(Moderate / Around 2 hours / 2.1 miles) This hike, along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, will take hikers to Alum Falls and Alum Cave, two scenic spots on the preserve. The cave (really a rock overhang) served as a shelter for native residents and travelers over this area’s human history. The trail is relatively […]
(Moderate / Around 2.5 hours / 2.25 miles) Join us for an evening of stargazing as we hike Blevins Gap during a full moon! We will begin on the Bill & Marion Certain Trail at 4:30PM and circle back to the overlook. As we stop to enjoy the moonrise, please note the final descent (last […]
Spend some time with the Land Trust at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve with an afternoon of fun, educational opportunities for all ages! Explore the outdoor world with a variety of activities, including the opportunity to learn about birds of prey, foraging, mountain biking, geology, and trees. You can walk the trails and learn from the […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours / About 2 miles) It’s mid-November, the leaves have almost all fallen, and the forest appears to be shutting down for the winter. What is there to forage during the late fall months? Come out with forager Casey Lanier and find out! This hike is moderate in difficulty due to […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours / about 2 miles) Join Forest Ecologist and long-time Land Trust member Soos Weber for a leisurely walk along the Cold Springs Trail on Monte Sano Nature Preserve. Expect to see the trail in its late autumn glory, and plan to learn a thing or two as Soos interprets many […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours / About 2 miles) Join naturalist Matt Shaw for a look at the early winter ecosystems of the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. This hike will start at the pavilion and cover parts of the Moonshine, Terry, and Whole Planet trails, making for a relatively easy walk. Plan to stop, look, […]
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 […]
Please note: This hike was originally schedule for Saturday, December 9. Due to weather, it has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 16. Take a relaxing stroll through the Bradford Creek Greenway and learn how to recognize trees in the wintertime when they have dropped their leaves! Though the task may seem difficult, your guide, Jesse Akozbek […]
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 […]
Weekend Wanderings, our program for young hikers (ages 6-12 years with accompanying adult), highlights 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. February’s Wander will be at the Wade Mountain Nature Preserve, and we’ll be exploring the […]
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 […]
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 2023-2024 school year, the Land Trust will […]
