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  • Nature Play Camp 2026

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    Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, Huntsville, AL, United States

    SOLD OUT: June 8-12 for ages 6-8 | June 15-19 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, […]

  • Monday Mountain Explorers: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve

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

    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 will read literature together to spark curiosity […]

  • Tuesdays on the Trails: Blevins Gap North

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

    Sunlight and Chlorophyll Today's Tuesdays on the Trail is brought to you by the color green! Join Bob Carroll at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve North* to explore the nature of sunlight and color, and to experiment with making leaf prints and using pinhole cameras. Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members at the […]

  • Hump Day Hike at Blevins Gap

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

    Hump Day Hike at Blevins Gap North (June 17 3:00-5:30pm) (Moderate/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a midweek hike at the Blevins Gap Nature Preserve located in South Huntsville. This hike will start at the Fanning trailhead with a climb up the Fanning Trail to the Stevenson Trail. We will rejoin the Fanning […]

  • ***Postponed*** Monday Mountain Explorers

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

    ***Postponed for June 24*** 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 will read literature […]

  • **Postponed** Little Forest Friends

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

    ***Postponed for Wednesday, June 24th*** 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 […]

  • **Postponed** Forest Friends at Chapman Mountain

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

    ***Postponed for 06/24*** 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 […]

  • Tuesdays on the Trails: Bethel Springs

    Tuesdays on the Trail
    Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

    How Water Shapes the Land Join Naturalist Katie Saxon at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve to learn about water. How does water move in the landscape and shape the environment? Join naturalist educator Katie Saxon at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve to explore water's role in shaping the landscape and the ways that humans can influence that […]

  • Hump Day Hike at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserves

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

    (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 Plant Trail followed by a stroll along […]

  • Hike at Hickory Cove

    Hickory Cove Nature Preserve 1500 Trailhead Main St, Huntsville, Alabama

    (Moderate / about 2 hours / around 2 miles) Hikers will walk this preserve’s primary trail, the Legacy Loop. Covering much of the preserve, this hike will show you some of the beauty this hillside has to offer. Meeting Location: Trailhead Greenway Parking - 1500 Trailhead Main St, Huntsville, AL 35811 Coming from Huntsville, head […]

  • Senior Saunter at Harvest Square Nature Preserve

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

    From the Saunter leader, Lynne Weninegar:  Senior Saunter is designed for Land Trust members aged 60 and older (or anyone who feels young at heart and enjoys a slower pace). These gatherings are an opportunity to connect with nature and one another without the pressure of keeping up with a group hike or reaching a […]

  • Monday Mountain Explorers

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

    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 will read literature together to spark curiosity […]