Manchester Conservation Commission Outreach Tours Presents:
A Tree Planting Experience in Pulaski Park!
Where: Pulaski Park, Bridge Street
When: Tuesday August 26, 2025, 3:30pm (until 6pm)
Parking: Street parking on side streets near the park.
Accessibility: Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear and to wear appropriate clothing to be outdoors and to get dirty, if desired. Sunscreen and hats are encouraged. For those wanting to help, gloves and closed-toed shoes are recommended. This event may be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Link to Event Flyer
Come on down to Pulaski Park, Bridge Street, Manchester to either watch, or help, enhance the beauty and green space of our community. The Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemetery crew will be planting 7 new trees in Pulaski Park, a part of the Tree Grant Manchester received to contribute to a healthier environment for everyone.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious, we welcome all levels of participation! If you’re looking for a hands-on experience, we’ll have extra tools available. If you prefer to observe and learn, that’s great too!
Manchester, NH recently a grant for an Urban Forestry Initiative to expand the amount, and quality, of trees in our city. On August 26th, you can come see that work in action!
The Manchester Conservation Commission is supporting this community event Tuesday August 26th between 3:30-6pm lead by the City of Manchester Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Department. Come learn and experience the planting of approximately 7 new trees in our very own Pulaski Park and how to get involved with more tree plantings in the city.
Bring your friends and neighbors to Pulaski Park and watch, or help, with the stewardship of the trees there. Come learn more about the grant and if your neighborhood qualifies for a free tree and how to get/stay involved. And learn about different types of trees, why their placement and type matter, how to plan for the most success when planting, and how to care for trees.
The event will take place at Pulaski Park, Bridge Street, Manchester.
Planting will take place in the late afternoon from 3:30pm to 6pm.
The event is open to the public and folks are welcome to come and go throughout the event. Please dress appropriately for the weather (ie., sunscreen and hats if sunny, raincoat etc. if rainy). Closed-toed shoes and gloves are recommended for those who want to help. There will not be any bathrooms on site.
The Manchester Conservation Commission is excited to announce an upcoming guided tour of the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve on Sunday, July 6th, at 10:00 AM. This tour offers a fantastic opportunity for Queen City residents to explore one of Manchester's most remarkable natural treasures and, with a bit of luck, witness the magnificent giant rhododendrons in their full summer bloom.
This tour continues the Manchester Conservation Commission's commitment to raising awareness about the rich natural resources available right here in the Queen City. The Commission's mission is to preserve these vital natural resources for the benefit of all residents, and these Community Conservation Tours are designed to highlight Manchester's abundance of outdoor natural spaces and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities.
"Manchester’s Cedar Swamp is rich with natural beauty and we’re thrilled to provide a platform to the caretakers of such great spaces to educate our residents about the history and future of these lands, it’s a must see in the area!" Said Manchester Conservation Commissioner Don Waldron.
The 640-acre Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve, located off Countryside Boulevard, is a true hidden gem. Once considered a site for a University of New Hampshire campus, this significant parcel of land was acquired by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) through an innovative settlement agreement in 1999. It has long been open to various forms of public outdoor recreation, including hunting, bird watching, and hiking. In 2022, The Nature Conservancy opened the "All Persons Trail," an accessible trail built in partnership with the community, designed to connect people of all abilities and backgrounds with nature without requiring them to leave the city. The MTA bus has a stop at the trailhead, and an audio tour for the trail is available in English and Spanish.
This upcoming tour provides a unique chance to delve deeper into the preserve's ecological importance. Participants will learn about the shady hemlock groves, the globally rare Atlantic white cedar swamps that give the preserve its name, and the iconic giant rhododendron patches directly from dedicated staff of The Nature Conservancy. Early July is often the perfect time to catch these stunning plants in bloom, creating a truly spectacular display.
The Manchester Conservation Commission encourages all residents to get outside and explore the natural resources right here in Manchester, including the Cedar Swamp Preserve. Please note that only service animals are allowed on the trails at the Cedar Swamp due to the fragile ecosystem.
Visit the Manchester Conservation Commission webpage for more information about the Commission and future Conservation Tours.
To learn more about the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve or The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire, please visit their Manchester Cedar Swamp webpage.
