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Nurturing Nature and Community: Care of the Park at Branch Brook Park
Essex County Branch Brook Park is more than a beautiful, historic green space nestled within the bustling city of Newark. It stands as a transformative hub, providing countless opportunities and resources for Newark residents – but it wasn’t always this way. Jersey Cares established Care of the Park (also known as Branch Brook Park Alliance)…
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Project Coordinator Highlight – Mary Pereira
Say Hello to Mary Pereira! Although Mary only recently became a Project Coordinator with Jersey Cares in May, she has been an active volunteer since 2017! Throughout the years, Mary has been involved in a variety of volunteer opportunities such as Lights On in Newark, Games Galore and More in Hanover, and Conversations and Connections…
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Who is Care of The Park?
Pat Thomas has been a part of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex program since 2014, dedicating many volunteer hours to the Care of The Park program at Essex County Branch Brook Park. A lifelong resident of Newark, Pat grew up around the park and takes every opportunity to give back as a volunteer leader…
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