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Weekend Wanderings at Monte Sano Nature Preserve

Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, Huntsville, AL, United States

Weekend Wanderings, our program for young hikers, will highlight 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. When: Hosted monthly. Check our event calendar for upcoming dates. Registration opens at the beginning of the month. Cost: FREE but membership to support our mission […]

Workshop: Intro to Digital Photography

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

The Land Trust is proud to present a free workshop on nature photography with amateur photographer Paul Lemon. This workshop will be conducted over the course of two sessions. DAY 1 - Saturday, May 4 from 2:30-3:30 PM In session 1, Paul will discuss the basics of digital photography, including equipment needs and functions, techniques […]

Forest Friends

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Workshop: Intro to Digital Photography

Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead) 13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, United States

The Land Trust is proud to present a free workshop on nature photography with amateur photographer Paul Lemon. This workshop will be conducted over the course of two sessions. DAY 1 - Saturday, May 4 from 2:30-3:30 PM In session 1, Paul will discuss the basics of digital photography, including equipment needs and functions, techniques […]

***CANCELLED***Homeschool Hike for Teens

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) 10130 Spragins Hollow Road, Huntsville, AL, United States

(Moderate / About 2 hours / About 2 miles or so) Bring a snack and a sketchpad/nature journal (optional) and join us for a monthly Homeschool Teen Hike! Led by Land Trust hike leader Bri Cobert, this will be a casual walk. The group will stop during the hike to sketch, take pictures, or just […]

**Postponed** Foraging Hike at Harvest Square

Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United States

This hike has been postponed to Sunday, May 19.  The times are 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Easy / Around 2 hours, but maybe longer / 2 miles or so) At Harvest Square Nature Preserve, find out about the special plants you might find foraging around ponds on a pleasant mid-spring walk. Forager Casey Lanier will […]

Forest Friends

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Free

Foraging Hike at Wade Mountain

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Pulaski Pike Trailhead) 6946 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville

(Moderate / Around 2 hours, but maybe longer / 2 miles or so)   For the last foraging hike of the spring, forager Casey Lanier will lead you through the Wade Mountain Nature Preserve on a route that will be determined the day of the event. Learn more about how foraging changes as the seasons do. […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Nature Journaling at Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Come explore the wilds of Rainbow Mountain! We will map our way, search for sneaky species, and sketch what we find. Paper and pencil will be provided—or bring your own journal or clipboard. Cost: […]

Homeschool Teen Hike at Wade Mountain

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) 10130 Spragins Hollow Road, Huntsville, AL, United States

(Moderate / About 2 hours / About 2 miles or so) Bring a snack and a sketchpad/nature journal (optional) and join us for a monthly Homeschool Teen Hike! Led by Land Trust hike leader Bri Cobert, this will be a casual walk. The group will stop during the hike to sketch, take pictures, or just […]

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Nature Play Camp 2024

Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Watersheds and Agriculture

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

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Join us out at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve to explore the nature of watersheds and agriculture. Bethel Springs trailhead offers examples of three distinct areas within a short hike:  an agricultural field, a hardwood […]