Tuesdays on the Trails: Matthews Herp Hunt
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gain inspiration from nature and improve observational drawing skills through sketching during a guided hike led by Randolph School art teachers Mary Jones and Vinchenza Sweet. Supplies will be provided. […]
Everyone can benefit from a little stress relief - especially our kids! Head out on the trail with yoga and mindfulness instructor Emily Alman as we let nature inspire us […]
Join naturalist Kate Gribbin on a search for animal tracks, animal homes, and actual wildlife as we explore and discuss the wildlife that can be found on Monte Sano. Location: Monte […]
A wide variety of aquatic macroinvertebrates such as crayfish, snails, and dragonflies, call Fagan Creek home. Botanist Lynne Weninegar will teach participants how to catch and identify these small organisms […]
Do you have a favorite nature book? Bring it along to share with author and naturalist Heather Montgomery as we hike the trails of Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. We will […]
Naturalist Tim Gels will discuss the adaptations of birds of prey as we meet the raptors of Rise Raptor Project, Inc. : an American Kestrel, Eurasian eagle owl, and red-tailed […]
Macroinvertebrates, that is! During this time on the trail we’ll be learning about looking for macroinvertebrates – insect larvae found in the stream – to determine water quality at the […]