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. With flashlights tucked in our pockets, we will stroll through the Harvest Square Preserve and explore a side of the forest most people miss. If […]
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 forest floor and how we can use these items in creative expression. Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with an accompanying adult. Cost: FREE but only […]
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 teach us how we can use clues from our environment to gather information about the wildlife nearby. Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with […]
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. Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) – 2275 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 (behind the SE Church of the Nazarene) Cost: FREE but […]
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 to get calm and connected. After a short hike, we'll create nature mandalas and do a beginner level yoga and mindfulness practice. Please bring a […]
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 Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) – 2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? […]
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 and discuss what their presence can tell us about our freshwater systems. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead) - 506 Cleermont Dr SE, Huntsville, […]
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 tell tales, share stories, and maybe even discover stories written in the rocks and trees themselves. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) - 10130 […]
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 hawk. Location: Harvest Square Nature Preserve - 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd, Harvest, AL 35749 Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? […]
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 Bethel Spring Nature Preserve. Come prepared to get your feet wet! This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer education series. Cost: […]
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 Matthews Nature Preserve, a property normally closed to the public. Just so you know, herpetology is the study of these creatures – that’s why we […]
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: Mushrooms. We’ll be doing our investigating and exploring on the Green Mountain Nature Preserve. This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer […]
