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 […]
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 […]
Join us to take care of maintenance projects along High Trail. 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 on behalf of minors. Registration Required. Location: Chapman Mountain […]
In this mini-workshop, you will learn how to recognize trees in the winter when no fresh leaves are available. While this may seem like a daunting task, with the right details, it is actually simple and approachable! The two topics that will be covered are bark and twig/bud identification. To keep our participants warm on […]
Join us to take care of maintenance projects along High Trail. 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 on behalf of minors. Registration Required. Location: Chapman Mountain […]
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 […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / About 2 miles) 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 Terry […]
Happy New Year from the Land Trust of North Alabama! Start 2025 with some time out at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Individuals and families are welcome to come out for a self-guided hike on any of our trails, and be sure to stop by our table for some cookies and hot cocoa. For those with […]
This event has been cancelled due to weather and trail conditions. Please check our events calendar for future installments of this program. 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. […]
