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CANCELLED Trail Care: Chapman Mountain

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Assist with construction of an addition to the Bird Blind at Chapman Mountain. We are slightly expanding the blind to better accommodate the popularity of this feature. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended.  Must be 15 or older. Complete a separate registration for […]

Spring Break Pop-up Hike: Chapman Mountain

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Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17 is the week of Spring Break for most of our local school systems so we're offering a series of Pop-Up Hikes. These easy to moderate hikes will be appropriate for mid-elementary-age hikers as well as older kids and adults and are led by Land Trust staff featuring a […]

Hike: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

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(Moderate / Around 1 hour / 1.5 miles) How about a relatively short walk? Hike leader Bob Carroll will take the group from the pavilion to explore the Moonshine, Whole Planet, and Terry Trails. Wildflowers have started to bloom, and trees are beginning to bud – it’s a great time of the year for a […]

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

2023 Member Reception

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All Land Trust Members are invited to celebrate recent successes and learn about current projects. Enjoy refreshments and mingle at Chapman Mountain with Land Trust staff and board. We’ll be available to answer questions and would love to hear from you! Please RSVP by April 24 to 256-534-5263 or questions@landtrustnal.org. Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve will […]

Forest Friends

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

Rain Date: Friday, May 19 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 […]

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

Tuesdays on the Trail: Hunters in the Sky

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How are owls able to hunt at night?  Just how do hawks spot their prey from over a mile away? Can a kestrel really hover in the air?  Birds of prey are remarkably equipped to find, hunt, and capture their prey. During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn about the adaptations that make […]

Photography Hike at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

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(Easy / Around 1.5 hours) Have you ever been on a hike and thought, “Hold on, I want to get a picture?” Then this event is for you. This hike – a stroll, really – will be something a little bit different. The group will walk the trails of Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, but the […]

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

Tuesdays on the Trail: Trees – More than just Really Big Plants

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Trees are some of the biggest – and most important – living things on Earth.  During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn what trees are and how they fill their role in the forest ecosystem.  In addition, participants will have the opportunity to complete a simple art project. Cost: FREE but only available […]