• Hump Day Hike at Monte Sano

    Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Hump Day Hike at Monte Sano Preserve (June 10 3:00-5:30pm) (Moderate to Difficult/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a somewhat challenging midweek hike at the Monte Sano Nature Preserve starting at the Bankhead trailhead. The hike will start on the new Toll Gate Trail Greenway and climb uphill for approximately 1.6 miles. Then […]

  • Concert at Three Caves 2026

    Three Caves 901 Kennamer Drive Southeast, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Enjoy a night of live music at one of North Alabama’s most unique venues, Three Caves, a former limestone quarry nestled at the base of the Monte Sano Nature Preserve. Hear tunes from Matt Prater Band and The Alabama Heathens, grab a bite from a local food truck, and enjoy a night in the bowl […]

  • Tuesdays on the Trails: Monte Sano

    Tuesdays on the Trail
    Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead) 500 Cleermont Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

    The Expedition: We welcome you to learn about the vast diversity of reptiles and amphibians that call Alabama home. Come join herpetologist Andrew Cantrell on a small adventure to see what we can find on the Wildflower Trail at Monte Sano. The aim is to help you learn about these secretive animals, how to look […]

  • Tuesdays on the Trails: Monte Sano

    Tuesdays on the Trail
    Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead) 500 Cleermont Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Creeking with Kayla! The Expedition: Keep cool with us and get your feet wet at WIldflower Trail and Fagan Springs. Join naturalist Kayla Wilson to learn about the stream and spring as well as creatures you can find on Monte Sano, both in and out of the water. Learn some fun facts about bugs like […]

  • ***CANCELED*** Hike at Monte Sano Nature Preserve: Bankhead Trailhead

    Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, Huntsville, AL, United States

    ***CANCELED*** Due to chances of thunderstorms, we have decided to be cautious and cancel this hike. (Moderate to Difficult/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a somewhat challenging hike at the Monte Sano Nature Preserve starting at the Bankhead Trailhead. The hike will start on the Toll Gate Greenway and climb steadily for approximately […]

  • Monday Mountain Explorers: Monte Sano Nature Preserve, Cleermont Trailhead

    Monday Mountain Explorers
    Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead) 500 Cleermont Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Families with elementary aged children are invited to attend these homeschool enrichment program events focused on exploring the natural environment to develop a connection to the land, to wildlife and to each other. We will learn about Alabama’s biodiversity and natural resources through weekly seasonal nature-based themes. We will read literature together to spark curiosity […]

  • Tuesdays on the Trails: Monte Sano

    Tuesdays on the Trail
    Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Plants of Alabama - Join us at  Monte Sano Nature Preserve, Bankhead Trailhead, to learn about plants you can find in Alabama. We will learn about invasive plants, why they are here, how they spread, and how you can help. We will meet at the pavilion and then go on a hike led by Naturalist […]