Friends of Brightwood Park welcomes children to the park
to learn about nature!
Brightwood Park is a great place for children to learn about nature.
FOBP has developed a Nature Detectives program for children aged 2 through 8 to inspire a love of the environment. They learn about the animals and habitats of Brightwood Park through literature, music, movement and exploration of the park.
Our quarterly Brightwood Kids newsletters offer deeper insights into the nature found in the park.
FOBP has developed a Nature Detectives program for children aged 2 through 8 to inspire a love of the environment. They learn about the animals and habitats of Brightwood Park through literature, music, movement and exploration of the park.
Our quarterly Brightwood Kids newsletters offer deeper insights into the nature found in the park.
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Kids Classes In 2024!
Exciting things are coming in 2024 for the Kids of Brightwood, right here in the Park!
Be sure to keep an eye on the Westfield Recreation Department sign up page!!
For children ages 2 through 8 years, we have tentatively scheduled nature classes on the following dates - weather permitting.
Class ages and times are:
10:00 to 10: 45 a.m. - ages 2 -4 (must be accompanied by a parent)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - ages 4 -8 (no adult necessary)
March 21- Spring into Brightwood Park
Welcome Spring with stories and activities in the park. Discover the signs of Spring on the trails of Brightwood Park. Look for plants and animals that are enjoying the seasonal changes. Who and what will we find in our neighborhood natural park?
April 18- Pollinator Gardens
Learn about the pollinators in Brightwood Park. Explore the Brightwood Park pollinator gardens and learn about bees, our favorite pollinator. Through books and games, we will educate ourselves about pollination and plants and learn how to create a haven for pollinators in Brightwood Park and in our own yards.
May 16- Our Five Senses in Brightwood Park
What will our senses tell us about Brightwood Park? Can we see signs of the animals? Will we hear the critters or activity of the natural world? What will that feel like; smooth, bumpy, sticky? Join us in the park and use all your senses to explore and discover.
June 13- Woodland Obstacle Course
Our Brightwood Park woods is the best playground in Westfield! We can jump, climb, run, and balance using nature’s own obstacle course. Find and use the rocks, logs, and paths of Brightwood Park as our playground. We will practice safe use of natural objects and how to use our bodies in nature while being good stewards of the park.
July Date TBD- Dirt + Water = Mud
2 morning sessions- 9:30-10:30- 3-5year olds, 11-12-6-8year olds, 15 children /session
It is HOT! Let’s get WET! We are in the woods. Let’s play in the dirt or MAYBE we should make MUD! Join us in our mud kitchen. Join us on our mud raceway. Join us making mud nests. Let’s make mud potions. We are going to get wet and dirty so wear your grungy clothes.
If you are interested in helping with our programs, please email FriendsOfBrightwoodPark@gmail.com..
FOBP hopes to hold its fourth annual Halloween Family Jack-O-Lantern walk in the woods!
Check www.FriendsOfBrightwood.org and the Westfield Recreation Department website for updates in October.
Registration will be available for these programs at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/westfield-nj/catalog.
FOBP Nature Classes
10-10:45 a.m. 2–4-year-olds with adult
3:45-4:45 p.m. 4–8-year-olds (no adult necessary)
March 21- Spring into Brightwood Park
Welcome Spring with stories and activities in the park. Discover the signs of Spring on the trails of Brightwood Park. Look for plants and animals that are enjoying the seasonal changes. Who and what will we find in our neighborhood natural park?
April 18- Pollinator Gardens
Learn about the pollinators in Brightwood Park. Explore the Brightwood Park pollinator gardens and learn about bees, our favorite pollinator. Through books and games, we will educate ourselves about pollination and plants and learn how to create a haven for pollinators in Brightwood Park and in our own yards.
May 16- Our Five Senses in Brightwood Park
What will our senses tell us about Brightwood Park? Can we see signs of the animals? Will we hear the critters or activity of the natural world? What will that feel like; smooth, bumpy, sticky? Join us in the park and use all your senses to explore and discover.
June 13- Woodland Obstacle Course
Our Brightwood Park woods is the best playground in Westfield! We can jump, climb, run, and balance using nature’s own obstacle course. Find and use the rocks, logs, and paths of Brightwood Park as our playground. We will practice safe use of natural objects and how to use our bodies in nature while being good stewards of the park.
July Date TBD- Dirt + Water = Mud
2 morning sessions- 9:30-10:30- 3-5year olds, 11-12-6-8year olds, 15 children /session
It is HOT! Let’s get WET! We are in the woods. Let’s play in the dirt or MAYBE we should make MUD! Join us in our mud kitchen. Join us on our mud raceway. Join us making mud nests. Let’s make mud potions. We are going to get wet and dirty so wear your grungy clothes.
