(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2 miles) Enjoy a good uphill walk with Rick Rodriguez along some of the newer Blevins Gap Trails. We’ll enjoy the beautiful flora along Jones Valley Trail as we make our way up towards the top of Huntsville Mountain. Rick has adopted and cares for both the Fanning […]
(1 hour / Easy / 1.5 miles) Do your children know how to keep themselves safe when out in the woods? Join Alisa Koken from the Cook Museum of Natural Science to learn outdoor basics such as how to read a topographic map, what to include in your pack, the best gear for hiking, and […]
(2 hours / Easy / 1 mile) Enjoy learning about spring wildflowers in bloom and the basics of capturing their beauty in watercolor on this guided hike. Biologist Ansley McDurmon and artist Vinchenza Sweet will lead you down Wildflower Trail for an introduction to flower identification and the foundations of water color painting. Painting materials […]
(2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 1.5 miles) There’s a lot to learn from exploring the outdoors! Bring the kids out for an educational nature hike led by Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels. We’ll discuss the plants and animals that call Rainbow Mountain home. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve – 230 Stoneway […]
(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 […]
(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 Nature Preserve (Walsingham Trailhead) […]
(1.5 hours / Easy / 2 miles) Set out on a leisurely hike to see and hear the numerous bird species that travel through Northern Alabama during spring migration. Birding expert Ken Ward will help participants identify the songs, calls, and field marks of a variety of species. Bring your binoculars if you have them. […]
Wade Mountain Discovery Hike (2 hours / Moderate / 3 miles) Head out for a morning of educational exploration with Alisa Koken from the Cook Museum of Natural Science. Alisa will help to identify the varied flora and fauna along Devil’s Racetrack. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Road Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins Hollow Road, Huntsville, AL 35810 Sign […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]