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Guided Hike: May #HugaTreeLT Challenge Hike

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(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 3 miles) Each month from April through December, the Land Trust will be highlighting a tree on each preserve and teaching you how to identify the species. The challenge is for you to find the tree, give it a hug, and take a picture to share on social […]

Guided Hike: Chapman Mountain Junior Naturalist Hike

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(2 hours / easy to moderate / 2 miles) Join 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 Chapman Mountain.  Designed for children ages 6-12, but enjoyable and informative for all ages! Location: […]

Guided Hike: Chapman Mountain Tour

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

Members-Only Mothing Night Hike

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(2 hours / Easy / .75 miles) Did you know that moths far outnumber butterflies and are much more varied? Join us for an evening hike with entomologists Ken and Rufina Ward as we learn about these fascinating creatures. We’ll take a short night hike to our mothing station where we will collect, identify, and […]

June #HugaTreeLT Challenge Tree ID Hike

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(2 hours / Moderate / 3 miles) Join naturalist Kate Gribbin on an exploration of the numerous tree species along Alum Hollow Trail.  Kate will help you learn to identify local native trees, including this month’s #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month: chestnut oak. Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead): 13800 S Shawdee Rd SE, Huntsville, AL […]

Members-Only Full Moon Hike

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(2 hours / Easy / 3 miles) Discover the magic of Green Mountain Nature Preserve under a full moon with Land Steward Lori Pence.  Ages 14+. Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead): 13800 S Shawdee Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 Registration coming soon!

Members-Only Mothing Night Hike

Explore Our Lands

(2 hours / Easy / .75 miles) Did you know that moths far outnumber butterflies and are much more varied? Join us for an evening hike with entomologists Ken and Rufina Ward as we learn about these fascinating creatures. This night hike will take you out to our mothing station where we will collect, identify, […]

July #HugaTreeLT Challenge Tree ID Hike

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(2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Join Land Trust board member Glynn Below and naturalist Donna Baggette on an exploration of the numerous tree species along Terry Trail.  Glynn and Donna will point out flora along the way, including the #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month: yellow poplar. Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve – 1263 U.S Hwy 72 […]

Stargazing at Bethel Spring

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

(2 hours) Much of nature’s beauty can be enjoyed at night! You can join the Land Trust of North Alabama and Von Braun Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing at Bethel Spring. Far from city lights and perfectly timed for the crescent moon, we’ll appreciate a starry view of the dark skies above with guidance […]

Sunrise Hike to Blevins Gap Overlook

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

(2 hours / Moderate - due to elevation change / 2.5 miles) Start your morning off right with a hike to the overlook at Blevins Gap to watch the sunrise. The eastward facing overlook gives an expansive look at the city below - the view at sunrise will be one you don't want to miss! […]

Embodying Your Rhythm with Maria Brito

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for a magical evening as the sun sets over Blevins Gap - flowing through movement in nature and surrounded by candles and divine beats. We will move stagnant energy through a powerful and fun vinyasa flow. Maria Brito will end the class with a drumming sound bath. You will leave activated and elevated. […]