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Tuesdays on the Trail: Macroinvertebrates of Fagan Creek

Family Activities

A wide variety of aquatic macroinvertebrates such as crayfish, snails, and dragonflies, call Fagan Creek home. Botanist Lynne Weninegar will teach participants how to catch and identify these small organisms and discuss what their presence can tell us about our freshwater systems. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead) - 506 Cleermont Dr SE, Huntsville, […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Tales and Trails

Corporate Partners

Do you have a favorite nature book? Bring it along to share with author and naturalist Heather Montgomery as we hike the trails of Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. We will tell tales, share stories, and maybe even discover stories written in the rocks and trees themselves. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) - 10130 […]

Members-Only Mothing Night Hike

Explore Our Lands

(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. This night hike will take you out to our mothing station where we will collect, identify, […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Birds of Prey

Wade Mountain Preserve

Naturalist Tim Gels will discuss the adaptations of birds of prey as we meet the raptors of Rise Raptor Project, Inc. : an American Kestrel, Eurasian eagle owl, and red-tailed hawk. Location: Harvest Square Nature Preserve - 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd, Harvest, AL 35749 Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? […]

*Members Only* Full Moon Family Hike

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 Beer Tasting Hike with Fractal Brewing

Explore Our Lands

Members-Only Beer Tasting Hike with Fractal Brewing Saturday, October 23 at 2 PM (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 […]

2022 Member Reception

Explore Our Lands

All Land Trust Members are invited to come learn about recent updates and current projects. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with Land Trust staff and board. We'll be available to answer questions and would love to hear from you! Please RSVP by April 24 to 256-534-5263 or questions@landtrustnal.org. Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve will be closed after […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: It’s All About the Macros!

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

Macroinvertebrates, that is! During this time on the trail we’ll be learning about looking for macroinvertebrates – insect larvae found in the stream – to determine water quality at the Bethel Spring Nature Preserve. Come prepared to get your feet wet! This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer education series. Cost: […]