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    • ScoutProjects
    • noelTaylor
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    • Birding
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    • coyotes
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Friends of Brightwood Park
​2024 Calendar

Look for the  🐸  for Brightwood Kids Classes! Varying times for different ages.  Descriptions of the classes are here.
​Sign Up for all programs  HERE     (*unless there are specific other instructions)  Meet at the Park.

January February March

March 2:  Read Across America Day  Story Walk with Dr. Seuss' The Lorax  🐸
March 21:  Nature Detectives Class:  Spring into Brightwood Park   🐸



April May June

April 18:  Nature Detectives Class: Pollinator Gardens 🐸
April 21:  Green Team organized Brightwood Park Clean Up Day
May 4:​  Brightwood Park Day:  A Celebration of Westfield's Nature Park 
🐸
May 13:  Art in the Park - Plein Air Painting

May 16:  Nature Detectives Class:  Five Senses in Brightwood Park   🐸
June 13:  
 Nature Detectives Class:  Woodland Obstacle Course  🐸


July August September

July TBA:  Nature Detectives Class:  Dirt + Water = Mud 🐸
​September TBA:  Nature Detectives Class:   
🐸

October November December

October TBA:  Nature Detectives Class:  🐸
October  TBA:  Halloween Family Event:  Jack-O-Lantern Trail 🐸
November TBA:  Nature Detectives Class:  
🐸
 

Location

Brightwood Park is on the North end of Prospect Street.  Go past Franklin School and look for the entrance on the left.

What Our Members Are Saying

"I love the work you are doing at Brightwood.  Your efforts have shone a light on the essential elements of the park that we all cherish: its natural beauty and tranquility."

"I have a deep fondness for Brightwood park and would like to see it restored, remain natural and continue to be a site of passive recreation."

"I loved growing up in Brightwood Park !"


"I found Brightwood a few years ago and it's a great place to find wildlife, fish, and enjoy nature. Nice and quiet; good place to un wind and relax. Love it!!!"

​"As a resident for almost thirty years in the Brightwood area of Westfield, I am thrilled to see what is happening to improve and preserve Brightwood park for today and future generations. "


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