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)

HIKES:
Free and open to the public.
Second Saturday & second Sunday of each month at 9:00am.
Hikes are approximately 4 miles long and last 2 1/2 hours.
Meet at the parking lot off 2222 and Creek Mountain Road. Dress for the weather & bring a water bottle.
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:
Earth Day Open House, April, 19, 2008 - 9:00am - 1:00pm (Birding hike at 7:00am. Call 459-7269 to join this special hike)
National Trails Day Open House, June 7, 2008 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Fall Open House, October 18, 2008 - 9:00am - 1:00pm (Birding hike at 7:15am. Call 459-7269 to join this special hike)
Donor & Volunteer Party, December 9, 2008

WORKDAYS:
Invasive plant removal February, 9, 2008 (Bad weather date Feb. 23).
National Trails Day June 7, 2008.
Docent Training Class November 1, 2008
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, http//:www.austincommunityfoundation.org, 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 501c3 non-profit group and all donations are tax deductable. Please join us in appreciating this urban jewel.