(Moderate / 1.5 hours / About 2 miles) Fagan Creek is beautiful any time of the year, and March is no exception. Join us for a walk through the woods as we enjoy the wildflowers found in this area of the preserve. The route for this hike will start at Cleermont Trailhead and head east […]
(Moderate / Up to 1.5 hours of hiking / About 2 miles) Owls are one of the most fascinating creatures in the forest (according to us, anyway), and this hike exclusively available for Land Trust members is an opportunity to learn a bit more about them as well as go out and listen for them. […]
Cane Creek Canyon is beautiful any time of the year, but the spring season is spectacular! While the beauty of this preserve is more than enough, if you’re looking for yet another reason to spend some time at Cane Creek Canyon, March 30th is National Take a Walk in the Park Day. Come out and […]
(Easy / Around 1 hour / 1.75 miles) For National Take a Walk in the Park Day, why not take a walk in one of the Land Trust’s most park-like preserves? While the exact route of the hike will be determined by the leader, participants will see nearly the entire preserve with the exception of […]
(Moderate / 2 hours / Around 2 miles) Join us for a Members-only Wildflower Wander at Matthews Nature Preserve, a conservation property with limited public access. You will enjoy a relaxed pace stroll with frequent stops to identify and discuss the many spring wildflowers newly in bloom along the trail. Hike Leader: Rachel Young Location: […]
Hosted by Make-a-Wish Alabama 2.63 Miles for Wishes Trailblaze Junior was born out of the desire to help children be a part of raising vital funds for Make-A-Wish Alabama. An offshoot of the Trailblaze Challenge, our chapter's largest fundraising event, Trailblaze Junior is a hiking and fundraising event for participants ages 16 and younger. These […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours, but maybe longer / 2 miles or so) Spring is heading rapidly toward summer, and the warming weather is bringing a host of newly emerged plants for you to learn about. Forager Casey Lanier will lead you through the Hickory Cove Nature Preserve on a route that will be determined […]
(Moderate / 1.5 to 2 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 trail while staying close to home. Participants during this hike will travel along one of the most popular trails […]
(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 around the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. The group will stop during the hike […]
(Moderate / 2.5 hours / 3.25 miles) Celebrate Earth Day with some time in the great outdoors! Blevins Gap Nature Preserve provides some of the best views of Huntsville in the area. If you’ve not seen the city (and Jackson County to the east) from this vantage point, you’re going to want to check it […]
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 […]
(Moderate / 2 hours / Around 3 miles) 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 the Devil’s Racetrack trail. We’ll start at the Spragins Hollow Trailhead, and stay on the Devil’s Racetrack Trail for the entire hike. […]