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Observing Spring Bird Migration at Chapman Mountain

Written on July 10, 2020.

Guest Post by Herb Lewis, Honorary Master Gardener and Backyard Wildlife and Habitat Enthusiast – creativebirding.com Open forest with dense understory Many North American birds migrate to the tropics in winter and return in the spring to their breeding grounds. During two visits in May to...

REI Grant Supports Preserve Maintenance

Written on June 30, 2020.

Land Trust of North Alabama has been awarded a $7,000 grant from REI Co-op to help support general operating costs in the areas of trail and nature preserve management. Land Trust of North Alabama, a nonprofit organization, provides eight public nature preserves in Madison County offering over 70...

Partnership Preserves 700 Acres for Habitat Protection

Written on June 22, 2020.

The City of Huntsville has donated 700 acres to the Land Trust of North Alabama preserving an extraordinary conservation area in Limestone County. This partnership with the City of Huntsville and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing ensures the protection of sensitive habitat along Beaverdam Creek, which...

Big Tree Hunt

Written on June 1, 2020.

Share the largest tree you can find along our trails for a chance to win! The individual who submits the largest tree wins a $100 REI gift card AND an anonymous donor will make a $1000 gift to Land Trust of North Alabama in your name. How It Works: Go for a hike on a Land Trust nature preserve...

Many Reasons to Love Living Near Nature Preserves

Written on May 27, 2020.

Guest Post by Clarence Washington It’s easy to forget how valuable our natural resources are to daily living. But living near nature preserves provides a constant reminder of how we impact nature and offers convenient access to enjoy all the intangible benefits of wildlands at their finest. And...

Land Trust Awarded Second NEEF Restoration & Resilience Grant

Written on May 20, 2020.

Land Trust of North Alabama is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $24,000 Restoration and Resilience Grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with major funding support from Toyota Motor North America. These funds will support the continued restoration of trails...

Temporary Employment for Workers Affected by Coronavirus

Written on April 6, 2020.

Land Trust of North Alabama is partnering with Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) and Downtown Charitable Fund to provide temporary employment to service industry workers who have been displaced due to the recent coronavirus outbreak. The program will assist unemployed and furloughed workers from...

How to Prepare Before Hitting the Trails

Written on March 31, 2020.

Guest Post by Chad Ayres – Land Trust of North Alabama board member and avid trail runner One question that comes up from time to time is what tips I might suggest to someone new to outdoor recreation, including what equipment I recommend carrying while on the trails. Most likely,...

Don’t Forget the “Other Forest”

Written on February 21, 2020.

Guest Post by Jerry Berg – Land Trust member and Huntsville resident working to implement an urban forest conservation effort. Randolph Ave & Minor Street – Huntsville “Tree hugger?” I don’t mind being called that and I’d bet many Land Trust members don’t either. Some definitions...

Changes to Conservation Partnership in North Alabama

Written on January 6, 2020.

Land Trust of North Alabama believes in protecting and caring for our area’s important natural spaces. Often the best way to ensure we can make the most significant impact is through partnerships. In 2014, The Nature Conservancy in Alabama (TNC) reached out to the Land Trust and invited us to...