This hike is a reschedule from the planned saunter on May 25. For our May saunter, come up to the Fanning Trailhead and discover the wildflowers on the Jones Valley Loop. Participants should not expect to hike more than one mile during these events; however, please remember that most Land Trust trails are dirt, contain […]
To kick off the 2025 series of Tuesdays on the Trail, please join us at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve, where education director Tim Gels will introduce elementary-aged students to the many layers and elements of the forest. Even if you've been for a hike at Wade Mountain before, you may be surprised at what new […]
June 9-13 for ages 6-8 | June 16-20 for ages 8-11 Let's go where curiosity leads! Land Trust of North Alabama's Nature Play Camp seeks to hone children's innate curiosity in nature and allow them the freedom to explore. Topics for this week-long day camp at Monte Sano Nature Preserve will include water critters, fossils, being […]
The Mission: Come out to Harvest Square to solve some mysteries! Author and educator Heather Montgomery will lead you on a hike around Harvest Square to find clues and discuss some of nature's smallest puzzles. Register Location: Harvest Square Nature Preserve--111 Allyson Sadie Blvd. Harvest, AL 35749 Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members at the […]
Land Trust of North Alabama is pleased to offer the public an important information session about urban wildfire prevention and management. We are fortunate to have a panel of experts from related fields to speak to this topic, including the City of Huntsville Fire Department, the Alabama Forestry Commission, and the Society of American Foresters […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours, but maybe longer / 2 miles or so) For the last foraging hike of the spring, forager Casey Lanier will lead you through the Wade Mountain Nature Preserve on a route that will be determined the day of the event. Learn more about how foraging changes as the seasons do. […]
Week 2 is now full. June 9-13 for ages 6-8 | June 16-20 for ages 8-11 Let's go where curiosity leads! Land Trust of North Alabama's Nature Play Camp seeks to hone children's innate curiosity in nature and allow them the freedom to explore. Topics for this week-long day camp at Monte Sano Nature Preserve will […]
Water, water, everywhere...but should we take a drink? Join naturalist educator Katie Saxon at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve to explore water's role in shaping an ecosystem, and the ways that humans can influence that role. Register Location: Bethel Spring Nature Preserve--2641 Cherry Tree Rd. Gurley, AL 35748 Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members at the […]
(Moderately difficult / 2 hours / 2 miles) Bethel Spring Nature Preserve has one of the most beautiful waterfalls on any of the Land Trust preserves and one of the largest in Madison County. This hike will start with an easy walk on the Bethel Creek Loop Trail. Things get a bit more challenging though […]
In the summer months our senior saunters will be held on Saturday mornings to help us beat the heat! On the second official day of summer, join us at Wade Mountain for a longer saunter than usual (around 2 miles this time!). Please remember that most Land Trust trails are dirt, contain loose rocks and […]
The Expedition: We welcome you to learn about the vast diversity of reptiles and amphibians that call Alabama home. Come join herpetologist Andrew Cantrell on a small adventure to see what we can find at Green Mountain Nature Preserve. The aim is to help you learn about these secretive animals, how to look for them […]
Ever wanted to learn to fish? Do you want to make sure you're making ethical decisions about the way you fish, for food or sport? Please join Land Trust educator Clark McClung out at Harvest Square Nature Preserve, where he'll be teaching fishing with an environmentally-conscious mindset. Any individual from ages 6 and up is […]
The Expedition: Join reptile enthusiast and rescuer Beth Girard at the Chapman Mountain pavilion to see a few scaly friends up close. Discuss the many differing adaptations among lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, and other herps that help them survive in the wild, and find out about a few of the oft-misidentified and misunderstood local reptiles. […]