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Edison Scouts Build Pollinator Garden

Edison Intermediate School students Mahie Panjwani, Madeline Schlitzer and Kayla Yip ​are spreading the word about native plant gardens.
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TAP Article
“Manicured lawns are this neat, pretty, very stereotypical suburban lawn and they don't leave a lot of room for native plants -that have been in this ecosystem for hundreds and hundreds of years. "

Conservation Projects at Brightwood Park from the Scouts and Local Students

Several exciting and thoughtful projects are underway up at Brightwood this fall from scouts and student conservationists, They are tackling the hard tasks of documenting the effects of invasive species, working towards reforestation, pollinator gardens and protecting young trees from deer.   We will keep you posted on the results of these efforts.

Learn more at PERSPECTIVES ON THE PARK.  
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Oliver Agar is working on an Eagle Scout project to work on re-forestation of an area in the park which was infested with knotweed. He'll be overseeing the planting and care of sugar maple and white oak saplings.
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Adrian Gripp is analyzing two sections of the forest to study the impact of invasive plants on forest regeneration. He is working onhis Eagle Scout project.
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Cameron Linenberg will soon present a further proposal to the Recreation Commission to protect young saplings from deer rubbing their forehead and antlers on trees which can damage trees.


Edison Scouts Build Pollinator Garden

Edison Intermediate School students Mahie Panjwani, Madeline Schlitzer and Kayla Yip ​are spreading the word about native plant gardens.
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TAP Article
“Manicured lawns are this neat, pretty, very stereotypical suburban lawn and they don't leave a lot of room for native plants -that have been in this ecosystem for hundreds and hundreds of years. "
more about this project!

The Scouts are Hard at Work at Brightwood Park 

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Erosion Control! Eagle Scout candidate Gavin Dokko took on a challenging conservation project this May to address the serious erosion of the steep slope leading to the pond on the southeast side of the pond loop trail.
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A new bench was placed along the trail as a part of Oliver James Agar's Eagle Scout project.
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​it is exciting to see the young generation taking ownership of the park and working to make it better.  -jpl

Conservation Projects - Scouts and Local Students

Scouts and student conservationists are tackling the hard tasks of documenting the effects of invasive species, working towards reforestation, pollinator gardens and protecting young trees from deer. 

Learn more at PERSPECTIVES ON THE PARK.   and Brightwood Student Projects

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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