Manchester Conservation Commission Outreach Tours Presents:
Spring Clean-up Extravaganza 2025 at Piscataquog River Park
Piscataquog River Park is over 110 acres of urban forest, running along both banks of the Piscataquog River in West Manchester. This park is one of the largest city parks in Manchester, is a wildlife corridor for many birds and animals, and is one of the few places you can directly access a river in Manchester. But like all parks, it needs to be cleaned and maintained to make sure everyone can enjoy the park to its fullest.
Please join the Friends of Piscataquog River Park, Manchester Parks and Recreation, and the Manchester Conservation Commission for our 2025 Spring Clean-up Extravaganza! Our 3rd annual spring clean-up will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm. We are looking for volunteers to help pick up trash, do trail maintenance, and beautify the park, along with other tasks to improve the area. Our goal is to make the park cleaner, greener, and more accessible!
As part of this event, we are also partnering with The Nature Conservancy for the City Nature Challenge. From April 25 - 28, people from 700+ cities around the world are finding animals, plants, and more in their neighborhoods, and sharing their observations. All you need is a smartphone & the free iNaturalist app. While you’re volunteering, discover all kinds of wonderful species that live in Piscataquog River Park! This is a kid-friendly activity, and TNC staff will be on site to help get you started!
The tour will meet at Piscataquog River Park in the George W. Smith Complex at 300 Precourt Street, Manchester (the park entrance is towards the back behind the baseball field).
The event is open to the public and runs from 10 am to 2 pm, with coffee, snacks, and lunch provided for all volunteers. Tools, gloves and a short training will be provided, but please wear appropriate clothing for being outside and working on uneven terrain. Volunteers under 18 will need to have a waiver signed by a parent.
After the event, feel free to stay, explore the park more, and keep looking for new things to add to the City Nature Challenge!
Please register for this event at https://naturegroupie.org/experiences/2025-spring-clean-extravaganza
The Manchester Conservation Commission is a function of the City of Manchester and is responsible for preserving the City's natural resources for the benefit of its citizens and wildlife. The Commission holds regular outreach tours to help residents and visitors learn more about these natural resources.
Where: Piscataquog River Park – George W. Smith Entrance, 300 Precourt Street, Manchester, NH 03102
When: Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Parking: Parking is available on site
Accessibility: Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear, have clothing appropriate to be outdoors for long periods of time. Volunteers will be working off trail and on uneven terrain. This event will happen rain or shine.
The event is free and open to the public, however registration is required. Please register online at this link: https://naturegroupie.org/experiences/2025-spring-clean-extravaganza
Manchester New Hampshire was once the textile mill capital of the world! Manchester’s Amoskeag Manufacturing Company was the largest textile producer in the world and much of the infrastructure that supported this industry is still part of Manchester’s fabric. Manchester was not chosen at random, but instead it was the immense natural resources provided by the Merrimack River that cemented Manchester’s role in the Nation’s industrial revolution.
The Manchester Conservation Commission invites you to join us for the fourth in its series of Outreach Tours on Saturday January 20 at 10:30am to learn how the “Mighty Merrimack” helped build the industrial roots of our City.
This tour is open to the public and will be exploring how the growth of Manchester’s textile industry was a direct result of the natural resources provided by the Merrimack River Watershed.
The tour will meet at the Millyard Museum located at 200 Bedford Street, Manchester (entrance is on the Commercial Street side). Tour participants will have a brief opportunity to explore the museum before a presentation by local historians. The group will then be provided with a tour of the revitalized Waumbec Mills which was built in 1897!
The event ends at noon, after which attendees are encouraged to visit any of the numerous local restaurants for lunch and independent exploration!
The Manchester Conservation Commission is a function of the City of Manchester and is responsible for preserving the City's natural resources for the benefit of its citizens and wildlife. The Commission holds regular outreach tours to help residents and visitors learn more about these natural resources.
Where: Meeting at the Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford Street
When: Saturday January 20, 2024, 10:30AM (until noon)
Parking: Street parking on Commercial and Bedford Streets.
Accessibility: Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear, have clothing appropriate to be outdoors for short periods of time. There may be stair climbing to access some portions of the tour.
This event may be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
The event is free and open to the public, however registration is required. Please register online at this link: https://manchesternh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=341
