June 17-21 for ages 6-8 | June 24-28 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, fossils, being […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: The early bird gets the worm, so set your alarm and hear some happy birds! Come out to Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve for a Tuesday on the Trail that will reward you with beautiful […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Some of the most popular games today, like Fortnight, Minecraft, and Roblox, take their inspiration from nature. On this hike, we’ll explore the open world map around us- in real life. By looking for […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Search with herpetology expert Andrew Cantrell for the snakes and lizards native to Madison County. Take a special opportunity to spend time hiking at a Land Trust property that is closed to public access. […]
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 […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Explore the world of graceful and dainty native butterflies on this easy-for-kids, no-elevation gain, hike with the Land Trust of North Alabama at our Harvest Square Preserve. This family-friendly walk around the Preserve on […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Join reptile enthusiast and rescuer Beth Girard at the Chapman Mountain pavilion to see a few scaly friends up close. Discuss the many differing adaptations among lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, and other herps that […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Come search for insects and other little critters in the forest and in the water, then investigate your finds. Wear shoes that can get wet (but are enclosed to protect your toes)! We’ll provide […]
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 […]
Have you ever been on a walk through the woods and wondered to yourself, “What are all of these trees?” Recognizing the trees around you is an incredible and valuable skill. It creates a sense of familiarity that will make you feel at home in the forest! Identifying trees may sound daunting, but it is […]
Land Trust of North Alabama is partnering with Cain Creek Outdoors to offer a Wilderness First Aid course at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. This 16-hour course will provide you with the skills and confidence to assess and treat trauma and illnesses in the backcountry when help is more than an hour away. This course will […]
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 […]
