(Moderate / Around 2 hours, but maybe longer / 2 miles or so) Spring is heading rapidly toward summer, and the warming weather is bringing a host of newly emerged plants for you to learn about. Forager Casey Lanier will lead you through the Hickory Cove Nature Preserve on a route that will be determined […]
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 […]
***This event has been reschedule to Thursday, April 18 due to weather.*** 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 […]
(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 around the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. The group will stop during the hike […]
Join Land Trust of North Alabama as we host the first annual STEM at the Preserve event with support from Toyota and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF). All members of the public are invited to attend this celebration of pollinators and their importance to the ecosystem. Bring the whole family for a morning of fun, educational […]
Weekend Wanderings, our program for young hikers, will highlight a different Land Trust preserve each month, providing participants with a variety of opportunities to explore, develop some new skills, and learn about the natural environment. When: Hosted monthly. Check our event calendar for upcoming dates. Registration opens at the beginning of the month. Cost: FREE but membership to support our mission […]
The Land Trust is proud to present a free workshop on nature photography with amateur photographer Paul Lemon. This workshop will be conducted over the course of two sessions. DAY 1 - Saturday, May 4 from 2:30-3:30 PM In session 1, Paul will discuss the basics of digital photography, including equipment needs and functions, techniques […]