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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 and discuss what their presence can tell us about our freshwater systems. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead) - 506 Cleermont Dr SE, Huntsville, […]

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 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 […]

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 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? […]

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 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: […]

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 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 […]

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: 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 […]

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 we learn more about these critters at the Harvest Square Nature Preserve. This program is part of our Tuesdays on the Trail summer education series. Cost: […]

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 on the trail at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, we’ll be learning about and looking at some of these magnificent creatures brought to us by […]

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 on the trail will be spent learning the basics of safe adventuring. Let’s get out and have fun! This program is part of our Tuesdays […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Macroinvertebrates – Starting Life Underwater

Family Activities

Did 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 this Tuesday on the Trail, we’ll be learning about these critters, also known as macroinvertebrates.  Naturalist Lynne Weninegar will lead our exploration of Fagan Creek […]

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 prey are remarkably equipped to find, hunt, and capture their prey. During this Tuesday on the Trail, participants will learn about the adaptations that make […]

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 animals the group sees along the trails of the Blevins Gap Nature Preserve.  This is an opportunity not to be missed! Cost: FREE but only […]