Fort Wayne, IN: The Parks and Recreation Department is announcing a new program that will improve the Greenway by enlisting the help of community volunteers. The new program is called the Greenway Rangers, and requires some dedicated and civic-minded volunteers to patrol the greenway.
"Mayor Richard has committed $2 million dollars to improve the existing Greenway and to expand its length beyond the current 14 miles," said Dawn Ritchie, Greenway Coordinator. "As a step toward maintaining what we have, I am looking for volunteers who would serve as the Parks and Recreation's 'eyes' every week or so on a designated section of the Greenway."
Training for the Rangers will begin in late April, so that they will be prepared to identify and report problems such as maintenance, graffiti, litter concerns and security issues. Greenway Rangers will check an approximate 1/2 mile section of the Greenway each week during the spring, summer and fall, and will be identified with a cap, shirt and ID tag.
"The Ranger program is a great way for any interested and dedicated citizen to help beautify Fort Wayne," said Ritchie. "While these volunteers get regular exercise, their reports will also help make Fort Wayne a safer place."
If you are interested in becoming a Greenway Ranger, contact Dawn Ritchie by March 30th at 427-6002 or dawn.ritchie@ci.ft-wayne.in.us.
Posted by Admin at March 15, 2005 04:16 PM