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Foraging Hike at Wade Mountain

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Pulaski Pike Trailhead) 6946 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville

(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. […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Nature Journaling at Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Come explore the wilds of Rainbow Mountain! We will map our way, search for sneaky species, and sketch what we find. Paper and pencil will be provided—or bring your own journal or clipboard. Cost: […]

Homeschool Teen Hike at Wade Mountain

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) 10130 Spragins Hollow Road, Huntsville, AL, United States

(Moderate / About 2 hours / About 2 miles or so) Bring a snack and a sketchpad/nature journal (optional) and join us for a monthly Homeschool Teen Hike! Led by Land Trust hike leader Bri Cobert, this will be a casual walk. The group will stop during the hike to sketch, take pictures, or just […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Watersheds and Agriculture

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Join us out at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve to explore the nature of watersheds and agriculture. Bethel Springs trailhead offers examples of three distinct areas within a short hike:  an agricultural field, a hardwood […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Early Birds at Chapman Mountain

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

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: The early bird gets the worm, so set your […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Gamer Hike at Blevins Gap

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) 2275 Cecil Ashburn Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Some of the most popular games today, like Fortnight, […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Herpetology

Matthews Nature Preserve (Closed Property) Toney, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Search with herpetology expert Andrew Cantrell for the snakes […]

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 […]

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Tuesdays on the Trail: Butterflies and Other Pollinators

Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Explore the world of graceful and dainty native butterflies […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Reptiles and Amphibians

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

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Join reptile enthusiast and rescuer Beth Girard at the […]