(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 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 Bradford Creek Greenway in Madison for a morning of leafless tree identification and learn how to identify trees in the dead of winter. Location: Bradford […]
We're excited to open our 8th public nature preserve! This picturesque farm turned nature preserve is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in Madison county as well as an accessible trail that weaves around a creek and working farmland. Registration for Bethel Spring Opening Day Hikes has CLOSED. Due to limited parking, we’ve reached capacity […]
(3 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2.5 miles) Join historian Bruce Martin as he leads you on the last vestiges of our Monte Sano Railroad. Visit the trestles, burms, and bridges that allowed the train to take passengers from the Huntsville Depot to the Hotel Monte Sano. Bruce will also share with your photos […]
(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 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 the dam. Bring 2 […]
(2.5 hours / Moderate / 2.5 miles) This hike is for the dogs! Take an adoptable dog on a test-hike as we partner with A New Leash on Life and get some deserving dogs out on the trails. Rescue enthusiast Nancy Wolfe will be your guide as we make our way to Alum Hollow’s beautiful […]
(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2 miles) Curious to know more about the fungi adorning the trails and trees at Rainbow Mountain? Join Naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions to learn more about identifying common North Alabama mushroom species. Location: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve – 230 Stoneway Trail, Madison, AL 35758 This event […]
(2 hours / Moderate / 1.5 miles) Nick Sharp, Nongame Biologist for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Program, will guide us through the fields and trails at our soon to be newest public nature preserve – Bethel Spring — and teach us how we can use clues from our environment to gather information about […]
(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 miles) Are you a budding photographer looking to make the most of the world through your smartphone lens? Land Trust Land Steward and professional photographer Lori Pence will lead you down a fully bloomed Wildflower Trail and teach you tricks and tips for capturing nature’s beauty with your Android […]
(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 the top of Huntsville Mountain. Designed for children ages 6-12, but enjoyable and informative for […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
