Brushy Hills Preserve
Property of the City of Lexington
By agreement with the City, the Friends of Brushy Hills act as Stewards of the Preserve
Get ThereBrushy Hills Preserve is located at the north end of Union Run Road outside of Lexington, Virginia. Click here for directions.
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Get MovingDownload the trail map and get ready to explore all the wonderful trails in this
500-plus-acre preserve. |
Get InvolvedLearn about the work of the Friends of Brushy Hills, sign up for our newsletter and check out upcoming events.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 18, 2 to 4 p.m. (precipitation date Sunday, January 19)
“The Body Language of Trees”
a winter walk led by David Rosher
Winter, with the leaves down, is a great time to observe what botanists call the habit of trees—their growth form or architecture. Characteristics such as a tree's overall shape, bark texture, branching pattern, and twig structure are all helpful in identification. We'll see how habit is affected by location and interactions with neighboring trees. We'll also talk about how a tree's shape can give clues to past land use and natural disturbances.
Learn to see our native trees in new ways!
We'll meet at the main parking lot, by the spring house (1010 Union Run, Lexington)
For more information, or a weather update, contact David: [email protected]
“The Body Language of Trees”
a winter walk led by David Rosher
Winter, with the leaves down, is a great time to observe what botanists call the habit of trees—their growth form or architecture. Characteristics such as a tree's overall shape, bark texture, branching pattern, and twig structure are all helpful in identification. We'll see how habit is affected by location and interactions with neighboring trees. We'll also talk about how a tree's shape can give clues to past land use and natural disturbances.
Learn to see our native trees in new ways!
We'll meet at the main parking lot, by the spring house (1010 Union Run, Lexington)
For more information, or a weather update, contact David: [email protected]