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Westfield NJ's only Nature Park
Brightwood Park offers 1.6 miles of hiking/walking trails through undisturbed woods and around a large pond
The park is enjoyed by birder watchers of all ages who have recorded 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! |
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What's Up at the Park?
Next Volunteer Clean Up - on holdThe next clean up is being planned and a new date is in the works. Check back here for updates.
Questions? Email Jim |
Preserve a Quiet Walk in the ParkThe 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) |
Spotted at BrightwoodA Box Turtle was spotted on the trail on Sunday. Photo by Phil Round.
Stopping by Brightwood Park can lead to some nice birding and and animal discoveries. Some people report their experiences on ebird. Take a look! |
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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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