(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles) Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve for our First Day of the Year Hike! This hike on the High trails will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve. After fortifying ourselves with […]
Meet at the Terry Education Pavilion at Chapman Mountain to remove invasive nandina along trails and throughout the preserve. Volunteers should expect to hike up to 1 mile, with little elevation change. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for […]
Families with elementary aged children are invited to attend these homeschool enrichment program events focused on exploring the natural environment to develop a connection to the land, to wildlife and to each other. We will learn about Alabama’s biodiversity and natural resources through weekly seasonal nature-based themes. We will read literature together to spark curiosity […]
(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles) Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve as we hike the “high trails” of the preserve. This hike will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve. We’ll start by heading south from the […]
Trailhead Maintenance and Beautification - Litter cleanup, painting, fence repair, graffiti removal, etc. These shorter workdays may be perfect for those wanting to volunteer outdoors, without taking a hike to and from a worksite. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate […]
Families with young children (ages 3 to 5 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events designed to inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world. Through the sharing of stories, songs, and art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make new discoveries about the plants and animals in […]
Join us to build a new birding platform under the Chapman pines. This elevated deck will allow birders new viewing opportunities at one of North Alabama's best birding locations. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating […]
Join us to build a new birding platform under the Chapman pines. This elevated deck will allow birders new viewing opportunities at one of North Alabama's best birding locations. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating […]
Join us to build a new birding platform under the Chapman pines. This elevated deck will allow birders new viewing opportunities at one of North Alabama's best birding locations. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating […]