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Workshop: Naturalist Skills and Ecology Basics

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Presented in partnership with Sara Johnson of the North American Land Trust Naturalists seem to have an innate skill for knowing the natural world around them, but like any skill, it is learned, and often honed over years of attention to detail and repeated examination. Many people function in the world with nature as a static […]

CANCELLED – Ecology Hike with Matt Shaw

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

(Moderate / Around 2 hours / About 2 miles) Join naturalist Matt Shaw for a look at the early winter ecosystems of the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. This hike will start at the pavilion and cover parts of the Moonshine, Terry, and Whole Planet trails, making for a relatively easy walk. Plan to stop, look, […]

Forest Friends

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Hike at Chapman Mountain

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles)  Come join us at 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 during this quiet time of the winter season.  […]

Forest Friends

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Forest Friends

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 2023-2024 school year, the Land Trust will […]

Hike at Chapman Mountain

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / About 2 miles)  Enjoy some GREEN with a St. Patrick’s weekend hike on Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, one of our most popular preserves! 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 […]

Forest Friends

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Forest Friends

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Free