Stop by the Overlook at Blevins Gap Trailhead to watch the sunset and learn more about the view below. Land Trust volunteer John Stanton will be on-site to help identify points of interest visible from that location and provide interesting insight. Sunset will take place around 4:30 PM. No registration is required for this informal […]
Stop by the Overlook at Blevins Gap Trailhead to watch the sunset and learn more about the view below. Land Trust volunteer John Stanton will be on-site to help identify points of interest visible from that location and provide interesting insight. Sunset will take place around 4:30 PM. No registration is required for this informal […]
Controversial Conservation: A Tale of Two Alabama Giants - the American Alligator and the Whooping Crane presented by Andrew Cantrell During this presentation Andrew Cantrell, Wildlife Research Coordinator at Alabama A&M University and lifelong Huntsville resident, will share information on two of north Alabama's more unusual residents: The American Alligator and the Whooping Crane. They […]
This event has been cancelled due to weather. We hope you can join us for another Forest Friends in 2023. 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, […]
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 […]
Hosted by Huntsville Madison County Public Library On the list of reasons why Madison County is a wonderful place to live, the Land Trust of North Alabama surely sits somewhere near the top! With eight public preserves and more than 70 miles of hiking trails, there are outdoor experiences available for people of all ages […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
(Moderate / 2 hours / Around 2 miles) Join us for a Members-only Wildflower Hike Series at Matthews Nature Preserve, a conservation property normally closed to the public. You will enjoy a relaxed pace stroll with Botanist Lynne Weninegar as your guide. Lynne will make frequent stops to identify and discuss the many spring wildflowers […]
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 […]