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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
    • newsletters
    • PastEvents >
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      • brightwoodDay-24
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Volunteer Spotlight

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our volunteers!
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Friends of Brightwood Park is a grass roots volunteer organization on a mission to restore the park and to educate about the environmental benefits of biodiversity.  The work we do would not be possible but for the generous contributions of time and talents by our many volunteers. In appreciation, we offer a spotlight on volunteers in the park.  This edition:  Stella Alvo.
Stella has been volunteering with us for years working on our database - a formidable charge - as well as helping at many of our other events. We thank her for her generosity of spirit and positivity.  It is truly a gift having such a brilliant and joyful person working with our group!
Would you like to volunteer your talents, meet other passionate and fun people, and make this one little slice of nature healthier?  Join us!!

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Friends of Brightwood Park is a grass roots volunteer organization on a mission to restore the park and to educate about the environmental benefits of biodiversity.  The work we do would not be possible but for the generous contributions of time and talents by our many volunteers. In appreciation, we offer a spotlight on volunteers in the park.  This edition:  Bianca Wright
Bianca Wright has volunteered her time and talents to restore Brightwood Park for the past 4 years.  A landscape architect, she has shared her expertise and knowledge on a variety of issues in the park.  She has guided FOBP on the repopulation of native plants in the park, planned and executed our pollinator gardens, researched erosion solutions, and worked with Rutgers extension on protection of saplings and other high value plants.  She has tirelessly weeded, seeded, and watered.  Significantly, she has led environmental tours and taught native plant gardening to promote a healthy environment both in and outside of the park's borders.  With heartfelt thanks, we salute Bianca's dedication to Westfield's nature preserve and beyond.

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Volunteers Needed!

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  • Help with posting  Friends of Brightwood Park activities on Social Media
  • Help with our pollinator and native plant gardens​
I​f you are interested in helping with our programs, please email [email protected]..

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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