(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) Hike leader Denise Swain is known for taking things slow and stopping to check things out when something looks good. This hike will start at Bankhead Trailhead and is simply an “out and back” on Bluff Line Trail. This isn’t a “flat” trail, but it’s one […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) Join us for a members-only hike on our newest property and tenth public nature preserve officially opening in June! Led by our Development Director, Hallie Porter, this hike will explore Legacy Loop Trail, which wanders through much of the property. You’ll enjoy some spring wildflowers, new […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) Have you ever just “moseyed” along a trail, looking to see what you might not normally notice when you’re walking faster? No? Well, here’s your chance to try it out! Naturalist Soos Weber will lead a small group along Wildflower Trail on Monte Sano Nature Preserve. […]
(Easy / Around 1.5 hours / Less than 2 miles) Explore the incredible world of wild plants with Jesse Akozbek of Feral Foraging as your expert guide! Join us for a unique and educational plant walk that will unveil the rich biodiversity and traditional uses of North Alabama's flora. This walk will take place at […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) Join us for a members-only hike on our newest property and tenth public nature preserve officially opening in June! Led by our Education Director, Tim Gels, this hike will explore Legacy Loop Trail, which wanders through much of the property. You’ll enjoy some spring wildflowers, new […]
Due to weather and trail conditions, this hike has been postponed for yet another month. Please watch for a new date in June! (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 […]
Due to weather and trail conditions, this hike has been canceled. Please watch for a new date in June! (If you have already registered, please check your email for an update.) (Easy / Around 2 hours / TBD, approximately 2 miles) Those of you who have hiked with forager Casey Lanier know what to expect […]
(Moderate / Around 60 - 90 minutes / About 2 miles) There aren’t many hikes you can take at the Monte Sano Nature Preserve that don’t have significant hills, but this is one of them! Join Naturalist Soos Weber as she leads our group on Bluff Line Trail starting from Bankhead Trailhead. We’ll walk about […]
We're thrilled to officially open Hickory Cove Nature Preserve, our tenth public preserve, on National Trails Day - Saturday, June 3! We'll have a quick celebration and ribbon cutting at 9 AM followed by guided hikes so you can see it for yourself. Land Trust board and staff will be available to answer questions and […]
(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 […]
(Easy / Around 1.5 hours) Have you ever been on a hike and thought, “Hold on, I want to get a picture?” Then this event is for you. This hike – a stroll, really – will be something a little bit different. The group will walk the trails of Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, but the […]
(Easy / Around 2 hours / number of miles to be determined, but probably around 2) Those of you who have hiked with forager Casey Lanier know what to expect for this hike: A meandering walk around the sunny edges of the preserve, stopping regularly to talk about whatever “forage-worthy” plants the group comes across. Summer […]