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Members-only Guided Hike: History of Rainbow Mountain

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History of Rainbow Mountain (2 hours / Moderate to Difficult – due to rocky terrain / 3 miles) The trails of Rainbow Mountain are adorned with many fascinating geological formations. Learn more about the history of this natural area and what led to the creation of these intricate formations with STEM Coach and naturalist Tim Gels. […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Bethel Spring Archaeology 

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

Bethel Spring Archaeology (2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 1.5 Miles) Get a view of our newest nature preserve through the eyes of archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen. Enjoy the picturesque farmland and breathtaking waterfall as you learn about the many archaeological features hidden on this beautiful preserve. Location: Bethel Spring Nature Preserve – 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Blevins Gap Tree Identification Hike

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Blevins Gap Tree Identification Hike (2 hours/ Moderate to Difficult – due to elevation changes / 1.5 miles) Our newest trails on Blevins Gap have a variety of trees to explore! Sweetgum? Chittamwood? Maple? You’ll know the difference after an afternoon learning how to identify some of our native species with Forester Callie Schweitzer. Location: Blevins Gap […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Monte Sano Plant Identification

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Monte Sano Plant Identification (2 hours / Moderate / 1.5 miles) Finish off your weekend with an adventure on Monte Sano Mountain with naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions. Enjoy the beautiful sights of Old Railroad Bed Trail and the cool fall air while stopping along the way to explore the natural wonders of Alabama forest […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Useful Plants and Mushrooms of Early Winter

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Saturday, November 7 at 9 AM Useful Plants and Mushrooms of Early Winter (1 mile / Easy / 1.5 hours) Winter is not often associated with an abundance of wild plants and fungi to find in the wild, but there is still so much to find! Join local forager, Jesse Akozbek, to learn more about useful plants […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike

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Sunday, November 8 at 2 PM Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike (2 hours / Moderate with elevation change / 2.5 miles) Head out on the trail with Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the often-overlooked wildlife that thrives at the […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Oak Park History Hike

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Oak Park History Hike (2.5 hours / Difficult – due to slippery, rocky surfaces / 3 miles) Join Historian David Young on an exploration of the Oak Park Trail system – a joint effort between Oak Park neighborhood volunteers and the Land Trust. The route will follow the Dallas Branch drainage basin, which includes a walk […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Women’s Outdoor Safety Hike

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Women’s Outdoor Safety Hike (2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 2.2 miles) Everyone benefits from being in nature, but sometimes fear of the unknown or need for community keeps women from exploring the outdoors. Join naturalist and wilderness skills guide Kate Gribbin to learn the basic safety information all women should know when hitting the trails.  All levels […]

Members-only Guided Hike: Rainbow Mountain Mushroom Identification

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Rainbow Mountain Mushroom Identification (2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 1.5 miles) Curious to know more about the fungi adorning the trails and trees at Rainbow Mountain? Join naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions to learn more about identifying common North Alabama mushroom species. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve – 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL 35758 Sign Up! […]

Rainbow Mountain Mushroom Identification

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Rainbow Mountain Mushroom Identification (2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 1.5 miles) Curious to know more about the fungi adorning the trails and trees at Rainbow Mountain? Join naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions to learn more about identifying common North Alabama mushroom species. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve – 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL 35758  Sign up! […]

Guided Hike: Rainbow Mountain Mushroom Identification

Family Activities

(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 1.5 miles) Curious to know more about the fungi adorning the trails and trees at Rainbow Mountain? Join naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions to learn more about identifying common North Alabama mushroom species. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve – 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL 35758 Registration is closed. This event is […]

Guided Hike: Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike

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Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike (2+ hours / Moderate with elevation change / 3 miles) Head out on the trail with Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the often-overlooked wildlife that thrives at the top of Wade Mountain. A […]