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Injury Prevention for Hikers

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Learn how to best avoid injuries while hiking or backpacking from Physical Therapist Phillip Sloan. See demonstrations of exercises that can help prepare you for outdoor adventures and ask questions! Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Pavilion) - 2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 Sign up!

Birding Workshop

Explore Our Lands

We’ve recently been awarded a grant from The Cornell Lab of Ornithology to fund the creation of a bird habitat and education site at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve.  Spend a morning with our partners from Tennessee Valley Audubon Society, North Alabama Birding Society, and Alabama A&M University for a discussion of wildlife habitats, bird identification, and use of eBird for […]

Forest Friends

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

Families 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 natural world. Through the sharing of stories and songs and the creation of art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make […]

Free

Tuesdays on the Trail: It’s All About the Macros!

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

Macroinvertebrates, that is! During this time on the trail we’ll be learning about looking for macroinvertebrates – insect larvae found in the stream – to determine water quality at the Bethel Spring Nature Preserve. Come prepared to get your feet wet! This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer education series. Cost: […]

Forest Friends

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

Families 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 natural world. Through the sharing of stories and songs and the creation of art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make […]

Free

Tuesdays on the Trail: Herp Hike

Matthews Nature Preserve (Closed Property) Toney, AL, United States

Reptiles and amphibians are some of the more common animals on Land Trust properties. During this time on the trail we’ll be on the lookout for these creatures on the Matthews Nature Preserve, a property normally closed to the public. Just so you know, herpetology is the study of these creatures – that’s why we […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Fungus Among Us

Explore Our Lands

The living organisms we’ll be learning about during this time on trail are neither plants nor animals – they’re fungus! Some of them we know by a more common name: Mushrooms. We’ll be doing our investigating and exploring on the Green Mountain Nature Preserve. This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: The Buzz on Pollinators

Wade Mountain Preserve

There are many different insects and animals that move pollen from one plant to another, and we call these creatures pollinators. Join us for this time on the trail as we learn more about these critters at the Harvest Square Nature Preserve. This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer education series. Cost: […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Hunters in the Sky

Explore Our Lands

July 5: Hunters in the Sky at Chapman Mountain Some of the most amazing birds in Alabama and the world go by the description “Birds of Prey.” During this time on the trail at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, we’ll be learning about and looking at some of these magnificent creatures brought to us by […]

Forest Friends

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

Families 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 natural world. Through the sharing of stories and songs and the creation of art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make […]

Free

Tuesdays on the Trail: Adventure Awaits

Family Activities

Land Trust trails are the perfect place for an expedition, and we’ll be introducing you to the skills you need to have a successful adventure of your own. Our time on the trail will be spent learning the basics of safe adventuring. Let’s get out and have fun! This program is part of our Tuesdays […]

BioBlitz Camp

BioBlitz Camp is designed for children ages 12-14 who want to dive into the biological sciences. This research-based camp is hosted in partnership by North Alabama Zoological Society and Land Trust of North Alabama. Spend some time on the banks of Limestone Creek investigating the biodiversity and ecosystems that thrive there. Popsicles, cooling stations, and […]