Notice of Annual Meeting

Please join us for our Annual Meeting beginning at 5:00 P.M. on May 14, 2026, at the beautiful Mettatuxet Yacht Club in Narragansett. We will provide light hors d’oeuvres with refreshments, followed by a brief business meeting, beginning at 6:00 P.M. Our keynote speaker is Sheida Soleimani.

Ms. Soleimani is the founder of Congress of the Birds, a Providence-based organization which rehabilitates wild birds for release to the environment, and enhancement of the environment for birds through advocacy, education, and art. Congress of the Birds federally and state-licensed and is the only avian-specific rehabilitation facility in Rhode Island with an onsite release center. The clinic treats over 1,000 avian patients annually with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats. Ms. Soleimani is also a renowned artist and an Associate Professor of Studio Art at Brandeis University.

The Mettatuxet Yacht Club is located at 36 South River Drive, in Narragansett. There is ample parking at the club. The meeting is open to the public free of charge, though only NRLT members may vote during the brief business meeting. We hope you can join us.  

Pierce Farm Workday

NRLT Property: Pierce Farm, North Kingstown
Property Lead: David Borkman
RSVP: office@narrowriverlandtrust.org

Meetup location: The Pierce Farm is down the hill from the white farmhouse at 459 Gilbert Stuart Road. Parking is roadside.

Notes: Project focus will be on invasive plant species removal 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.

Complete 2026 Workday Calendar

Hammond Farm South Workday

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.

Complete 2026 Workday Calendar

Viall Preserve Workday

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.

Complete 2026 Workday Calendar

Middlebridge Properties Workday

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.

Complete 2026 Workday Calendar

Garrison Acres Preserve Workday

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.

Complete 2026 Workday Calendar

Guided Walk to Garrison House Acres on Middlebridge Road at Middlebridge

Hosted by the Narrow River Land Trust as part of Rhode Island Land Trust Days and Narrow River Preservation Association “What Lives in the River” event at Middlebridge Preserve. Join us for an approximately 1-mile hike along Narrow River saltmarshes, forested wetlands, and fields with wildlife and saltmarsh biologists. Please remember to wear bug spray and sunscreen. We will group at the Narrow River Land Trust tent at the Middlebridge Preserve, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett (across the road from Narrow River Kayaks. 

NRLT 2025 Annual Meeting

Please join us at NRLT’s Annual Meeting which will be at the South County Museum on 5/20/25. The meeting starts at 5:00 PM. 

Annual Meeting of the Membership
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
South County Museum
115 Strathmore St., Narragansett

Please join us for the annual meeting of the Narrow River Land Trust membership. We look forward to sharing the news of our exciting last year, and also our plans for the coming year. There are a few items of business: The election of Board members: the election of Officers; and revisions to the By-Laws.

Please review the proposed By-Laws.  The existing By-Laws can be reviewed here.

We will be featuring a talk by Dr. Charles Clarkson, Rhode Island Audubon Director of Avian Research. 

Winter Preserve Work Day

Project focus will be on invasive vegetation removal & trail maintenance. Volunteers should bring work gloves and wear heavy, thorn resistant clothing and can bring hand tools like pruners and loppers. 9AM meetup.

Meetup Location: 41.474832, -71.450726 (across from 800 Middlebridge Rd.) & additional parking is available nearby at Treaty Rock Park (preferred) or on side streets

Project Lead: David White & Marcia Izzi