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Tuesdays on the Trail: Butterflies and Other Pollinators

Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Explore the world of graceful and dainty native butterflies on this easy-for-kids, no-elevation gain, hike with the Land Trust of North Alabama at our Harvest Square Preserve. This family-friendly walk around the Preserve on […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Reptiles and Amphibians

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Join reptile enthusiast and rescuer Beth Girard at the Chapman Mountain pavilion to see a few scaly friends up close. Discuss the many differing adaptations among lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, and other herps that […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Bug Hunt

Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United States

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Come search for insects and other little critters in the forest and in the water, then investigate your finds. Wear shoes that can get wet (but are enclosed to protect your toes)! We’ll provide […]

Members-Only Star Party at Blevins Gap

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

Land Trust members are invited to attend a spring stargazing party at the pollinator garden at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve. As we approach the equinox, Land Trust member and volunteer Ed Faits will show participants the unique opportunity that Blevins has to offer in tracking the movement of the sunset over the course of the […]

Event Series Members-Only Senior Saunters

Senior Sunday Saunters: Monte Sano

Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead) 500 Cleermont Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

For our first Senior Saunter, please join us at the Wildflower Trail to see the beauties of early spring! Participants should not expect to hike more than one mile during these events; however, please remember that most Land Trust trails are dirt, contain loose rocks and roots, and can be uneven in many places. Participants […]

Members-Only Wildflower Wander (Morning Group)

Join us for a Members-only Wildflower Wander at Matthews Nature Preserve, a conservation property with limited public access. You can enjoy the preserve at your own pace and consult wildflower experts to help identify and discuss the many spring wildflowers newly in bloom along the trail. Note: This registration has a morning signup and an afternoon […]

Members-Only Wildflower Wander (Afternoon Group)

Join us for a Members-only Wildflower Wander at Matthews Nature Preserve, a conservation property with limited public access. You can enjoy the preserve at your own pace and consult wildflower experts to help identify and discuss the many spring wildflowers newly in bloom along the trail. Note: This registration has a morning signup and an afternoon […]

Members-Only Shelta Cave Exploration with NSS

The Land Trust of North Alabama and the Huntsville Grotto of the National Speleological Society invite you to explore a wild cave.  During this members-only event, participants will explore Shelta Cave, a wild cave located at the Shelta Cave Nature Preserve in Huntsville, Alabama.  Entering this cave requires safety gear and a permit. If you have […]

POSTPONED: Senior Sunday Saunters: Blevins Gap North

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) 2275 Cecil Ashburn Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

Due to the predicted rainfall for the weekend, this event has been postponed until June 1. Please click here to register for the June 1 saunter. For our May saunter, come up to the Fanning Trailhead and discover the wildflowers on the Jones Valley Loop. Participants should not expect to hike more than one mile […]

Senior Sunday Saunters: Blevins Gap North

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) 2275 Cecil Ashburn Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

This hike is a reschedule from the planned saunter on May 25. For our May saunter, come up to the Fanning Trailhead and discover the wildflowers on the Jones Valley Loop. Participants should not expect to hike more than one mile during these events; however, please remember that most Land Trust trails are dirt, contain […]

Event Series Tuesdays on the Trail

Tuesdays on the Trail: Forest Detectives

Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United States

The Mission: Come out to Harvest Square to solve some mysteries! Author and educator Heather Montgomery will lead you on a hike around Harvest Square to find clues and discuss some of nature's smallest puzzles. Register Location: Harvest Square Nature Preserve--111 Allyson Sadie Blvd. Harvest, AL 35749 Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members at the […]