Nature leaves behind a lot of beautiful items that can be repurposed into whimsical art. Join Randolph science teacher Ansley McDurmon as we learn about what’s been left behind on the […]
Nick Sharp, Nongame Biologist for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Program, will guide us through the fields and trails at Matthews Nature Preserve (a Land Trust conservation property) and […]
Wade Mountain Discovery Hike (2 hours / Moderate / 3 miles) Head out for a morning of educational exploration with Alisa Koken from the Cook Museum of Natural Science. Alisa will help […]
History of Rainbow Mountain (2 hours / Moderate to Difficult – due to rocky terrain / 3 miles) The trails of Rainbow Mountain are adorned with many fascinating geological formations. Learn […]
Bethel Spring Archaeology (2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 1.5 Miles) Get a view of our newest nature preserve through the eyes of archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen. Enjoy the picturesque farmland […]
Blevins Gap Tree Identification Hike (2 hours/ Moderate to Difficult – due to elevation changes / 1.5 miles) Our newest trails on Blevins Gap have a variety of trees to explore! […]
Monte Sano Plant Identification (2 hours / Moderate / 1.5 miles) Finish off your weekend with an adventure on Monte Sano Mountain with naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions. Enjoy the […]
Saturday, November 7 at 9 AM Useful Plants and Mushrooms of Early Winter (1 mile / Easy / 1.5 hours) Winter is not often associated with an abundance of wild plants […]
Sunday, November 8 at 2 PM Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike (2 hours / Moderate with elevation change / 2.5 miles) Head out on the trail with Madison County Schools STEM Coach […]
Oak Park History Hike (2.5 hours / Difficult – due to slippery, rocky surfaces / 3 miles) Join Historian David Young on an exploration of the Oak Park Trail system – […]