Movement in Nature Saturday, May 15 at 9 AM (1.5 hours / Easy / .25 miles) Designed for ages K-6, Cristina Byrne will lead children on an exploration of movement and nature as we explore self expression and the building of emotional intelligence using inspiration found from items on the trail. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve - […]
(2 hours / easy to moderate / 2 miles) Join Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the often overlooked wildlife that thrives at Chapman Mountain. Designed for children ages 6-12, but enjoyable and informative for all ages! Location: […]
(3+ miles / Easy to Moderate / 3 hours) Tour the western side of Chapman Mountain Preserve with veteran hike leader Mike Dalen. We'll start with Bulldog Trail and make our way over towards the Alabama A&M extension. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve - 1263 Hwy 72 E, Huntsville, AL 35811 Sign up!
Everyone can benefit from a little stress relief - especially our kids! Head out on the trail with yoga and mindfulness instructor Emily Alman as we let nature inspire us to get calm and connected. After a short hike, we'll create nature mandalas and do a beginner level yoga and mindfulness practice. Please bring a […]
(2 hours / Easy / .75 miles) Did you know that moths far outnumber butterflies and are much more varied? Join us for an evening hike with entomologists Ken and Rufina Ward as we learn about these fascinating creatures. We’ll take a short night hike to our mothing station where we will collect, identify, and […]
Hosted by Huntsville Track Club The race is a 5k cross country/trail course that will be challenging for everyone on the trails at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. There will be grass, gravel, and dirt sections. Registration and information at runsignup.com/Race/AL/Huntsville/AlabamaAM5K
(2 hours / Easy / .75 miles) Did you know that moths far outnumber butterflies and are much more varied? Join us for an evening hike with entomologists Ken and Rufina Ward as we learn about these fascinating creatures. This night hike will take you out to our mothing station where we will collect, identify, […]
(2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Join Land Trust board member Glynn Below and naturalist Donna Baggette on an exploration of the numerous tree species along Terry Trail. Glynn and Donna will point out flora along the way, including the #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month: yellow poplar. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve – 1263 U.S Hwy 72 […]
Trail building on Chapman Mountain continues! We will be headed out for work on the Bulldog Trail. This trail is part of our trail agreement with Alabama A&M to provide public access to 225 acres of University-owned land that adjoins the northern boundary of the Land Trust’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Please join us if […]
Trail building on Chapman Mountain continues! We will be headed out for work on the Bulldog Trail. This trail is part of our trail agreement with Alabama A&M to provide public access to 225 acres of University-owned land that adjoins the northern boundary of the Land Trust’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Please join us if […]
Develop the fundamental skills and tools needed to successfully identify plants in the wild. COST: $50 for Land Trust Members, $75 for Non-Members WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: Saturday, October 2 from 10 AM - 4 PM: Introduction & Breaking Through the "Wall of Green" "What's in a leaf?" - Leaf Identification Principles The two most important […]
Trail building on Chapman Mountain continues! We will be headed out for work on the Bulldog Trail. This trail is part of our trail agreement with Alabama A&M to provide public access to 225 acres of University-owned land that adjoins the northern boundary of the Land Trust’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Please join us if […]