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We’re starting off our summer Tuesdays on the Trail series with a night hike at Harvest Square! We'll gather at dusk and hike in the preserve as night falls to discover what creatures we see or hear in the darkness. We’ll use UV lights and learn some techniques scientists use in the dark. Do certain […] |
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(Moderate / Around 2 hours / 2.1 miles) This hike, along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, will take hikers to Alum Falls and the rock shelter nearby, two scenic spots on the preserve. The overhang served as a shelter for native residents and travelers over this area’s human history. The trail is relatively easy, with […] |
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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, […] 
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 […] |
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Nature Writing on the Trail Bring your creativity to Blevins Gap Nature Preserve North - Fanning Trailhead for a hike and a new way of looking at nature! You will learn how to observe closely and document nature, combining your observations, personal connections, and environmental themes into reflection-style writing. Naturalist Julie Williams will lead this […] |
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Hump Day Hike at Monte Sano Preserve (June 10 3:00-5:30pm) (Moderate to Difficult/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a somewhat challenging midweek hike at the Monte Sano Nature Preserve starting at the Bankhead trailhead. The hike will start on the new Toll Gate Trail Greenway and climb uphill for approximately 1.6 miles. Then […] |
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(Easy / 1.5 hours or so / around 2 miles) Come out with us as we walk part of the Bradford Creek Greenway. We’ll start at the trailhead by Heritage Elementary School and head south for just about a mile or so. The greenway is paved and wide, so this is the perfect walk for […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 about the plants and animals […]
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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 and animals in […] |
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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 […] |
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(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 […] |
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(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 […] |
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From the Saunter leader, Lynne Weninegar: These walks are planned especially for those Land Trust Members who are nature lovers and at least 60 years old (or feel our age) who just want to relax and enjoy a slow pace while experiencing nature at its best. Please come prepared for nature’s little “distractions – ants, […] |
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1 event,The Expedition: We welcome you to learn about the vast diversity of reptiles and amphibians that call Alabama home. Come join herpetologist Andrew Cantrell on a small adventure to see what we can find on the Wildflower Trail at Monte Sano. The aim is to help you learn about these secretive animals, how to look […] |
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