Regrettably, we've had to cancel this program. Please watch for it again in the spring! Does your child have a flair for the dramatic? Do they also love scrambling over rocks and building forts in the woods? Land Trust of North Alabama is pleased to offer a three-part outdoor theatre workshop at Monte Sano Nature […]
Join Land Trust of North Alabama at the Alabama Science Festival celebrating it's 5th and BIGGEST STEAMfest at the hottest spot in town: THE ORION AMPHITHEATER. A fun and incredible experience for all ages. The Alabama Science Festival seeks to inspire future STEAM enthusiasts for generations to come. Learn More
(Moderate / 2 hours / Around 3 miles) The view from Devil’s Racetrack Trail is not one to be missed, especially with much of the view cleared by leaf-fall! If you haven’t seen it yet, join us for a hike up the Devil’s Racetrack Trail. We’ll start at the Spragins Hollow Trailhead, and stay on […]
Enjoy an afternoon of fun, educational activities for all ages! Explore the outdoor world with a variety of activities, including the opportunity to learn about birds of prey, foraging, geology, and trees. You can walk the trails and visit the Terry Education Pavilion to learn from the several naturalists and education partners we’ll have on […]
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 appreciate the scenery – don’t expect a fast pace the whole […]
Regrettably, we've had to cancel this program. Please watch for it again in the spring! Does your child have a flair for the dramatic? Do they also love scrambling over rocks and building forts in the woods? Land Trust of North Alabama is pleased to offer a three-part outdoor theatre workshop at Monte Sano Nature […]
(Moderate / 1.5 to 2 hours / 1.5 miles) Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, “hidden” just a short distance from downtown Madison, is a favorite hiking destination for folks in the area looking to get on the trail while staying close to home. Participants during this hike will travel along one of the most popular trails […]
Hosted in partnership with Alabama Audubon Join Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard and Alabama Audubon for a Birder’s Open House this November at Land Trust of North Alabama’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Land Trust Education Director Tim Gels will enlighten guests about the history of the property and answer questions about how the Land Trust secures […]
Land Trust of North Alabama’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve is a natural treasure located within 5 minutes from downtown Huntsville. With its education pavilion, restrooms, varied terrain, and relatively easy trails, this preserve is the site of many of the Land Trust’s educational activities and programs. During the 2024-2025 school year, the Land Trust will […]
(Easy / Around 1 hour / 1.2 miles) How much can you learn about nature in a North Alabama autumn when the leaves are fallen and animals are bedding down for the winter? A lot more than you'd think! Break up your week with a hike on the beautiful Wildflower Trail with one of Land […]
Note: The date for this hike has changed. It has moved from the 9th to the 16th of November. (Moderate/2 hours/Around 3 miles) As we look more toward winter, there are still treats to be found in the forest, but you have to know where to look! Join forager Casey Lanier at the Fanning Trailhead […]
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 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/around 3 hours/around 6 miles) Come and check out Land Trust's newest trail on Green Mountain Nature Preserve! Beginning at the Astalot trailhead, be prepared for a beautiful morning climbing the west side of Green Mountain. This trail ascends a total of six hundred feet in elevation, but there are plenty of comfortable sections along […]
(Easy / Around 1 hour / 1.75 miles) After all the feasting of this week, come out to Harvest for an easy, breezy hike. 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, […]