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 […]
Reptiles and amphibians are some of the more common animals on Land Trust properties. During this time on the trail we’ll be on the lookout for these creatures on the […]
The living organisms we’ll be learning about during this time on trail are neither plants nor animals – they’re fungus! Some of them we know by a more common name: […]