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A Tribute To Larry Paul

Unrequited Dream

PictureLarry Paul's logo, by his own hand. It's a Forest Fire Look Out Tower.
Some people have dreams of being rich and famous. But Larry Paul's dream was to have a Forest Fire Look Out Tower in the Long Island Pine Barrens. For a brief time many of us worked with him on this vision. Quality Parks was willing to fundraise for it, and the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning & Policy Commission twice secured funding. It was never settled as to where to place the historic fire tower, nor to address safety issues. However, it was supported by those who realized its educational and ecotourism values. Perhaps someday, we will find a way. 

How I Go To The Woods

by Mary Oliver

Ordinarily I go to the woods alone, 
with not a single friend, 
for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable.

I don't really want to be witnessed 
talking to the catbirds or hugging the old black oak tree. 
I have my way of praying, as you no doubt have yours.

Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible, 
I can sit on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, 
until the foxes run by unconcerned. 
I can hear the almost unhearable sound of the roses singing.

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If you have ever gone to the woods with me, 
I must love you very much.

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Board Members

Mindy Block, President & Founder
Annelies Kamran
Caran Markson
Fred Edel, Co-Chair
​Jenn Lucas
Phil Benvin
Quality Parks is a professional organization sponsoring projects to improve both business and environmental conditions by balancing social, economic and environmental concerns. We disseminate information, develop and provide experiential learning opportunities, and support efforts designed to stimulate, encourage, educate, and involve the general public in natural resource stewardship practice​s. ​We are a  federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 2000, based in Port Jefferson, on  Long Island, New York
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A Tribute To Raymond P. Corwin
A Tribute To Larry Paul
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