Protecting Land in the Narrow River Watershed since 1982

The Narrow River Land Trust (NRLT) was founded in 1982, with the mission of preserving land in the Narrow River Watershed. We protect water and agricultural resources, wildlife habitat, and open space for recreation. Since our founding, we have conserved over 660 acres of land in the Narrow River Watershed, protecting land from development and degradation. We work cooperatively with the Narrow River Preservation Association, local towns and stakeholders to ensure the Narrow River watershed is protected for future generations.
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News & Events

Garrison Acres Preserve Workday

May 16, 2026, 9am

NRLT Property: Garrison Acres Preserve, South Kingstown
Project Lead: Michael Woods
RSVP: office@narrowriverlandtrust.org

Meetup Location: 41.458207, -71.452210, trailhead is on Middlebridge Road on the west side of the Middle Bridge. Parking at the trailhead is limited, but ample parking is available across the bridge at Middlebridge Marina, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett.

Notes: Project focus will be on site preparation for shed. Volunteers should bring work gloves and wear heavy, thorn-resistant clothing and can bring hand tools like pruners and loppers (we will have tools available, too). Certain power equipment may be used by NRLT volunteers, if experienced with a signed liability waiver. To limit exposure to ticks and mosquitos, volunteers wear long-sleeved, light-colored clothing with pants tucked into socks to limit exposure to ticks and use insect repellent.

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Middlebridge Properties Workday

June 20, 2026, 9am

NRLT Property: Middlebridge Properties including Training Lot, Reed, Watts in South Kingstown
Project Lead: Marcia Izzi
RSVP: office@narrowriverlandtrust.org

Meetup Location #1: Training Lot, 41.46155,-71.45959, across from 316 Middlebridge Road
Meeting Location #2: Reed, 41.472885,-71.45099, just past 991 Middlebridge Road
Meeting Location #3: Watts, 41.47287,-71.45102, just pasted 1097 Middlebridge Road

Notes: Ample parking is available across the bridge at Middlebridge Marina, 95 Middlebridge Road on the Narragansett side of the river. It is a short walk to the Training Lot. Read and Watts properties have some parking on the side of the road. Focus will be on trash pickup that floats on to the properties. This workday will not be a heavy lift for volunteers. Trash pickers and trash bags will be provided. It is important to wear sun protection and insect repellent. Both will be available for your convenience.

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Viall Preserve Workday

July 18, 2026, 9am

NRLT Property: Viall Preserve, North Kingstown
Project Lead: Michael Woods
RSVP: office@narrowriverlandtrust.org

Meetup Location: 41.536134, -71.438699, Snuff Mill Road, just before Route 138 overpass, at the metal farm gate. Parking is on the side of the street with limited in field parking for this event only.  

Notes: Project focus will be on invasive plant species removal, specifically black swallowwort (Cynanchum nigrum) and pale swallowwort (Cynanchum rossicum). Volunteers should bring work gloves and wear heavy, thorn-resistant clothing and can bring hand tools like pruners and loppers (we will have tools available, too). To limit exposure to ticks and mosquitos, volunteers should wear long-sleeved, light-colored clothing with pants tucked into socks to limit exposure to ticks and use insect repellent.

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Hammond Farm South Workday

August 15, 2026, 9am

NRLT Property: Hammond Farm South, North Kingstown
Property Leads: Michael Woods and David White
RSVP: office@narrowriverlandtrust.org

Meetup location: Entrance to field parking is off of Route 1, past Walmsley Lane approximately across the highway from the Rose Shack. The field entrance will be marked with a colorful flag.

Notes: Project focus will be on invasive plant species removal, clearing stonewalls and trash pickup. Volunteers should bring work gloves and wear heavy, thorn-resistant clothing and can bring hand tools like pruners and loppers (we will have tools available, too). To limit exposure to ticks and mosquitos, volunteers should wear long-sleeved, light-colored clothing with pants tucked into socks to limit exposure to ticks and use insect repellent.

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