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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
The park is enjoyed by bird watchers of all ages who have noted sightings of 112 species, including woodpeckers, herons, egrets, hawks and comorants Friends of Brightwood Park are working to:
This site represents a new effort to preserve and protect this park.
We hope you will join us! |
photo by Kevin Redden, Nov. 8, 2020
New! Phil and JPL recommend an informative presentation on invasive species. Learn more about one of the biggest problems facing Brightwood Park. |
What's Up at the Park?
Our First Recreation Classes for 6 and 7 year olds!Kids in the Park
Leslie and Jim led two classes with 6 and 8 children with accompanying adults. They hiked and read stories and had an all-around wonderful time. More classes are in the works. Check back here for news. |
Get Your Hats! Hoodies! Calendars! Tee Shirts!
Brightwood Gear is Here Shop Brightwood
Beautiful hats, hoodies and Tee Shirts - all emblazoned with our Green Heron logo - are now available for purchase. These will make wonderful holiday gifts. Our caps and hoodies will be available until mid-November - after that, we will need to refresh our inventory. So please send your orders ASAP! See our new Brightwood Shop |
Spotted at BrightwoodEastern Box Turtle
Spotted by Thomas Mann, on the edge of the field in October 2020.. Photo (ektachrome slide) by Thomas Mann |
Art by Vickie Williams, Nov. 2020
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Photo by Chuan Chow, Nov. 2020
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Photo by Lloyd Marks, Oct. 2020
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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, as well as helping to financially support the organization. All members - Voting members and General Members - will receive our quarterly newsletter as well as emails from committees of interest, as noted below.
To become a Voting Member, send a check to Treasurer Judy Malloy, 123 Madison Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090.
To become a Voting Member, send a check to Treasurer Judy Malloy, 123 Madison Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090.
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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BECOME A MEMBERA newly formed "Friends of Brightwood Park" group is seeking members to help take action to protect and preserve the park. Efforts currently are underway to build an email list of people who are interested in learning about these efforts. Please Join!
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