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Westfield NJ's only Nature Park
Brightwood Park offers 1.6 miles of hiking trails through undisturbed woods and around a large pond
Friends of Brightwood Park are working to:
We hope you will join us!
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photo by Allison Wick, February 7, 2021
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What's Up at the Park?
Fox CrossingPhotos by Chuan-Cho Chou caught this fox out for a stroll.
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This weekend, starting today: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Since so many of us consider Brightwood Park a sanctuary in our own back yards, why not join the fun! Check out how to join on the link: https://www.birdcount.org/ There are over 💯bird species in Brightwood Park! We encourage you to grab your camera, bundle up and head to the park to see how many different birds you can spot. Send us your pics and tag us with #birdsofbrightwoodpark and #featheredfriendsofbrightwoodpark. Have fun! 🦆🦉🐤🐦 📸 Remember: Friday through Monday, Feb. 12–15. Tell us what you see and have fun while helping advance the study of birds. |
Lawn Signs - replacement or newApparently not everyone is a Friend of Brightwood! Many of our lawn signs have been stolen from front yards in recent weeks.
If you'd like a new sign, or a replacement (replacements are free of charge), visit our Shop! Or just send an email to friendsofbrightwoodpark@gmail.com with the information and a check for $12. Thanks for your continued support! |
Spotted in the the Park on December 30th: Early Skunk Cabbage is starting to pop up.
photo by Thomas Mann
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Don't Miss Doug Tallamy's Presentation on Biodiversity and replacing Invasive Species
New! Phil and JPL recommend an informative presentation on invasive species. Learn more about biodiversity and how you can make difference by the way you plant your yard. |
The hens are sure not as colorful as the drakes are, but today’s shot of a mallard hen in the park showed the girls still have their own charm for the camera
Photo by Keven Redden, January 6th |
Preserve a Quiet Walk in the Park
The proposal to permit and encourage mountain bike racing at Brightwood will negatively impact the ecology of the the park and ruin the experience for birders and walkers. See more information here. And download the Save Our Sanctuary flyer!
Please sign this petition to protect the park. (But note that any monies donated do not go to Brightwood park)
Please sign this petition to protect the park. (But note that any monies donated do not go to Brightwood park)
Become a Member of Friends of Brightwood Park!
There are two forms of membership: Voting and General. Voting membership dues are $25.00 per year, and includes participation and voting rights at all the member meetings. All members - Voting members and General Members - will receive our quarterly newsletter as well as emails from committees of interest, as noted below.
A summary of the organization's progress to date can be found here: 1Q 2021 Members Meeting presentation.
To become a Voting Member, send a check to Treasurer Judy Milloy,
Checks may be made out to Friends of Brightwood Park and mailed to Friends of Brightwood Park, Post Office Box 2622, Westfield NJ , 07091.
Please include your phone number, and address, and please let us know your order by email.
(friendsofbrightwoodpark@gmail.com).
A summary of the organization's progress to date can be found here: 1Q 2021 Members Meeting presentation.
To become a Voting Member, send a check to Treasurer Judy Milloy,
Checks may be made out to Friends of Brightwood Park and mailed to Friends of Brightwood Park, Post Office Box 2622, Westfield NJ , 07091.
Please include your phone number, and address, and please let us know your order by email.
(friendsofbrightwoodpark@gmail.com).
More Information
HISTORYBrightwood Park was acquired by the town in the 1960's with Green Acres grants. Later, in the 1980's, Green Acres funding was used to dredge the pond and develop a picnic area and path system. more
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INVASIVE SPECIESBrowsing deer destroy native plants and allow invasive species to expand rapidly. This "benign neglect" leads to a loss of biodiversity and habitat for native plants and animals. The park is at a critical stage now. more
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Get Your Hats!
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