Families with young children (ages 3 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 in […]
Due to forecasted weather and trail conditions, we've had to cancel this hike. Please watch for this to possibly be rescheduled. If nothing else, we hope to see you at the May event! (Moderate / about 2 hours / around 2 miles) We will hike Legacy Loop which starts at the City of Huntsville’s Trailhead […]
***Canceled*** (Moderate/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a midweek hike at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve located just to the east of Huntsville on HWY 72. This hike will start with an easy walk on the Moonshine Trail. There will be a brief climb up the Whole Planet Trail followed by a stroll […]
Join us for Spring Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. For spring Homeschool Day, we will go for a birdwatching hike and do some fun bird activities. Because of the Pre-K through grade 12+ nature of homeschooling, the available activities will offer families the flexibility to dive as deeply as they would like into […]
Join us for an after school hands-on, outdoor STEAM adventure for children 8 to 12 years old! This program blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math with nature-based exploration to inspire curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Students will participate in engaging, seasonal activities. Each session includes a short interactive lesson followed by hands-on projects that […]
***POSTPONED for 05/16*** (Moderate / 2 hours) Join forager, Casey Lanier, to search Devil's Racetrack Trail on Wade Mountain for edible plants. A FEW NOTES: This hike is educational, so if you’re looking for a walk with no long stops to talk, it’s probably not what you’re looking for. The hike is scheduled to last […]
***CANCELED*** Join us for Saturday morning yoga at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve! Stretch, strengthen, and flow with instructor Claudette Dahlberg in a peaceful outdoor setting near the Terry Education Pavilion. Free for Land Trust members, a $5 donation is requested for non-members (not required). Bring a mat, towel, water, sunscreen, and bug spray! Register here […]
Monday, May 11th from 9:30 - 11:00 Families with elementary aged children are invited to attend these homeschool enrichment program events focused on exploring the natural environment to develop a connection to the land, to wildlife and to each other. We will learn about Alabama’s biodiversity and natural resources through weekly seasonal nature-based themes. We […]
Families with young children (ages 18 months to 3 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 […]
(Moderate / 2 hours) Join forager, Casey Lanier, to search Devil's Racetrack Trail on Wade Mountain for edible plants. A FEW NOTES: This hike is educational, so if you’re looking for a walk with no long stops to talk, it’s probably not what you’re looking for. The hike is scheduled to last 2 hours, but […]
(Easy / Around 1 hour / 1.75 miles) Harvest Square Nature Preserve has a lot of things about it that appeal to the casual hiker: Its trails are relatively easy to walk on, there’s not a lot of mileage, and – best of all – there are no hills! Mapping this hike shows it to […]
Join the Land Trust of North Alabama for 100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kickoff Hike! Kick-start an active, healthy lifestyle while exploring Alabama's natural beauty and connecting with fellow hikers by joining the Land Trust on April 25th at 1:00 at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve for the event. For this event, the first 50 hikers will […]