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Take a Hike at Hickory Cove

Written on August 1, 2023.

On a sunny morning at the start of June, Land Trust staff, board, volunteers, members, and hikers gathered to officially open our tenth public preserve – Hickory Cove Nature Preserve. After a moment to share our enormous appreciation for Land Trust supporters, the ribbon was cut to enthusiastic...

Forestland Preserved on Monte Sano

Written on July 20, 2023.

Land Trust of North Alabama has received a donation from See Forever Development Partners of 5.61 acres adjacent to Bankhead Parkway on west Monte Sano. This addition will expand Monte Sano Nature Preserve and maintain popular trail connections. Map shows land donation expanding the Land...

10,000 Acres Conserved in North Alabama

Written on May 1, 2023.

Land Trust of North Alabama has reached a tremendous milestone with the conservation of over 10,000 acres across the region. These acres protected by the community provide habitat and resources to irreplaceable wildlife and plant species, serve as essential spaces for outdoor recreation and...

Native Plants for North Alabama Gardens

Written on April 17, 2023.

Guest Post by Sara Johnson, Conservation Biologist with the North American Land Trust and Land Trust of North Alabama volunteer 34% of plants in the US are at risk of extinction. It is more important than ever to begin reconsidering how important our own backyard or neighborhood is to fighting...

Conservation on Huntsville’s Drake Mountain

Written on April 3, 2023.

Land Trust of North Alabama recently acquired a 44-acre property on Drake Mountain in East Huntsville. Lying on the western side of the mountain and being highly visible from both Dug Hill Road and Highway 431, the forested mountainside is a key acquisition to protect the viewshed within the...

Exciting Changes Happening at Harvest Square

Written on February 27, 2023.

In September 2022, Toyota and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) partnered with the Land Trust of North Alabama for the 2022 National Public Lands Day (NPLD) Signature Event, a large-scale work day at Harvest Square Nature Preserve. This event kicked off a three year $150,000...

Land Trust Named New Caretaker of Cane Creek

Written on February 9, 2023.

Owners and caretakers of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve in Colbert County, Jim and Faye Lacefield, have donated the property to Land Trust of North Alabama. As future stewards, the Land Trust will ensure this unique 693-acre natural treasure in Northwest Alabama is properly and permanently...

Unprecedented Support = Conservation Success

Written on February 2, 2023.

In 2022, our members and donors offered incredible, unprecedented support, with some individuals contributing multiple times throughout the year to fund unique conservation opportunities before they slipped away. This true community effort preserved over 500 acres last year! We can’t thank...

Alabama’s Whooping Cranes and Where to See Them

Written on January 2, 2023.

Guest Post by Jessie Taylor, International Crane Foundation From November to March, North Alabama is home to one of the rarest birds in North America, the endangered whooping crane. Prior to the 1950s, only 20 whooping cranes remained in the wild. Whooping cranes were almost lost forever as a...

A Few of our Favorite Hikes

Written on December 19, 2022.

As the holidays approach and family and friends gather, we hope our trails can offer you entertainment, adventure, solitude, fellowship, rejuvenation – whatever it is you need during this busy, festive time of year. Simply pick a nature preserve, plan your route, gather your supplies, and...