(2+ hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Sure, you know your leaves, but how confident are you about bark? Put your skills to the test and join dendrologist Ken Ward on Chapman Mountain for a morning of leafless tree identification and learn how to identify trees in the dead of winter. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature […]
Families with young children (ages 18 months to 5 years) can become Forest Friends through this series of nature discovery events designed to encourage a sense of wonder about the natural world. Through the sharing of stories and songs and the creation of art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make […]
(>1 mile / easy/ 2 hours) Whether you have a fancy DSLR or just a smartphone, improving your wildflower photography is something that everyone can do! Join Jesse Akozbek, photographer and forager with Feral Foraging, for a workshop on taking better photos of wildflowers during the Spring Ephemeral Wildflower season. This class will go over […]
(3+ hours / Difficult due to elevation change / 4 miles) Head out on the trail with 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 the top of Wade Mountain. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins […]
(3+ hours / Easy / 3 miles) Explore this future addition to Huntsville’s greenway system along the Tennessee River. Hike leader Mike Dalen will begin at Ditto Landing, cross Aldridge Creek, trek under the Whitesburg Bridges, and follow the river all the way to Redstone Arsenal. Location: Ditto Landing Picnic Pavilion – 293 Ditto Landing […]
(>1 mile/ Easy / 2 hours) Photographers of all levels will head out on freshly blooming Wildflower Trail with professional photographer Cristina Byrne to learn the ins and outs of photographing nature. Wildflowers will be the main subject for the day and all skill levels and cameras - including smart phones - are welcome. Location: […]
(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 3 miles) Discover Rainbow Mountain through the eyes of archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen. Wander through the trees and rock formations of this hillside oasis in Madison as you learn about the many archaeological features hidden on this beautiful preserve. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve - 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL […]
(3+ miles / Easy to Moderate / 3 hours) Tour the western side of Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve with veteran hike leader Mike Dalen. We'll start with Bulldog Trail and make our way over towards the Alabama A&M extension of the property. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve - 1263 Hwy 72 E, Huntsville, AL 35811 […]
(6.5 hours / Difficult / 8 miles) The Paint Rock Valley is always stunning. Join us on a hike into the Walls of Jericho, where the clear headwaters of the biologically-significant Paint Rock River begin. Bring 2 liters of water, lunch, and snacks. Rated difficult due to uneven terrain & steep hill climb at the […]