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BPA 75th ANNIVERSARY - Celebrate with us!
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The Burnham Park Association is a nonprofit neighborhood association in Morristown and Morris Township founded in 1948 which is dedicated to building and sustaining a healthy and vibrant neighborhood. The BPA stays informed about environmental concerns, local business and events, and health and safety issues that impact the community; and advises members on relevant activity in Morristown and Morris Township.
The BPA serves as the steward of Burnham Park, Jones Woods, the Green Strip and surrounding areas and is dedicated to preserving and protecting environmentally sensitive lands, viewsheds as well as critical natural and historic resources. It collaborates with other organizations on various projects and events, and works to educate area citizens, promoting community engagement with the goal of preserving a beautiful area for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. |
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Community Rock Snake
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Burnie, the Burnham Park snake, has taken up residence near the Burnham Park sign at the corner of Rt. 124 and Burnham Parkway, and he needs your help to grow. You can paint your own rock and add it to Burnie, or add to his friend, Dewey's snake body at the Morristown / Morris Twp Library.
The Rock Snake is a joint community craft project of the Learning Express, Morristown / Morris Twp Library and the Burnham Park Association. 
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Morris Township in Motion
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The BPA led several walks in Jones Woods, and on other nearby trails, sponsored by Morris Twp as part of the Morris Township In Motion walks and biking events in 2023 planned to help residents skip the car and discover the Township in new ways and enjoy staying active outdoors.
Hikers enjoyed the natural beauty of the Picatinny Valley while learning a bit of the history of one of Morris Township’s hidden gems. g Morris Township in Motion events included:
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Family Fun Day
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On May 7, hundreds of people enjoyed children's games, a watercolor workshop, Sit Spot nature exercise, Snakes 'n Scales live animal demo, County Sheriff K9 demo, guided walk in Jones Woods / Green Strip, food and lots and lots of fun!
There was a brief commemorative ceremony with officials from Morristown and Morris Township and the Burnham heirs. The Burnham Park Association gratefully acknowledges their support. Our 2nd flamingo Scavenger Hunt was initiated for a run of two weeks with birds spotted in Jones Woods, the Green Strip and Burnham Park. Congratulations to the winners, the Armstrong and Snaguski families who spotted the most flamingos! More Anniversary Events PlannedThroughout the year, we are planning hikes in Jones Woods and the Green Strip in collaboration with Morris Township in Motion, a neighborhood time-travel stroll, habitat restoration projects, and other Anniversary activities. Details on our Anniversary page.
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Then & Now
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The BPA kicked off the 75th Anniversary celebration with a two-month long exhibit and program on April 19 at the Morristown / Morris Twp Library spotlighting local history through the lens of the BPA with four Then and Now presentations (view on Anniversary page).
NJ Senator Anthony Bucco presented a citation to the BPA for 75 years of "dedicated service to preserve the natural and historical resources of the community." We thank the Morristown / Morris Twp Library for generously providing the exhibit space (extended through May 31) and evening celebration room, and for posting our Then & Now presentations on the Library website, as a co-sponsor of this historic community event.
BPA trustees Paula Zimin, Rick Bye and Lynn Siebert present at Then & Now. Senator Anthony Bucco awards Lynn with the BPA commendation from the NJ Senate and Assembly
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