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Explore nature with us!

Throughout the year, the Land Trust offers programming for kids of all ages to engage with the natural world through a variety of hands-on, outdoor experiences. For more information about our education opportunities, please contact Tim Gels, Education Director, at timg@landtrustnal.org or 256-534-5263.

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Weekend Wanderings

Ages 7-11

Weekend Wanderings

This new program is for children ages of 7-11. Once a month, we’ll explore what makes North Alabama the gem that it is. Programs will include presentations, hikes, art activities, stewardship efforts, or other forms of exploration. 

Tuesdays on the Trail

Ages 6-12

Tuesdays on the Trail

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. Each summer, local experts lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! This program is only available to current Land Trust members at the Trailblazer (Family) level or above.

Forest Friends

Ages 18 months to 5 years

Forest Friends

Families with young children (ages 18 months to 5 years) can enjoy these nature discovery events designed to encourage a sense of wonder about the natural world. Through the sharing of stories and songs and the creation of art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make new discoveries about the plants and animals in this beautiful forest habitat.

High School Outdoor Experience

Freshman – Senior High School Students

High School Outdoor Experience

During the summer months, the Land Trust offers the opportunity for high-school-age students to be outside, learning about the environment of North Alabama, participating in conservation and stewardship activities, and developing skills such as navigation, plant identification, and field journaling.

Young Naturalist

Ages 10-14

Young Naturalists

Is your child passionate about nature and the environment? Enroll them in our unique year-long program designed specifically for homeschooled conservation enthusiasts! This program offers an immersive learning experience with specialists across a range of fascinating fields, including ornithology, dendrology, herpetology, botany, and more.

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Nature Play Camp

Ages 6-12

Nature Play Camp

Let’s go where curiosity leads! Land Trust of North Alabama‘s Nature Play Camp seeks to hone children’s innate curiosity in nature and allow them the freedom to explore. Topics for this week-long summer day camp at Monte Sano Nature Preserve include water critters, fossils, being nature detectives, map reading, animal adaptations, tracks, scat, the magic of trees, and more!

Contact Us

For more information about our education opportunities, please contact Tim Gels, Education Director, at timg@landtrustnal.org or 256-534-5263.

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