(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 […]
Weekend Wanderings, our newest program for young hikers (ages 6-12 years with accompanying adult), will highlight a different Land Trust preserve each month, providing participants with a variety of opportunities to explore, develop some new skills, and learn about the natural environment. October’s Wander will be at Monte Sano Nature Preserve exploring the area around […]
(Moderate / Around 2.5 hours / 2.25 miles) This hike offers something a little bit different. The hike will begin with a visit to the Three Caves “bowl”, the open area just outside of the cave entrances. Normally closed to the public, the gates will be open for this hike. After looking around for a […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours / about 2 miles) Join Forest Ecologist and long-time Land Trust member Soos Weber for a leisurely walk along the Cold Springs Trail on Monte Sano Nature Preserve. Expect to see the trail in its late autumn glory, and plan to learn a thing or two as Soos interprets many […]
Join us for a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Get ready for your Thanksgiving feast by starting the morning off with a Monte Sano hike led by Land Trust volunteers and staff. We’ll start out at Bankhead Trailhead and work our way down the mountain to Three Caves on Alms House Trail. Please note this hike does […]
Join Volunteer Trail Care Leader Scott Akridge as we work on a short reroute at the intersection of Oak Park and Buzzards Roost trails. We will also be cleaning out drainages and performing routine trail maintenance throughout this area of Monte Sano Nature Preserve. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, […]
