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Tuesdays on the Trail: Macroinvertebrates of Fagan Creek

Family Activities

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 […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Tales and Trails

Corporate Partners

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 […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Birds of Prey

Wade Mountain Preserve

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 […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: It’s All About the Macros!

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

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 […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Herp Hike

Matthews Nature Preserve (Closed Property) Toney, AL, United States

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 […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Fungus Among Us

Explore Our Lands

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: […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: The Buzz on Pollinators

Wade Mountain Preserve

There are many different insects and animals that move pollen from one plant to another, and we call these creatures pollinators. Join us for this time on the trail as […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Hunters in the Sky

Explore Our Lands

July 5: Hunters in the Sky at Chapman Mountain Some of the most amazing birds in Alabama and the world go by the description “Birds of Prey.” During this time […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Adventure Awaits

Family Activities

Land Trust trails are the perfect place for an expedition, and we’ll be introducing you to the skills you need to have a successful adventure of your own. Our time […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Hunters in the Sky

Explore Our Lands

How are owls able to hunt at night?  Just how do hawks spot their prey from over a mile away? Can a kestrel really hover in the air?  Birds of […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Wildflowers and Everything Else

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Walking through the woods with a skilled and knowledgeable naturalist is a fantastic experience.  During this Tuesday on the Trail, naturalist Randy Crouse will help participants learn about plants and […]