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Critical Acres Available on Chapman Mountain

Written on February 17, 2022.

Land Trust of North Alabama has an opportunity to protect 92 acres on Chapman Mountain, just minutes from downtown Huntsville. This addition would fill a major hole in the existing Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, bringing the total preserved acreage on the mountain to 551. The expansion of...

Exciting Additions to End 2021

Written on January 20, 2022.

Land Trust of North Alabama ended 2021 with two final additions totaling 199 acres, making our total for the year 452 acres! The first of these land acquisitions was 176 acres in Limestone County located along Interstate 65. This donation, of the Garrett Refuge from John and Kathy Garrett, was...

Hike the Land Trust

Written on January 10, 2022.

Discover ALL 70+ miles of #landtrustnal adventure! Take on the challenge at your own pace or follow our Hike the Land Trust guided hike series throughout 2022 as we lead the way to help you cover ALL Land Trust public trails! Share your adventures with #landtrustnal. Download our Trail...

Chapman Mountain: What’s the Story?

Written on December 15, 2021.

Land Trust of North Alabama currently has 97 named trails on our public nature preserves, totaling approximately 70 miles. Each one has a unique name some of which we are frequently asked about. Many trails are named for the area’s natural or historic features. Others honor a land donor,...

Building a Boardwalk at Bethel

Written on October 29, 2021.

We recently installed a boardwalk at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve providing access to the springhouse. The project was funded by a grant from National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and we got lots of help from volunteers with CASA of Madison County, who typically utilize their skills...

Harvest Square: What’s the Story?

Written on September 30, 2021.

Blevins Gap: What’s the Story?

Written on August 3, 2021.

Bethel Spring: What’s the Story?

Written on July 1, 2021.

The History of Bloucher Ford Nature Preserve

Written on April 23, 2021.

Guest Post by Natalie Falkenberry Bloucher Ford Nature Preserve is a Land Trust conservation property rich with North Alabama history. The property spans 28 acres and is situated in Northeast Madison County at the intersection of Flint River and Mountain Fork. Recently Ben Hoksbergen, local...

Land Donation Expands Green Mountain Nature Preserve

Written on April 19, 2021.

Huntsville Residents Bob and Sue Kuehlthau have donated 248 acres to Land Trust of North Alabama expanding Green Mountain Nature Preserve and sharing land they love with the community. The Keuhlthau’s also donated the original 122 acres in South Huntsville that created the preserve in 2016,...