Calendar

Friends of Brightwood Park
2023 Calendar

Look for the 🐸 for Brightwood Kids Classes! Varying times for different ages.
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 16: Nature Detectives Class: Spring in the Park 🐸
March 25: History Walk 10:00 to Noon

April May June

April 2: Lincoln School visits Brightwood Park!   🐸
April 13: Nature Detectives Class: Plants & Vegetables 🐸
May 6: Brightwood Park Day: A Celebration of Westfield's Nature Park
May 7: Green Team sponsored Clean Up Day
May 13: Art in the Park - Plein Air Painting
May 18: Nature Detectives Class: Forest Bathing and Meditation   🐸
June 8:   Nature Detectives Class: Dirt + Water = Mud 🐸
June 24: History Tour 10:00 a.m. to noon

July August September

July 12: Nature Detectives Class: Animals of Brightwood Park: Geese, Ducks, Insects 🐸
September 9: History Tour 10 a.m. to noon
September 21: Nature Detectives Class: Imagination in the Woods 🐸

October November December

October 19: Nature Detectives Class: Seasons and Trees 🐸
October 28: Halloween Family Event: Jack-O-Lantern Trail
November 16: Nature Detectives Class: Thankful for Nature 🐸
December Date TBA: Nature Detectives Class: Winter Wonderland 🐸

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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Friends of Brightwood Park​2023 Calendar