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Tuesdays on the Trail: Water Ecology at Bloucher Ford

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Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

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*KIDS-ONLY* Tim Talk on Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

Rainbow Mountain offers a fascinating collection of limestone formations, varied wildlife, and interesting sights. Explore these features and more on a hike with Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels. Children (ages 6+) with an accompanying adult. This event is open to the public – no membership required.  Sign up for this program!

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Tuesdays on the Trail: Tree ID at Wade Mountain

Family Activities

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

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Tuesdays on the Trail: Tracking at Matthews

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Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

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Tuesdays on the Trail: Mothing at Monte Sano

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Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

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Guided Hike: Fanning Loop with Rick Rodriguez

Saturday, November 9 at 10 AM Fanning Loop with Rick Rodriguez 2 hours / Moderate to difficult / 2 miles Enjoy a good uphill walk with Rick Rodriguez along some of the new Blevins Gap Trails. We'll enjoy the beautiful flora along Jones Valley Trail as we make our way up towards the top of […]

Meditative Hike with Maria Brito

Sunday, November 10 at 2 PM Meditative Hike with Maria Brito 2 hours / Moderate / 3 miles   *Registration has closed - this hike is full* Science has shown that time spent in nature provides invaluable benefits for the body and mind. Join hike leader and yoga instructor Mario Brito  as she guides you […]

Leafless Tree ID Hike

Monte Sano Preserve

(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 miles) Sure, you know your leaves, but how confident are you about bark? Put your skills to the test and join dendrologist Ken Ward on Bradford Creek Greenway in Madison for a morning of leafless tree identification and learn how to identify trees in the dead of winter. Location: Bradford […]

Old Railroad Bed Trail History Hike

(3 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2.5 miles) Join historian Bruce Martin as he leads you on the last vestiges of our Monte Sano Railroad. Visit the trestles, burms, and bridges that allowed the train to take passengers from the Huntsville Depot to the Hotel Monte Sano. Bruce will also share with your photos […]

Honeycomb Trail along the Tennessee River

(7 hours / Difficult / 9 miles) Five bluff overlooks, lake-edge scenic views, ospreys and eagles, and challenging terrain make this one of the best hikes in North Alabama. Join Board Member Mike Dalen for a full-day hike along Lake Guntersville. Cars will be parked at the campground and we’ll shuttle back to the dam. Bring 2 […]

Hike-a-Hound on Green Mountain

Explore Our Lands

(2.5 hours / Moderate / 2.5 miles) This hike is for the dogs! Take an adoptable dog on a test-hike as we partner with A New Leash on Life and get some deserving dogs out on the trails. Rescue enthusiast Nancy Wolfe will be your guide as we make our way to Alum Hollow’s beautiful […]

Members-Only Mushroom ID on Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2 miles) Curious to know more about the fungi adorning the trails and trees at Rainbow Mountain? Join Naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions to learn more about identifying common North Alabama mushroom species. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve – 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL 35758 This event […]