Tuesdays on the Trail: Birds of Prey
Wade Mountain PreserveNaturalist 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 […]
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Tuesdays on the Trail
Tuesdays on the Trail: It’s All About the Macros!
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United StatesMacroinvertebrates, 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 StatesReptiles 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 LandsThe 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 PreserveThere 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 LandsJuly 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 ActivitiesLand 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: Macroinvertebrates – Starting Life Underwater
Family ActivitiesDid 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 […]
Tuesdays on the Trail: Hunters in the Sky
Explore Our LandsHow 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
wade-mountain-trailsWalking 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 […]
Tuesdays on the Trail: Mushrooms are Cool
Explore Our LandsThe living organisms we’ll be learning about during this Tuesday on the Trail are neither plants nor animals – they’re fungi! Some of them we know by a more common […]
Tuesdays on the Trail: Trees – More than just Really Big Plants
Explore Our LandsTrees are some of the biggest – and most important – living things on Earth. During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn what trees are and how they […]