Paradise Creek Nature Park

Eagle Scout candidate recently Eryn Flechtner completed her service project, building and installing five Mason Bee habitats at Paradise Creek Nature Park. She and her fellow scouts planted native pollinator plants throughout several of our gardens. 🌱🐝

Why this is such a win for our environment:

🐝 Mason bees are native to North America and among the most efficient pollinators in our region.

🐝They’re named for their unique habit of using mud and other “masonry” materials to build their nests.

🐝They naturally seek out cracks in stones, hollow stems, and small dark cavities—and well‑designed habitats give them safe, reliable places to raise the next generation.

🐝Native plants provide the pollen and nectar these bees evolved alongside, strengthening the entire ecosystem.

More sunshine means more visitors — and our Little Library is feeling it. If you have gently used books looking for a new home, Paradise Creek Nature Park is the perfect spot. Bring a book, take a book, enjoy the trails. 🌞📘

A footbridge at Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth has reopened after nearly a year of closure due to structural damage caused by sun exposure.

The bridge, a key part of the park's 1-mile loop trail, was shut down after sun damage rendered the wood unsafe to walk on. The city closed the bridge while searching for a contractor capable of handling the specialized repair work the structure required.

Larry Lapell, operations manager at Paradise Creek Nature Park, said the lengthy closure came down to one challenge.