Have you ever been on a walk through the woods and wondered to yourself, “What are all of these trees?” Recognizing the trees around you is an incredible and valuable skill. It creates a sense of familiarity that will make you feel at home in the forest! Identifying trees may sound daunting, but it is […]
Land Trust of North Alabama is partnering with Cain Creek Outdoors to offer a Wilderness First Aid course at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. This 16-hour course will provide you with the skills and confidence to assess and treat trauma and illnesses in the backcountry when help is more than an hour away. This course will […]
Families with young children (ages 18 months 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 […]
Bring a snack and a sketchpad/nature journal (optional) and join us for a monthly Homeschool Teen Hike! Led by Land Trust hike leader Bri Cobert, this will be a casual walk. The group will stop during the hike to sketch, take pictures, or just appreciate the scenery – don’t expect a fast pace the whole […]
Families with young children (ages 18 months 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 […]
Land Trust of North Alabama’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve is a natural treasure located within 5 minutes from downtown Huntsville. With its education pavilion, restrooms, varied terrain, and relatively easy trails, this preserve is the site of many of the Land Trust’s educational activities and programs. During the 2024-2025 school year, the Land Trust will […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / About 2 miles) The Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve is becoming one of our more popular preserves – come see why! For this hike, your hike leader will take the group through the “flat” part of the preserve, exploring the Driskell and Chasco Trails as well as parts of the […]
Join us to take care of maintenance projects, including cutbacks along the trails and clean up around the pavilion. 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 (each person must sign a waiver). Guardians may sign up […]
Enjoy an afternoon of fun, educational activities for all ages! Explore the outdoor world with a variety of activities, including the opportunity to learn about birds of prey, foraging, geology, and trees. You can walk the trails and visit the Terry Education Pavilion to learn from the several naturalists and education partners we’ll have on […]
Hosted in partnership with Alabama Audubon Join Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard and Alabama Audubon for a Birder’s Open House this November at Land Trust of North Alabama’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Land Trust Education Director Tim Gels will enlighten guests about the history of the property and answer questions about how the Land Trust secures […]
Unfortunately, this month's event has been canceled. Please see the dates for our spring-season events below. Land Trust of North Alabama’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve is a natural treasure located within 5 minutes from downtown Huntsville. With its education pavilion, restrooms, varied terrain, and relatively easy trails, this preserve is the site of many of […]
Families with young children (ages 18 months 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 […]
