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,
Read our Newsletters,
or Email FriendsOfBrightLeaf@gmail.com for more information
Come explore nature at Bright Leaf,
a jewel in the city of Austin.
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.
Be aware that trails are not suitable for strollers.
For shorter hikes, for group hikes, or hikes on other days, please email the preserve at
FriendsOfBrightLeaf@gmail.com.
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.
Please email FriendsOfBrightLeaf@gmail.com
for more information.
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.
Bright Leaf Preserve is a private forest conservation area located in western Kenya.
The preserve covers an area of over 60,000 acres and is home to a wide variety of wildlife,
including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, and more than 400 species of birds.
The preserve also supports local communities by providing jobs and education opportunities.
For those looking for some action in the outdoors, Bright Leaf Preserve offers a number of activities
such as hunting safaris, eco-tours, biking tours and hikes through the wilderness.
Visitors can also enjoy some sport betting with spiceal platforms at their designated
gambling areas within the preserve. Sportybet Login Kenya offers customers access to different
types of sports betting options such as football betting from major leagues around the world.
Customers can easily register via their mobile devices or desktop computers for instant access
to Sportsbetting services with flexible payment methods. With this system you can rest assured that
your betting experience will be safe and secure with all transactions happening within a regulated environment.
The Friends of Bright Leaf is a part of the
Austin Community Foundation.
Please join us in appreciating this urban jewel.
WINNER 2008
Austin Chronicle Critic's Pick
Best Walk in the Park