Friends of Bright Leaf

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Bright Leaf is a natural area over 200 acres in size within the city limits of Austin, Texas. The Friends of Bright Leaf is a group committed to the support of this gift from Georgia B. Lucas. (Please check the calendar for activity dates and more information or call 459-7269) WINNER 2008 Austin Chronicle Critic's Pick Best Walk in the Park Fall Open House Event: Saturday, October 23. 9:00am until 1:00pm. Celebrate Fall at Bright Leaf. Arrive early for the longer hikes, shorter hikes also offered. Experts available to answer questions about plants, animals, geology,and the history of the preserve. Come see and touch friendly snakes in the park exhibit. Refreshments served. Free! HIKES: Guided hikes only. Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9:00am. Hikes are approximately 4 miles long, last 2 1/2 hours and are free. Meet at the parking lot off 2222 and Creek Mountain Road. Dress for the weather & bring a water bottle. See Calendar page for dates and more information. For shorter hikes or hikes on other days, please call the park at 459-7269. RULES to remember: ·All hikes are guided hikes ·No dogs allowed ·No bikes ·No fishing ·No camping ·These rules protect the fragile nature of Bright Leaf, thank you for respecting them. SPECIAL EVENTS: Spring Open House, April, 24, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pm National Trails Day Open House, June 5, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pm Fall Open House, October 23, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pm Donor & Volunteer Party, December 14, 2010 WORKDAYS: Invasive plant removal February, 20, 2010 (Bad weather date Feb. 27). Docent Training Class (date not yet set) Please call 459-7269 for meeting place location and more information. Work for volunteers may be available on other dates, contact the site manager. ANNOUNCEMENT: In August, 2005, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to turn Bright Leaf over to the Austin Community Foundation. In 2006, that transition took place. The Austin Community Foundation is committed to upholding the will of Georgia Lucas and preserving Bright Leaf. The Friends of Bright Leaf will be working together with the Austin Community Foundation to fufill the vision of Georgia Lucas. The Friends of Bright Leaf is a part of the Austin Community Foundation. Please join us in appreciating this urban jewel. All photos ©2006 Nancy Woolley. Website coded by Mary Anne Woolley and Nancy Woolley.

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