Friends of Piscataquog River Park
Donate to our First NH Gives Campaign!
FPRP will join hundreds of nonprofits across the state in participating in NH Gives, New Hampshire’s largest day of giving, taking place from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10.
Organized by the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is a statewide online fundraising event that helps raise awareness and critical funding for nonprofit organizations serving communities across New Hampshire.
This year, a record 698 nonprofit organizations are participating in NH Gives. Since launching in 2016, the event has raised more than $22 million for nearly 1,200 organizations statewide. Last year alone, more than 13,000 donors contributed over $3.4 million to support 650 nonprofits.
This year, FPRP is participating in our first NH Gives campaign to raise funds to support our current volunteer activities and future endeavors. Donations will help fund:
- snacks and refreshments for our volunteer days
- more bird and plant ID walks in the park
- our pollinator garden at the George W. Smith entrance
- a park master plan through a design charette with Plan NH
You can support FPRP during NH Gives by visiting our NH Gives 2026 campaign page. The campaign opens on Tuesday, June 9th at 5 pm. Please consider donating and sharing the link with family and friends!
Welcome Friends of Piscataquog River Park!
Friends of Piscataquog River Park is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Discover, Connect, and Preserve
Thank you for being a Friend of Piscataquog River Park. Together, we’re creating a legacy of conservation and community spirit.
Self-Guided Tree Walk in Piscataquog River Park
During the summer and fall of 2025, UNH Extension and the NH Division of Forests and Lands held part of their Natural Resources Stewards Program in Piscataquog River Park. This 12-week course introduced participants to different aspects of managing urban forests, including tree and plant identification, tree care, and issues related to urban conditions. As part of the course, participants created a tree ID map in the park, identifying 25 different tree species. And you can do this self-guided walk yourself! Why don’t you challenge yourself to find all 25, in winter and in summer!
The walk starts at the kiosk at the George W. Smith entrance and takes you along a 1-mile loop trail to discover examples of unique and interesting trees in the park. The map also includes a list of species names and a short description of each tree.
You can download the PDF here or at the Manchester Parks & Recreation site. And a big thank you to our partners at UNH Extension and the Division of Forests and Lands!
