As the year comes to an end, the Jersey City Parks Coalition (JCPC) reflects upon its accomplishments of 2011 and looks forward to a fruitful 2012. There was nothing more rewarding for the Coalition this year than our BIG DIG initiative as part of National Make a Difference Day,held on October 22, 2011. This project truly embodied the nationwide effort of volunteerism which engages communities to plan and execute a one-day project that will impact their neighborhood, their community, their city.
Through the efforts of over 600 volunteers, the generosity of corporate sponsors and our partnership with the City of Jersey City, the JCPC exceeded its goal for this initiative, producing one of the most extensive City wide volunteer efforts ever seen by planting 18,200 flowering bulbs throughout the City. The spring 2012 calliope of color will be the kick-off celebration of the Coalition's 2012 Spring Planting Days, continuing to forge collaboration between our City and the Jersey City Parks Coalition, encouraging active participation of residents with the continued beautification of their local parks and public spaces. To view photos & news release: