In today’s world of multitasking, Boxerwood Nature Center and Woodland Garden is a natural embodiment of the concept. This garden could be labeled a horticultural treasure, an arboretum, a nature center, a birding and wildlife sanctuary, or just a great place to be. Located less than a mile outside of Lexington city limits, Boxerwood grew from the love, interest, and efforts of Robert S. Munger (1911-1988).
The horticultural treasure is the arboretum made up of 7,000 mature trees and shrubs among which are 2,500 labeled cultivars. Although there are dozens of genera, the five most impressive collections are: magnolia (54 varieties), dogwood (81 varieties), dwarf conifers (167 varieties), rhododendrons & azaleas (290 varieties), and Japanese maples (154 varieties).
The Play Trail, adjacent to the nature center parking lot, is open to the public free of charge from dawn to dusk, all year long. The trail is the creation of long time Garden Steward Karen ("KB") Bailey, who designed the unique play space so that area children would have more opportunities to experience nature and make early connections to the natural world.
Boxerwood is located at 963 Ross Road, Lexington, VA. The gardens and Play Trail are open every day during daylight hours. For directions or more information call 540-463-2697 or visit http://www.boxerwood.org.
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