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Tuesdays on the Trail: Tree ID at Wade Mountain

Family Activities

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

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Tuesdays on the Trail: Tracking at Matthews

Great Easy Hikes

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

Free

Tuesdays on the Trail: Mothing at Monte Sano

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Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

Free

Land Trust Members Only: Beer Hike with Fractal Brewing Project

***Reservation required*** 2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 1.75 miles Few things pair well together like beer and hiking. Join us out on Alum Hollow Trail along with the brewers from one of Huntsville's newest breweries - Fractal Brewing Project. As we hike, we'll sample a few beers and learn about the creation of […]

Land Trust Member Reception

Chapman Mountain Preserve

A Land Trust Members-Only opportunity to learn about recent updates and current projects. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with Land Trust staff and board members. We’ll be available to answer questions and would love to hear your stories or ideas!

Land Trust Member Discount at High Point

On Monday, February 24 from 5-8 PM,  Land Trust Members can enjoy a special discounted rate at High Point Climbing and Fitness at MidCity! To receive the discounted rate - $20 + tax (including gear for the night) or $15 + tax (if you bring your own gear), you must present a current Land Trust membership card.

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve Opening Day

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 […]

Members-Only Mushroom ID on Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

(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 […]

Members-Only Wildlife Tracking at Bethel Spring

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]