue reading
Come Join Us for the Walton Tract Clean-UpSaturday, October 28, 2023 (1:00—3:00 pm) It’s that time of year again when we collect litter along the Cowpasture River at our adopted site in the national forest.…continue reading
Our Fall 2023 edition of The River Runs is now available. Inside This Issue:Ø From the PresidentØ Listen to What Your Plants Tell YouØ Executive Assistant’s CornerØ CRPA Online Auction ResultsØ Summer Picnic HighlightsØ In…continue reading
Longtime CRPA Member, Bill Hardbarger, passed away on March 12, 2020. Bill lived most of his life within view of the Cowpasture River, and he loved it dearly. One of his passions was river education…continue reading