Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
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The Great Falls National Park is coming and we want it to be a symbol of America's rebirth as the most innovative nation in the world. I could literally talk for hours upon hours about my visions for the park but the fact is that we will, as a city, begin making all our visions a reality in the coming months as the project moves forward. For now, we invite everyone all over the nation and the world to come visit our beautiful city and absorb the breathtaking views and sights of nature.
To get a sneak peak at what you will encounter when you visit, take a look at Mill Mile.org for an interactive look at all the key spots to observe.
Also know that while we wait for the park management plan to be executed, youth organizations from the New Jersey Community Development Corporation and others will be providing free guided tours on the weekends for those who wish to take advantage of the opportunity.
While you visit, don't miss out on a trip to the Paterson Museum where we have a vast collection of amazing historical artifacts telling the story of this wonderful city.
]Park Superintendent Darren Boch, announced that we have hired the park's first Ranger, Ilyse Goldman, effectively doubling the National Park Staff in Paterson at this point in time. Ilyse is amazingly committed to our park and it has been a joy to work with her thus far during her time here. And my Great Falls Youth Corps students absolutely love her and have learned so much from her in such a short time already.
Things of note that were discussed at the last Park Advisory Commission Meeting:
- Author of Quote is disputed
The Great Falls National Park is coming and we want it to be a symbol of America's rebirth as the most innovative nation in the world. I could literally talk for hours upon hours about my visions for the park but the fact is that we will, as a city, begin making all our visions a reality in the coming months as the project moves forward. For now, we invite everyone all over the nation and the world to come visit our beautiful city and absorb the breathtaking views and sights of nature.
To get a sneak peak at what you will encounter when you visit, take a look at Mill Mile.org for an interactive look at all the key spots to observe.
Also know that while we wait for the park management plan to be executed, youth organizations from the New Jersey Community Development Corporation and others will be providing free guided tours on the weekends for those who wish to take advantage of the opportunity.
While you visit, don't miss out on a trip to the Paterson Museum where we have a vast collection of amazing historical artifacts telling the story of this wonderful city.
****UPDATE****
]Park Superintendent Darren Boch, announced that we have hired the park's first Ranger, Ilyse Goldman, effectively doubling the National Park Staff in Paterson at this point in time. Ilyse is amazingly committed to our park and it has been a joy to work with her thus far during her time here. And my Great Falls Youth Corps students absolutely love her and have learned so much from her in such a short time already.
Things of note that were discussed at the last Park Advisory Commission Meeting:
- An August “art in the park” event in which artists will use the foundation of the steam plant as the canvas for a 3-D chalk drawing.
- A program in conjunction with the Paterson Education Fund that will train city middle school teachers to use the national park as a classroom.
- A July 25 event that will allow about 60 Paterson children to explore the river on rowboats. That program is being conducted with the help of the Bronx-based nonprofit group called Rocking The Boat.
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