(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 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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]