(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 […]
(2 hours / Easy / 1 mile) Enjoy learning about spring wildflowers in bloom and the basics of capturing their beauty in watercolor on this guided hike. Biologist Ansley McDurmon and artist Vinchenza Sweet will lead you down Wildflower Trail for an introduction to flower identification and the foundations of water color painting. Painting materials […]
Bring your aspiring dendrologist out for a lesson on the many tree species that reside on Wade Mountain. Naturalist Sarah Hart will guide us down the trail as she notes the varied characteristics of the trees we encounter. Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with an accompanying adult. Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust […]
This event has been cancelled due to weather. 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 snakes, salamanders, and more! Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with an accompanying adult. Cost: FREE but only available […]
Join 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 Huntsville Mountain. Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with an accompanying adult. Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a […]
We regret to share that our Members-Only Concert at Three Caves scheduled for July 11 has been cancelled. This relaxed gathering has served as a “thank you” for the past several years to our members and volunteers for their incredible support. This is not a decision that we have taken lightly. The recent increase in Coronavirus […]
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 of the forest most people miss. If […]
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 forest floor and how we can use these items in creative expression. Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with an accompanying adult. Cost: FREE but only […]
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 teach us how we can use clues from our environment to gather information about the wildlife nearby. Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with […]
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 to identify the varied flora and fauna along Devil’s Racetrack. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Road Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins Hollow Road, Huntsville, AL 35810 Sign […]
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 more about the history of this natural area and what led to the creation of these intricate formations with STEM Coach and naturalist Tim Gels. […]
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 and breathtaking waterfall as you learn about the many archaeological features hidden on this beautiful preserve. Location: Bethel Spring Nature Preserve – 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL […]