(Moderate / 2 hours / Approx. 1 mile) Few things pair well together like beer and hiking! Join us for a spring hike on Monte Sano with mid-hike stops to enjoy a sampling of beers from Fractal Brewing Project. You'll learn a little bit about the creation of each brew. The hike route will take […]
Assist with a variety of trail improvements around Wildflower, Watts, Wagon, and Fagan Springs Trails. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Must be 15 or older. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating (each person must sign a waiver). Guardians may sign […]
This event has been cancelled due to weather and trail conditions. (Moderate / Around 2 hours / Around 2.5 miles) Join hike leader Julie Barnett for a weekday walk in the northwest corner of Monte Sano Nature Preserve. The hike starts at Oak Park Trailhead and heads up Oak Park Trail. You’ll then take Buzzard’s Roost […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) Hike leader Denise Swain is known for taking things slow and stopping to check things out when something looks good. This hike will start at Bankhead Trailhead and is simply an “out and back” on Bluff Line Trail. This isn’t a “flat” trail, but it’s one […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) Have you ever just “moseyed” along a trail, looking to see what you might not normally notice when you’re walking faster? No? Well, here’s your chance to try it out! Naturalist Soos Weber will lead a small group along Wildflower Trail on Monte Sano Nature Preserve. […]
(Moderate / Around 60 - 90 minutes / About 2 miles) There aren’t many hikes you can take at the Monte Sano Nature Preserve that don’t have significant hills, but this is one of them! Join Naturalist Soos Weber as she leads our group on Bluff Line Trail starting from Bankhead Trailhead. We’ll walk about […]
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 […]
Land Trust members can enjoy an exclusive night of music at Three Caves this summer featuring Little and the Giants. Not a member? Join today or add a membership to your ticket order. All proceeds benefit Land Trust of North Alabama’s mission to preserve our area’s scenic, historic and ecological resources through conservation, advocacy, recreation and education. […]
June 19-23 for ages 6-8 | June 26-30 for ages 8-11 Let's go where curiosity leads! Land Trust of North Alabama's Nature Play Camp seeks to hone children's innate curiosity in nature and allow them the freedom to explore. Topics for this week-long day camp at Monte Sano Nature Preserve will include water critters, fossils, being nature […]
June 19-23 for ages 6-8 | June 26-30 for ages 8-11 Let's go where curiosity leads! Land Trust of North Alabama's Nature Play Camp seeks to hone children's innate curiosity in nature and allow them the freedom to explore. Topics for this week-long day camp at Monte Sano Nature Preserve will include water critters, fossils, being nature […]
(Moderate / 1.5 hours / About 2 miles) Fagan Creek is beautiful any time of the year, and July is no exception. The route for this hike will start at Cleermont Trailhead and head east on Wildflower Trail. At the end of Wildflower Trail, you’ll spend just a few minutes on Fagan Springs Trail before […]
Enjoy a night with friends and dance under the stars to support land preservation at Moon Dance on Saturday, September 16 from 7-11 PM. Dinner, craft beer, and live music from Dawn Osborne Band Upscale Silent Auction featuring rain barrels and other unique items from local artists An evening at beautiful Three Caves to help save fresh […]
