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Guided Hike: Chapman Mountain Winter Tree Identification

Explore Our Lands

(2+ hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Sure, you know your leaves, but how confident are you about bark? Put your skills to the test and join dendrologist Ken Ward on Chapman Mountain for a morning of leafless tree identification and learn how to identify trees in the dead of winter. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature […]

Workshop: Spring Ephemeral Photography

Family Activities

(>1 mile / easy/ 2 hours) Whether you have a fancy DSLR or just a smartphone, improving your wildflower photography is something that everyone can do! Join Jesse Akozbek, photographer and forager with Feral Foraging, for a workshop on taking better photos of wildflowers during the Spring Ephemeral Wildflower season. This class will go over […]

Guided Hike: Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike

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(3+ hours / Difficult due to elevation change / 4 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. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins […]

Guided Hike: Ditto Landing to Redstone Arsenal Greenway

Spring Guided Hike: Oak Park with David Young

(3+ hours / Easy / 3 miles) Explore this future addition to Huntsville’s greenway system along the Tennessee River. Hike leader Mike Dalen will begin at Ditto Landing, cross Aldridge Creek, trek under the Whitesburg Bridges, and follow the river all the way to Redstone Arsenal. Location: Ditto Landing Picnic Pavilion – 293 Ditto Landing […]

Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Photography

Family Activities

(>1 mile/ Easy / 2 hours) Photographers of all levels will head out on freshly blooming Wildflower Trail with professional photographer Cristina Byrne to learn the ins and outs of photographing nature. Wildflowers will be the main subject for the day and all skill levels and cameras - including smart phones - are welcome. Location: […]

Guided Hike: Impact of Non-Native Invasive on Monte Sano Ecology

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(2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Non-native invasive plant species can impact the health and function of our native upland hardwood forests. Callie Schweitzer, USDA Forest Service Research Forester, will discuss the impact non-native invasive plant species are having on our forests and hikers will be able to see some examples of control methods […]

Guided Hike: Archaeology on Rainbow Mountain

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(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 3 miles) Discover Rainbow Mountain through the eyes of archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen. Wander through the trees and rock formations of this hillside oasis in Madison as you learn about the many archaeological features hidden on this beautiful preserve. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve - 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL […]

Guided Hike: Chapman Mountain Tour

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(3+ miles / Easy to Moderate / 3 hours) Tour the western side of Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve with veteran hike leader Mike Dalen. We'll start with Bulldog Trail and make our way over towards the Alabama A&M extension of the property. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve - 1263 Hwy 72 E, Huntsville, AL 35811 […]

Guided Hike: Walls of Jericho

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(6.5 hours / Difficult / 8 miles) The Paint Rock Valley is always stunning. Join us on a hike into the Walls of Jericho, where the clear headwaters of the biologically-significant Paint Rock River begin. Bring 2 liters of water, lunch, and snacks. Rated difficult due to uneven terrain & steep hill climb at the […]

Guided Hike: Intro to Wildlife Photography

Family Activities

(1 mile/ Easy / 2 hours) Photographers of all levels will head out on a freshly bloomed Wildflower Trail with professional photographer Cristina Byrne to learn the ins and outs of photographing wildlife. Wildflowers will be the main subject for the day and all skill levels and cameras (including smart phones) are welcome. Location: Monte […]

Guided Hike: Honeycomb Trail Along the Tennessee River

(7 hours / Difficult / 9 miles) Five bluff overlooks, lake-edge scenic views, ospreys and eagles, and challenging terrain make this one of the best hikes in North Alabama. Join Land Trust Board Member Mike Dalen for a full-day hike along Lake Guntersville. Cars will be parked at the campground and we'll shuttle back to […]

Guided Hike: Useful Plants and Mushrooms of Spring

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

(1.5 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 1.5 mile) Wild plants and fungi have long been sought out for their medicinal and culinary benefits. Join local forager, Jesse Akozbek, to learn more about useful plants and mushrooms that can be found in the wild during spring. All skill levels are welcome! Kids are free to […]