Join us as we work on a restoration of Monte Sano's High Trail. This project is made possible by a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) along with the support of Toyota Motor North America. Throughout the project, we'll reroute the trail so make it more sustainable and make improvements to ensure that […]
In 2019, we received a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for a much needed trail restoration project on Monte Sano Nature Preserve’s Bluffline Trail! We spent months updating the trail and still have more work to do! Restoration to the trail will make this popular corridor more sustainable and less susceptible to […]
Join us as we work on a restoration of Monte Sano's High Trail. This project is made possible by a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) along with the support of Toyota Motor North America. Throughout the project, we'll reroute the trail so make it more sustainable and make improvements to ensure that […]
Wade Mountain Naturalist Hike (2+ hours / Moderate with elevation change / 3 miles) Head out on the trail with 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 Wade Mountain. A […]
In 2019, we received a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for a much needed trail restoration project on Monte Sano Nature Preserve’s Bluffline Trail! We spent months updating the trail and still have more work to do! Restoration to the trail will make this popular corridor more sustainable and less susceptible to […]
Join us as we work on a restoration of Monte Sano’s High Trail. This project is made possible by a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) along with the support of Toyota Motor North America. Throughout the project, we’ll reroute the trail so make it more sustainable and make improvements to ensure that it is […]
(2 hours / Moderate / 1.5 miles) Finish off your weekend with an adventure on Monte Sano Mountain with naturalist Matt Shaw of Ecologic Solutions. Enjoy the beautiful sights of Old Railroad Bed Trail while stopping along the way to explore the natural wonders of Alabama forest biodiversity. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) – 2442 Bankhead Parkway, […]
(3+ hours / moderate due to distance and some elevation change / 4 miles) Hit the trail with naturalist and local outdoor guide, Kate Gribbin, and discover a whole new way to look at springtime. Signs of spring begin well before our backyard flowers bloom and baby birds attempt their first flight. Explore and search […]
In 2019, we received a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for a much needed trail restoration project on Monte Sano Nature Preserve’s Bluffline Trail! We spent months updating the trail and still have more work to do! Restoration to the trail will make this popular corridor more sustainable and less susceptible to […]
Join us as we work on a restoration of Monte Sano's High Trail. This project is made possible by a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) along with the support of Toyota Motor North America. Throughout the project, we'll reroute the trail so make it more sustainable and make improvements to ensure that […]
(3+ hours / Difficult due to elevation change / 4 miles) Head out on the trail with 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 Wade Mountain. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve […]
(1.5 hours / Easy / 1 mile) Winter is not often associated with an abundance of wild plants and fungi to find in the wild, but there is still so much to find! Join local forager, Jesse Akozbek, to learn more about useful plants and mushrooms that can be found in the wild in Winter. All […]