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 […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours / 2.1 miles) This hike, along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, will take hikers to Alum Falls and Alum Cave, two scenic spots on the preserve. The cave (really an overhang) served as a shelter for native residents and travelers over this area’s human history. The trail is relatively easy, […]
(Easy / Around 2 hours / 1.75 miles) Summertime is upon us at Harvest Square Nature Preserve and with it are new plants for foraging. Forager Casey Lanier has led a few different foraging hikes at Harvest Square since last fall, and it will be interesting to see what the warmer months have brought. This […]
Unfortunately, this hike has been CANCELLED due to weather and trail conditions. (Moderate / Around 2 hours / 2.1 miles) This hike, along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, will take hikers to Alum Falls and Alum Cave, two scenic spots on the preserve. The cave (really a rock overhang) served as a shelter for native […]
Due to trail conditions, this hike has been postponed. Please watch for it to be rescheduled in August or early September. (Moderate / 1.5 hours / around 2 miles) Our newest preserve, Hickory Cove Nature Preserve, is the site of this hike. Hikers will walk Legacy Loop with leader Naomi Flanagan, who has walked the […]
(Moderate / 1.5 hours / About 2 miles) Fagan Creek is beautiful any time of the year, and July is no exception. The route for this hike will start at Cleermont Trailhead and head east on Wildflower Trail. At the end of Wildflower Trail, you’ll spend just a few minutes on Fagan Springs Trail before […]
(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles) Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve as we hike the “high trails” of the preserve. It’s been a while since we’ve had a hike on these trails, so take the opportunity to get out and see the summer forest on […]
Foraging Hike at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve Saturday, August 12 at 8 AM (Moderate / Around 2 hours / Up to about 2 miles) It’s time for a summer-season foraging wander around Bethel Spring Nature Preserve! Casey Lanier will lead participants around the preserve as you search out the season’s forageables. While the exact route […]
(Moderate / 1.5 hours / around 2 miles) Our newest preserve, Hickory Cove Nature Preserve, is the site of this hike. Hikers will walk Legacy Loop with hike leader Naomi Flanagan, who has walked the trail many times. Summer is in full swing for this August hike, so come prepared for an earlier-than-usual start. Hike […]