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  • PRESERVE & RESTORE
    • Ecology >
      • RutgersSiteVisit
      • Ponds
      • Reforestation
    • Invasive Species
    • NativePlants
    • Trails Maintenance
    • Clean Ups
    • ScoutProjects
    • noelTaylor
  • ENJOY
    • Calendar
    • Photos
    • GreenHerons
    • Birding
    • Trail Maps
    • coyotes
  • B W Kids
    • Nature Detectives - the latest news
  • History
    • neighborhood
  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Chuan-Chu Chou Blog
    • Perspectives on the Park
    • MemberInfo >
      • archive
    • presidentReport-Jan-21
    • Volunteer Spotlight
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      • Halloween-24
      • brightwoodDay-24
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Living with Nature

What we are learning as we work to preserve & restore Brightwood Park

Meadows
Woodlands
Aquatic Areas
Deer
of recent interest....

Rescue of a young Green Heron

Friday,  a Friend of Brightwood Park Trustee, Chuan-Chu, and a friend visited the park around 7:30 in the morning.   

While they were walking in the park and passing the bridge and the dam, they heard a noise in the pond and saw an object struggling underneath a tree.  After a close examination, it turned out to be a young green heron trapped in fish lines and two fish hooks. 

The bird looked exhausted and was extremely nervous. They  tried to untangle the lines to release the poor bird.  After being bitten by the bird a few times and stung by the fish hook once, we were able to set the heron free.

They were glad to see that the bird had flown up to a tree and was standing up on a branch recovering.
If you fish in Brightwood Park....Please don't leave  behind fish lines or hooks, which can create hazards for both people and animals.

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Heads Up: Coyotes have been spotted from time to time in the park.  Remember that these animals are not normally agressive, but keep dogs on a leash.  The town has published these FAQs.
Animal Control FAQ
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GROW some butterflies!

HUH? 

Put on a DIFFERENT HAT next time you walk through Brightwood
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Bringing the lessons we are learning at Brightwood to YOUR lawn and garden
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The Brightwood Park Demonstration Gardens

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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