Members-Only Event: Herpetology at Matthews Nature Preserve Herpetology
(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 miles) We are on the hunt for amphibians and reptiles (aka herps) out at Matthews Nature Preserve. Biologist Andrew Cantrell will teach us where […]
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Guided Hike: Ditto Landing Greenway Walk
(3 hours / Easy / 3+ miles) Explore this addition to Huntsville's greenway system along the Tennessee River. We'll start at Ditto Landing, cross Aldridge Creek, trek under the Whitesburg […]
Guided Hike: Blevins Gap Naturalist Hike
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, United States(3 hours / difficult due to elevation change/ 4 miles) Hit the trail with naturalist and STEM Coach Tim Gels to discover the incredible wildlife atop Blevins Gap. We'll make […]
Forest Friends
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United StatesFamilies 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 […]
Free
Tuesdays on the Trail: Impressions of Nature
wade-mountain-trailsGain inspiration from nature and improve observational drawing skills through sketching during a guided hike led by Randolph School art teachers Mary Jones and Vinchenza Sweet. Supplies will be provided. […]
Tuesdays on the Trail: Chapman Mountain Mindfulness
Explore Our LandsEveryone 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 […]
Tuesdays on the Trail: Wildlife Wander
volunteer-home-pageJoin naturalist Kate Gribbin on a search for animal tracks, animal homes, and actual wildlife as we explore and discuss the wildlife that can be found on Monte Sano. Location: Monte […]
Tuesdays on the Trail: Macroinvertebrates of Fagan Creek
Family ActivitiesA wide variety of aquatic macroinvertebrates such as crayfish, snails, and dragonflies, call Fagan Creek home. Botanist Lynne Weninegar will teach participants how to catch and identify these small organisms […]
Forest Friends
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United StatesFamilies 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 […]
Free
Tuesdays on the Trail: Tales and Trails
Corporate PartnersDo you have a favorite nature book? Bring it along to share with author and naturalist Heather Montgomery as we hike the trails of Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. We will […]
Tuesdays on the Trail: Birds of Prey
Wade Mountain PreserveNaturalist Tim Gels will discuss the adaptations of birds of prey as we meet the raptors of Rise Raptor Project, Inc. : an American Kestrel, Eurasian eagle owl, and red-tailed […]
Nature Play Camp
volunteer-home-pageFor children ages 7-11 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 […]