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Hike: Foraging at Bethel Spring

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

(Moderate/ 1.5 – 2 hours / Around 2 miles)  Join us for our first foraging outing of the year with hike leader Casey Lanier.  As with last year’s hikes, you’ll learn about the basic principles of foraging and explore Bethel Spring Nature Preserve to observe the seasonal edible plants found along the trails. This hike […]

Hike: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

Explore Our Lands

(Moderate / 2 hours / 3 miles) A Monday morning hike? Well, yes! Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve as we hike the “high trails” of what is rapidly becoming a springtime forest. Wildflowers are starting to bloom, and even a few trees are starting to bud out. Hike leader Julie Barnett […]

Hike: Monte Sano Nature Preserve 

Harvest Square Preserve

(Difficult / 2 hours / 2.5 miles) This hike will travel over trails that don’t get nearly as much traffic as those on the north end of Monte Sano Nature Preserve. You’ll start at Three Caves Trailhead and begin by climbing Waterline Trail. This trail is what gives the hike its “difficult” rating because, well, […]

Spring Break Fun at Hays Nature Preserve

Outdoor Incentives - Preserving our Natural Beauty Improves our Business Prospects

On Thursday, March 16, Land Trust of North Alabama will offer hands-on activities to learn about the environment during Spring Break Fun At Hays Nature Preserve hosted by Green Team. Activities for the day will also include, crafts with Green Team, Alabama Water experiments with Alabama 4H, and Water Wheels Outdoor Conservation Lab and activity […]

Hike: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

Explore Our Lands

(Moderate / Around 1 hour / 1.5 miles) How about a relatively short walk? Hike leader Bob Carroll will take the group from the pavilion to explore the Moonshine, Whole Planet, and Terry Trails. Wildflowers have started to bloom, and trees are beginning to bud – it’s a great time of the year for a […]

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 […]

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Hike: Bethel Spring Nature Preserve

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

(Moderately difficult / 2 hours / 2 miles) Bethel Spring Nature Preserve has one of the most beautiful waterfalls on any of the Land Trust preserves and one of the largest in Madison County. This hike will start with an easy walk on Bethel Creek Loop Trail. Things get a bit more challenging though as […]

*Cancelled* Hike: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve

Corporate Partners

This hike has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. We'll keep you posted! (Moderate / 2 hours / Around 3 miles) No fooling – The view from the Devil’s Racetrack trail is not one to be missed! If you haven’t seen it yet, join us for a hike up Devil’s Racetrack […]

Hike: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve CANCELLED

Family Activities

Unfortunately, this hike has been cancelled due to weather and trail conditions.  Look for a Rainbow Mountain hike again in May! (Moderate / 1.5 hours / 1.5 miles) Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, “hidden” just a short distance from downtown Madison, is a favorite hiking destination for folks in the area looking to get on the […]