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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

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 […]

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful (KALB) 2023 Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO

Athens State University 300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL, United States

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful (KALB) has partnered with Athens State University to host their 2023 Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO. The event will be held on the campus of Athens State University on Saturday, April 23rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be vendors offering kids activities, earth-friendly products, information, food trucks, and more! […]

NALZ Kids Festival 2023

Explore Our Nature Preserves

The North Alabama Zoological Society is excited to host our 2nd annual outdoor Kids & Family Festival to teach children about Alabama’s unique Biodiversity and help them to have opportunities to be outside and explore nature. Come as a family and join us for a day of fun, food, and the best of Alabama outdoors! […]

Hike: Foraging at Harvest Square Nature Preserve

Wade Mountain Preserve

(Easy / Around 2 hours / 1.75 miles) Springtime is coming to Harvest Square Nature Preserve, and with it are new plants for foraging. Casey has lead foraging hikes since last fall, and it will be neat to see what springtime has brought. This hike around the preserve is not intended for collection, but for […]

Hike: Blevins Gap North

wade-mountain-trails

(Moderate / Around an hour / .75 miles) Is there a better way to start a Monday than with a short hike through the woods? We’re not sure there is! Join hike leader Julie Barnett for a short walk on Jones Valley Loop Trail. This walk is less than a mile, and will probably take […]

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

Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve

Outdoor Incentives - Preserving our Natural Beauty Improves our Business Prospects

Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve is fun for the whole family and it's all FREE. Celebrate Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 22 from 10am-2pm. Come enjoy earth-friendly exhibitors with informative and interactive displays, Southeastern Raptor Center demonstrations, vegetable plant giveaway, face painting, live music from Alli and Christy, hot dogs, […]