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Alabama A&M Partnership Expands Chapman Mountain Trail Network

Written on June 27, 2018.

Three miles of trails are currently open on Chapman Mountain. Alabama A&M University and Land Trust of North Alabama have partnered to expand the existing trail network at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. The University owns approximately 225 acres adjoining the northern boundary of the Land...

A Recreation Destination

Written on May 30, 2018.

Hopefully you’ve heard the news. Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, our 7th public preserve, is officially open! This 371 acre property is located just to the east of Huntsville on HWY 72. While we have plans for 10 miles of trails, a little over 3 miles are currently open and ready to...

Summer Tips from a Land Steward

Written on May 21, 2018.

Land Steward Brandon Perry shared a few of his best tips and tricks for staying safe and having fun on the trails this summer as temps get hotter and some wildlife become more active! Snakes Keep an eye out for snakes. Snakes are friends and we don’t harm them. Please be careful when hiking and...

Wildflowers on Wildflower Trail

Written on March 23, 2018.

In honor of the arrival of spring, we’re highlighting some of our favorite wildflowers to keep an eye out for while visiting Land Trust trails. We highly recommend a visit to Wildflower Trail on Monte Sano Nature Preserve this time of year for the best opportunity to catch most of these in...

Family Ranch Shared & Preserved Forever

Written on March 21, 2018.

Originally published February 2018 in Land Trust of North Alabama’s 2017 Annual Impact Report. Located on a finger of Keel Mountain just east of the Madison/Jackson County line and south of Hwy 72 is the newest “preserve to be” for the Land Trust of North Alabama. The property, once part of...

New Year, New Trails

Written on December 29, 2017.

In October 2017, we acquired a new property that adds 80 acres to the 800-acre Wade Mountain Nature Preserve located in North Huntsville. Our land stewards alongside an army of trail care volunteers made a big push in December and completed 2 miles of new trails at our new Fleming Trailhead to...

Everyone can do something…

Written on December 11, 2017.

There are many ways you can make an impact and support land preservation in North Alabama. We’ve compiled a giving guide to help you select the option that best fits your giving style. Let us know if you have questions. We’ll be happy to help! Please consider an end-of-year donation...

Berry Mountain – Limestone, Family Lore, and Valley Views

Written on December 7, 2017.

At least once each year, Land Trust staff takes a break from our normal routine for a staff hike. We explore a property together that most of the team may have never seen before and in the process enjoy a reminder of why our work is important. Last week, our staff hike for 2017 took us to one of...

Toyota Alabama Gifts Land Trust $50,000 to Complete Outdoor Education Pavilion

Written on November 6, 2017.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama has pledged the final $50,000 needed for construction of an outdoor education pavilion at the Land Trust of North Alabama’s new Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. The 371 acre preserve, located just to the east of Huntsville on HWY 72 East, is scheduled to open...

New Trails to Explore at Green Mountain Nature Preserve

Written on November 2, 2017.

Our Land Stewards and trail care volunteers have been busy making improvements and additions at Green Mountain Nature Preserve over the past few months. Here’s some updates on our progress: We’ve added .6 mile Talus Trail, which connects directly to Alum Hollow Trail. Talus meaning “a sloping...