Be sure to keep an eye on the Westfield Recreation Department sign up page!!
For children ages 2 through 8 years, we have tentatively scheduled nature classes on the following dates - weather permitting.
Class ages and times are:
10:00 to 10: 45 a.m. - ages 2 -4 (must be accompanied by a parent)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - ages 4 -8 (no adult necessary)
March 21- Spring into Brightwood Park
Welcome Spring with stories and activities in the park. Discover the signs of Spring on the trails of Brightwood Park. Look for plants and animals that are enjoying the seasonal changes. Who and what will we find in our neighborhood natural park?
April 18- Pollinator Gardens
Learn about the pollinators in Brightwood Park. Explore the Brightwood Park pollinator gardens and learn about bees, our favorite pollinator. Through books and games, we will educate ourselves about pollination and plants and learn how to create a haven for pollinators in Brightwood Park and in our own yards.
May 16- Our Five Senses in Brightwood Park
What will our senses tell us about Brightwood Park? Can we see signs of the animals? Will we hear the critters or activity of the natural world? What will that feel like; smooth, bumpy, sticky? Join us in the park and use all your senses to explore and discover.
June 13- Woodland Obstacle Course
Our Brightwood Park woods is the best playground in Westfield! We can jump, climb, run, and balance using nature’s own obstacle course. Find and use the rocks, logs, and paths of Brightwood Park as our playground. We will practice safe use of natural objects and how to use our bodies in nature while being good stewards of the park.
July Date TBD- Dirt + Water = Mud
2 morning sessions- 9:30-10:30- 3-5year olds, 11-12-6-8year olds, 15 children /session
It is HOT! Let’s get WET! We are in the woods. Let’s play in the dirt or MAYBE we should make MUD! Join us in our mud kitchen. Join us on our mud raceway. Join us making mud nests. Let’s make mud potions. We are going to get wet and dirty so wear your grungy clothes.
If you are interested in helping with our programs, please email FriendsOfBrightwoodPark@gmail.com..
FOBP hopes to hold its fourth annual Halloween Family Jack-O-Lantern walk in the woods!
Check www.FriendsOfBrightwood.org and the Westfield Recreation Department website for updates in October.
Registration will be available for these programs at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/westfield-nj/catalog.
FOBP Nature Classes
10-10:45 a.m. 2–4-year-olds with adult
3:45-4:45 p.m. 4–8-year-olds (no adult necessary)
March 21- Spring into Brightwood Park
Welcome Spring with stories and activities in the park. Discover the signs of Spring on the trails of Brightwood Park. Look for plants and animals that are enjoying the seasonal changes. Who and what will we find in our neighborhood natural park?
April 18- Pollinator Gardens
Learn about the pollinators in Brightwood Park. Explore the Brightwood Park pollinator gardens and learn about bees, our favorite pollinator. Through books and games, we will educate ourselves about pollination and plants and learn how to create a haven for pollinators in Brightwood Park and in our own yards.
May 16- Our Five Senses in Brightwood Park
What will our senses tell us about Brightwood Park? Can we see signs of the animals? Will we hear the critters or activity of the natural world? What will that feel like; smooth, bumpy, sticky? Join us in the park and use all your senses to explore and discover.
June 13- Woodland Obstacle Course
Our Brightwood Park woods is the best playground in Westfield! We can jump, climb, run, and balance using nature’s own obstacle course. Find and use the rocks, logs, and paths of Brightwood Park as our playground. We will practice safe use of natural objects and how to use our bodies in nature while being good stewards of the park.
July Date TBD- Dirt + Water = Mud
2 morning sessions- 9:30-10:30- 3-5year olds, 11-12-6-8year olds, 15 children /session
It is HOT! Let’s get WET! We are in the woods. Let’s play in the dirt or MAYBE we should make MUD! Join us in our mud kitchen. Join us on our mud raceway. Join us making mud nests. Let’s make mud potions. We are going to get wet and dirty so wear your grungy clothes.
Download the Winter 2022 Brightwood Kids here!
Download the Fall 2022 Brightwood Kids here!
Download the Summer 2022 Brightwood Kids here!
Download the Spring 2022 Brightwood Kids newsletter here!
Did you miss earlier issues of Brightwood Kids? You can still find them HERE
LocationBrightwood Park is on the North end of Prospect Street. Go past Franklin School and look for the entrance on the left.
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