How are owls able to hunt at night? Just how do hawks spot their prey from over a mile away? Can a kestrel really hover in the air? Birds of prey are remarkably equipped to find, hunt, and capture their prey. During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn about the adaptations that make […]
Walking through the woods with a skilled and knowledgeable naturalist is a fantastic experience. During this Tuesday on the Trail, naturalist Randy Crouse will help participants learn about plants and animals the group sees along the trails of the Blevins Gap Nature Preserve. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Cost: FREE but only […]
The living organisms we’ll be learning about during this Tuesday on the Trail are neither plants nor animals – they’re fungi! Some of them we know by a more common name: Mushrooms. This event will be led by education committee member Jesse Akozbek of Feral Forging, a local organization dedicated to teaching people about the […]
Trees are some of the biggest – and most important – living things on Earth. During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn what trees are and how they fill their role in the forest ecosystem. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to complete a simple art project. Cost: FREE but only available […]
Hickory Cove Nature Preserve, Land Trust of North Alabama’s newest nature preserve, sits on more than 140 acres of the mountains to the east of Huntsville. During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will explore nearly 2 miles of hillside trail, passing both natural and manmade points of interest. This isn’t a difficult hike, but […]
Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, located near the heart of Madison, is the site of our last Tuesdays on the Trail event of the year. This walk will be an “out and back” trip, sticking to the ridgeline of the mountain. We’ll walk past Balance Rock, explore an ancient beach, and spend some time climbing around […]
(Easy/ 1.5 hours) Learn more about native plants of North Alabama! Topics that will be covered include designing gardens for pollinators and wildlife, how to select native plants for your garden, and traditional and medicinal uses of native plants of the Southeast. Hike Leader: Matt Shaw Location: Pollinator Garden at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve – 3470 […]
(Moderate / 2 hours / around 2 miles) Does hiking and beer sound like the perfect way to spend your afternoon? Land Trust members can enjoy this winning combination during a Beer Hike at Chapman Mountain! Enjoy a hike through the shady forest of Chapman Mountain along Bulldog Trail. We'll begin from the trailhead on […]
(Moderate / 1.5 hours / around 2 miles) Join naturalist Matt Shaw on an excursion around the Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve. The exact route will be set the day of the hike, but expect to stop often and discuss the autumn plants and fungi found in the area. This is an interesting time as much […]
(Moderate / Up to 1.5 hours of hiking / About 2 miles) Owls are one of the most fascinating creatures in the forest (according to us, anyway), and this hike exclusively available for Land Trust members is an opportunity to learn a bit more about them as well as go out and listen for them. […]
All Land Trust Members are invited to celebrate recent successes and learn about current projects. Enjoy refreshments and mingle at Chapman Mountain with Land Trust staff and board. We’ll be available to answer questions and would love to hear from you! RSVP by March 22 to 256-534-5263 or questions@landtrustnal.org. Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve will be […]
(Moderate / 2 hours / Around 2 miles) Join us for a Members-only Wildflower Wander at Matthews Nature Preserve, a conservation property with limited public access. You will enjoy a relaxed pace stroll with frequent stops to identify and discuss the many spring wildflowers newly in bloom along the trail. Hike Leader: Rachel Young Location: […]