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Rainbow Mountain Mushroom Identification

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Rainbow Mountain Mushroom Identification (2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 1.5 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  Sign up! […]

Guided Hike: Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike

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Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike (2+ hours / Moderate with elevation change / 3 miles) Head out on the trail with Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the often-overlooked wildlife that thrives at the top of Wade Mountain. A […]

Guided Hike: Monte Sano Plant Identification

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(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 beautiful sights of Old Railroad Bed Trail while stopping along the way to explore the natural wonders of Alabama forest biodiversity. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) – 2442 Bankhead Parkway, […]

Guided Hike: Signs of Spring

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(3+ hours / moderate due to distance and some elevation change / 4 miles) Hit the trail with naturalist and local outdoor guide, Kate Gribbin, and discover a whole new way to look at springtime. Signs of spring begin well before our backyard flowers bloom and baby birds attempt their first flight. Explore and search […]

Guided Hike: Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike

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(3+ hours / Difficult due to elevation change / 4 miles) Head out on the trail with Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the often-overlooked wildlife that thrives at the top of Wade Mountain. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve […]

Guided Hike: Useful Plants and Mushrooms of Winter

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(1.5 hours / Easy / 1 mile) Winter is not often associated with an abundance of wild plants and fungi to find in the wild, but there is still so much to find! Join local forager, Jesse Akozbek, to learn more about useful plants and mushrooms that can be found in the wild in Winter. All […]

Guided Hike: Impact of Non-Native Invasive on Monte Sano Ecology

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(2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Non-native invasive plant species can impact the health and function of our native upland hardwood forests. Callie Schweitzer, USDA Forest Service Research Forester, will discuss the impact non-native invasive plant species are having on our forests and hikers will be able to see some examples of control methods […]

Members-Only Event: Herpetology at Matthews Nature Preserve Herpetology

(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 miles) We are on the hunt for amphibians and reptiles (aka herps) out at Matthews Nature Preserve. Biologist Andrew Cantrell will teach us where to look and how to handle and identify snakes, salamanders, and more. Get the chance to enjoy this beautiful conservation property (not open to the […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Impressions of Nature

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Gain inspiration from nature and improve observational drawing skills through sketching during a guided hike led by Randolph School art teachers Mary Jones and Vinchenza Sweet. Supplies will be provided. Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) – 2275 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 (behind the SE Church of the Nazarene) Cost: FREE but […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Chapman Mountain Mindfulness

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Everyone can benefit from a little stress relief - especially our kids! Head out on the trail with yoga and mindfulness instructor Emily Alman as we let nature inspire us to get calm and connected. After a short hike, we'll create nature mandalas and do a beginner level yoga and mindfulness practice. Please bring a […]

Members-Only Mothing Night Hike

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(2 hours / Easy / .75 miles) Did you know that moths far outnumber butterflies and are much more varied? Join us for an evening hike with entomologists Ken and Rufina Ward as we learn about these fascinating creatures. We’ll take a short night hike to our mothing station where we will collect, identify, and […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Wildlife Wander

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Join naturalist Kate Gribbin on a search for animal tracks, animal homes, and actual wildlife as we explore and discuss the wildlife that can be found on Monte Sano. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) – 2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? […]