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Member-only Hike at Hickory Cove Nature Preserve

Hickory Cove Nature Preserve 1500 Trailhead Main St, Huntsville, Alabama

(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles)  Join us for a members-only hike on our newest property and tenth public nature preserve officially opening in June! Led by our Development Director, Hallie Porter, this hike will explore Legacy Loop Trail, which wanders through much of the property. You’ll enjoy some spring wildflowers, new […]

Plant Walk with Feral Foraging at Trailhead Greenway

(Easy / Around 1.5 hours / Less than 2 miles) Explore the incredible world of wild plants with Jesse Akozbek of Feral Foraging as your expert guide! Join us for a unique and educational plant walk that will unveil the rich biodiversity and traditional uses of North Alabama's flora.  This walk will take place at […]

Member-only Hike at Hickory Cove Nature Preserve

Hickory Cove Nature Preserve 1500 Trailhead Main St, Huntsville, Alabama

(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles)  Join us for a members-only hike on our newest property and tenth public nature preserve officially opening in June! Led by our Education Director, Tim Gels, this hike will explore Legacy Loop Trail, which wanders through much of the property. You’ll enjoy some spring wildflowers, new […]

Members-only Sunrise Yoga with Maria Brito

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

Treat yourself as you begin the day with sunrise yoga and meditation overlooking Blevins Gap!  The amazing Maria Brito will lead you on a journey of relaxation and awakening as you prepare your mind and body for the week ahead. Maria is known for guiding through a self-healing journey by empowering you with powerful tools […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Macroinvertebrates – Starting Life Underwater

Family Activities

Did you know that many insects start their lives in the water?  It’s true! While in their larval stage, many insects make their homes in streams, ponds, and lakes. During this Tuesday on the Trail, we’ll be learning about these critters, also known as macroinvertebrates.  Naturalist Lynne Weninegar will lead our exploration of Fagan Creek […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Hunters in the Sky

Explore Our Lands

How are owls able to hunt at night?  Just how do hawks spot their prey from over a mile away? Can a kestrel really hover in the air?  Birds of prey are remarkably equipped to find, hunt, and capture their prey. During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn about the adaptations that make […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Wildflowers and Everything Else

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Walking through the woods with a skilled and knowledgeable naturalist is a fantastic experience.  During this Tuesday on the Trail, naturalist Randy Crouse will help participants learn about plants and animals the group sees along the trails of the Blevins Gap Nature Preserve.  This is an opportunity not to be missed! Cost: FREE but only […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Mushrooms are Cool

Explore Our Lands

The living organisms we’ll be learning about during this Tuesday on the Trail are neither plants nor animals – they’re fungi! Some of them we know by a more common name: Mushrooms.  This event will be led by education committee member Jesse Akozbek of Feral Forging, a local organization dedicated to teaching people about the […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Trees – More than just Really Big Plants

Explore Our Lands

Trees are some of the biggest – and most important – living things on Earth.  During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn what trees are and how they fill their role in the forest ecosystem.  In addition, participants will have the opportunity to complete a simple art project. Cost: FREE but only available […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Exploring Hickory Cove Nature Preserve

Hickory Cove Nature Preserve 1500 Trailhead Main St, Huntsville, Alabama

Hickory Cove Nature Preserve, Land Trust of North Alabama’s newest nature preserve, sits on more than 140 acres of the mountains to the east of Huntsville.  During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will explore nearly 2 miles of hillside trail, passing both natural and manmade points of interest.  This isn’t a difficult hike, but […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Rainbow Mountain’s Rock Gardens and Beaches

Family Activities

Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, located near the heart of Madison, is the site of our last Tuesdays on the Trail event of the year.  This walk will be an “out and back” trip, sticking to the ridgeline of the mountain. We’ll walk past Balance Rock, explore an ancient beach, and spend some time climbing around […]