ADOPT A SPOT IN BURNHAM PARK

In 2020, the BPA organized an Adopt a Spot clean up program through October in Burnham Park in collaboration with Morristown's Clean Communities. We set up a schedule with volunteers selecting weekly slots through October for cleaning up litter in the Park.

For health safety reasons, we asked that volunteers supply their  own masks, gloves, garbage bags and pick-up tools; separate out recyclables where possible; and place trash and recyclables in designated receptacles located in the Park. 

Thank you to everyone who participated. We will schedule this program again in the spring of 2021. 

Thank you to Smith Design on nearby Budd Street (https://smithdesign.com) for adopting the Burnham Park sign and planting flowers around it in July 2020. Together with Morristown's Clean Communities, the plants will be maintained and watered as needed.

BURNHAM PARK SCAVENGER HUNT

In the spring of 2021, we will resume this community building (while social distancing) activity that was founded last summer. We will be asking for new photos and putting together a new list of landmarks this spring. 

As you walk in our parks, on our trails, and on our quiet streets during the pandemic, why not make a game out of it and join the Burnham Park Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt! 

Send us a photo of something in your yard that can be seen from the street. Feel free to be creative! And stroll through the neighborhood looking for these landmarks your neighbors have shared. We add photos on an ongoing basis, so be sure to recheck this link whenever you go for a walk.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Virtual BPA Meeting - Wed, February 17, 2021   @7:30pm
During COVID times, we hold our meetings virtually. Please let us know if you would like to participate and we will send you an invite. Meetings are open to anyone. Find out what's happening, provide input, become a volunteer! 

Burnham Park Master Plan Community Meeting 2021
The town of Morristown is developing a Master Plan for Burnham Park put together by Maser Consulting Engineering. Join Maser, Morristown officials, the Shade Tree Commission, BPA, and other stakeholders at the third of 3 public meetings in the park in early 2021 (TBA). Two prior public meetings were held last fall.

​Invasives Removal & Replanting

​PAST EVENTS
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Social Distancing Green Strip Clean Up Apr 4-5, 2020 
At the 2020 annual Spring Cleaning in and around the forested area between East and West Lake avenues, people picked up garbage on their own time, with their own gloves and bags, while social distancing. Thank you, and don't forget to walk along the trail through the middle of the strip!
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Jones Woods Trail Hike - Oct 13, 2019
​Trailmaster Rick Bye led a hike on about 2 1/2 miles of trails in Jones Woods on a glorious day in October. Kids, dogs and adults enjoyed nature and learned about the history and landmarks in the area. (Did you know there were once 3 reservoirs?) 

Movie Night, Wednesday, July 2019: Over 100 people gathered together to watch Dumbo at our first annual Free Movie Night held in Burnham Park, offered through the collaboration of the Town of Morristown and the BPA.

31st Annual Arbor Day 2019 highlights.