Riverwalk Planting Beds

The Riverwalk planting beds were originally created by Rochester Main Street over a decade ago as a pollinator garden designed to bring color and life to the downtown waterfront. Over time, the area fell out of use and became overgrown — but two years ago, we renewed our focus on restoring these important green spaces.
In 2025, we partnered with the Rochester Garden Club, whose members enthusiastically joined our efforts and helped reintroduce vibrant seasonal color to the Riverwalk. Looking ahead to 2026, we plan to transition from annual plantings to native perennials and expand the project to better support pollinators and other local wildlife.
This ongoing effort is part of our commitment to connecting people with nature in the heart of downtown Rochester, creating spaces that are both beautiful and environmentally sustainable.

How To Support This initiative

Volunteers needed
We are looking to add a large Pollinator Hotel to the location this year and are hoping we can find a Boyscout troop or someone else interested in doing this. 

To volunteer with other duty in the area we can put you in contact with the Garden Club

Donate supplies
Candy canes, cocoa packets, craft kits, photo paper, and décor all help. You can also purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/iSX4WMq.

•Make a financial contribution
Use the donation button on this page, or send a check payable to “Rochester Main Street” with “Pollinator_  in the memo to:
Rochester Main Street, 39 South Main Street, PMB #130, Rochester, NH 03867.

Sponsor the Planting Beds
Help underwrite costs for supplies, plants, tools, etc. Sponsors are recognized on our website, social media, and will have a plaque at the garden beds.

Friend of Nature In Downtown

$25.00

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Planting Bed Sponsor (3 spots available)

$500.00

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