Each year we host events to education people about Narrow River, to raise funds for our programs, to engage people and families in the estuary and to have fun in the watershed.

On Pettaquamscutt Speaker
March 30, 2025
March 30 Environmental Toxin Exposure in Rhode Island Wildlife, A Veterinary View Dr. Blaine Hymel Blaine Hymel, Veterinarian at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island, is a graduate of the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She is sponsored by NRPA. Blaine, Veterinarian at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island, is... Continue reading
NRPA Board of Directors Meeting
April 1, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The NRPA Board of Directors meets each month to review NRPA programs, plan educational and fund-raising events and discuss issues affecting the watershed. Our October meeting is also our Annual Meeting. The meetings are usually on the first Tuesday of the month (check the Event... Continue reading
Navigating the Narrow
April 5, 2025
Please join us for Navigating the Narrow Watercraft Safety Event 10am on Saturday April 5, 2025 at Mettatuxet Yacht Club, 36 South River Dr., Narragansett, RI 02882 Navigating the Narrow will provide information to boaters, kayakers, paddle boarders and all who simply love the Narrow River about safely and responsibly... Continue readingNarrow River Cleanup
May 3, 2025
Saturday, May 5, Narrow River Preservation Association will host a cleanup in the Narrow River watershed. Volunteers welcome!! Details coming soon Join NRPA as we clean up part of the watershed! Please email events@narrowriver.org with any questions. Continue reading
NRPA Board of Directors Meeting
May 6, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The NRPA Board of Directors meets each month to review NRPA programs, plan educational and fund-raising events and discuss issues affecting the watershed. Our October meeting is also our Annual Meeting. The meetings are usually on the first Tuesday of the month (check the Event... Continue reading
What Lives in the River
June 7, 2025
Join us Saturday, June 7, 2025 9-11am at Middlebridge Preserve, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett, RI This popular family science and exploration event is held annually on a Saturday morning in June and a Saturday morning in September at 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett. Online registration will be available a few weeks... Continue reading
Narrow River Turnaround Swim
June 21, 2025
Annually in late June, Narrow River Preservation Association hosts a one mile open water swim in one of Rhode Island’s most scenic waterways. 2025 DETAILS: When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00am (rain or shine) Where: URI Boathouse – Flagg Rowing Center, 166 Walmsley Lane, North Kingstown, R.I. Registration: Online or... Continue reading
Art at the River
August 9, 2025
Saturday, August 9, 2025 9-11am at Middlebridge Preserve, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 All are welcome to this free event. On Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, Narrow River Preservation Association welcomes artists of all ages and skill levels welcome to create art along Narrow River. FREE and open to... Continue reading
What Lives in the River & Land Trust Walk
September 20, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025 9-11am at Middlebridge Preserve, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett, RI This popular family science and exploration event is held annually on a Saturday morning in June and a Saturday morning in September at 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett. About What Lives in the River: All ages are invited to... Continue reading
NRPA’s 55th Annual Meeting
October 7, 2025
Tuesday October 7, 2025 at Coastal Institute Auditorium, URI Graduate School of Oceanography, 218 South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI. All NRPA members and their guests are welcome to join NRPA’s Board of Directors as they: Continue reading