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Oak Park History Hike (cancelled)

Family Activities

(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 past flood control features […]

Making Sense of Nature on Monte Sano (cancelled)

Family Activities

(1 hour / Easy / 1.5 miles) The abundant wildlife on Monte Sano Mountain has many varied and fascinating sensory traits that allow them to thrive in their environment. Join Alisa Koken from the Cook Museum of Natural Science as we use our senses to explore a day in the life of these animals and […]

Walls of Jericho Hike (cancelled)

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(6.5 hours / Difficult / 8 miles) The Paint Rock Valley is always stunning, especially in the fall. 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 […]

Monte Sano History Hike (cancelled)

(4 hours / Difficult / 5 miles) Historian Bruce Martin will lead you down Alms House to historic Three Caves Quarry where you’ll learn more. From three, take in the views of Monte Sano on Water Line, Wagon, and High Trail as you travel to the remnants of the Monte Sano Hotel Baths built in […]

Wildflower Senior Stroll (cancelled)

Family Activities

(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 mile) Enjoy a relaxed pace down Wildflower Trail with Botanist Lynne Weninegar as your guide. Lynne will make frequent stops to identify and discuss the many spring wildflowers newly in bloom along the trail. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Wildflower Trailhead) – 500 Cleermont Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 Sign […]

Members-Only Full Moon Family Hike (cancelled)

Wade Mountain Preserve

(1.5 Hours / Easy / 1 Mile) Join naturalist and author Heather Montgomery for an evening in the forest. Come prowl the moonlit trail, discover the power of night vision, and experience the world of nocturnal animals. With flashlights tucked in our pockets, we will stroll through the Harvest Square Preserve and explore a side […]

Wade Mountain Archaeology Hike (cancelled)

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(2 hours / Moderate / 2.5 Miles) You can explore Huntsville history by examining remnants from the past at the Land Trust of North Alabama’s Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. This 2.5 mile guided hike and archaeological discovery will be led by Archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins […]

Deep into Alum Hollow Hike (cancelled)

Explore Our Lands

(3 hours / Difficult / 6 miles) Dive deep into Alum Hollow on South Green Mountain. Land Trust Board Member Mike Dalen will start out on top and hike down Talus Trail to the valley floor, exploring several nooks and crannies on the way back out. Bring water & snacks. Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve […]

Fanning and Jones Valley Loop Hike at Blevins Gap (cancelled)

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(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 […]

Kids’ Wilderness Training (cancelled)

Corporate Partners

(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 […]

Members-Only Wildflowers and Watercolors (cancelled)

Family Activities

(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 […]

Junior Naturalist Hike at Rainbow Mountain (cancelled)

Family Activities

(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 […]