The Beauty of Summer

7/7/2022

A short time ago, a Cosmos flower appeared in the pollinator garden. This morning I found that more wonders have surfaced in the mini-garden including common zinnia, sulfur cosmos, and cornflower, presenting a beautiful diversity of colors. I was suddenly reminded of the theme song of Walt Disney's "Wonderful World of Color" which I watched every week when I was in my middle school years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiwfFNxH-rQ. This memory was thanks to the Friends of Brightwood Park volunteers who planted a Brightwood version of a wonderful world of color.

At 6 AM, many animals had already started their day. I saw a duck couple dating. On the side there were four other ducks. The way they lined up was like a sergeant accompanying three soldiers marching, as if serving as guards for a royal couple.

Two chipmunks appeared in front of me. The first one looked a little sad, and the other seemed to be ready to embrace a new day.

It is my hope that my photos will motivate people like you to take good care of the jewel of Westfield: Brightwood Park.

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Location

Brightwood 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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"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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