(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 […]
Gain valuable hands-on outdoor experience and explore Matthews Nature Preserve, a closed conservation property alongside Limestone Creek. A Land Trust Members-Only Event! Get back to basics as you explore our conservation property on Limestone Creek and spend the weekend learning how to increase your comfort level and knowhow in the outdoors. Through both expert-led demonstrations […]
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 […]
Land Trust Members-only Event This overnight retreat will provide guidance in mindfulness practices such as yoga, meditation, and nature connections. Assistance will also be available for camp setup and meal preparation. The group’s interest and abilities will shape the flow of activities, and the retreat design will offer optional activities as well as time for […]
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 […]
Land Trust Members-only Event Any day hike could turn into an unexpected night in the woods. Carrying what are known as the “ten essentials” in any daypack can improve survival and general comfort outdoors. During this campout at a Land Trust conservation property along Limestone Creek, participants will be provided an expanded and detailed packing […]
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: […]
Reptiles and amphibians are some of the more common animals on Land Trust properties. During this time on the trail we’ll be on the lookout for these creatures on the Matthews Nature Preserve, a property normally closed to the public. Just so you know, herpetology is the study of these creatures – that’s why we […]
The living organisms we’ll be learning about during this time on trail are neither plants nor animals – they’re fungus! Some of them we know by a more common name: Mushrooms. We’ll be doing our investigating and exploring on the Green Mountain Nature Preserve. This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer […]
There are many different insects and animals that move pollen from one plant to another, and we call these creatures pollinators. Join us for this time on the trail as we learn more about these critters at the Harvest Square Nature Preserve. This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer education series. Cost: […]
July 5: Hunters in the Sky at Chapman Mountain Some of the most amazing birds in Alabama and the world go by the description “Birds of Prey.” During this time on the trail at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, we’ll be learning about and looking at some of these magnificent creatures brought to us by […]
Land Trust trails are the perfect place for an expedition, and we’ll be introducing you to the skills you need to have a successful adventure of your own. Our time on the trail will be spent learning the basics of safe adventuring. Let’s get out and have fun! This program is part of our Tuesdays […]