(Moderate / Around 3 hours / Around 3 miles) This hike will start at the Bankhead Trailhead, and then we'll connect to the Old Railroad Bed Trail. From there, we will work our way back to the trailhead. Note: This preserve has several trailheads – be sure to come to the right one. Location: The […]
Week 2 is now full. June 9-13 for ages 6-8 | June 16-20 for ages 8-11 Let's go where curiosity leads! Land Trust of North Alabama's Nature Play Camp seeks to hone children's innate curiosity in nature and allow them the freedom to explore. Topics for this week-long day camp at Monte Sano Nature Preserve will […]
June 9-13 for ages 6-8 | June 16-20 for ages 8-11 Let's go where curiosity leads! Land Trust of North Alabama's Nature Play Camp seeks to hone children's innate curiosity in nature and allow them the freedom to explore. Topics for this week-long day camp at Monte Sano Nature Preserve will include water critters, fossils, being […]
This hike has been canceled due to the predicted thunderstorms. (Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) The Monte Sano Nature Preserve doesn’t have many trails that are relatively level, but this hike will be along one of them! This hike will start at the Bankhead Trailhead and is simply an “out and […]
Join us at Monte Sano Nature Preserve for an e Eco Art project. After observing wildflowers on a nature hike, we will create artistic wildflower collages. We will learn about the benefits of native wildflowers to both pollinators and humans. Ages: 8-11 Instructor: Elizabeth Seifried, Art Teacher Sign up Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead […]
Families with elementary aged children are invited to attend these homeschool enrichment program events focused on exploring the natural environment to develop a connection to the land, to wildlife and to each other. We will learn about Alabama’s biodiversity and natural resources through weekly seasonal nature-based themes. We will read literature together to spark curiosity […]
Families with elementary aged children are invited to attend these homeschool enrichment program events focused on exploring the natural environment to develop a connection to the land, to wildlife and to each other. We will learn about Alabama’s biodiversity and natural resources through weekly seasonal nature-based themes. We will read literature together to spark curiosity […]
Families with elementary aged children are invited to attend these homeschool enrichment program events focused on exploring the natural environment to develop a connection to the land, to wildlife and to each other. We will learn about Alabama’s biodiversity and natural resources through weekly seasonal nature-based themes. We will read literature together to spark curiosity […]
(Moderate / Around 2.5 hours / Around 4 miles) Come work on your New Year's resolution to get outside more with Land Trust this weekend! The Monte Sano Nature Preserve has a number of spectacular trails to offer to hikers and mountain bikers, and for this hike, you'll get to see two of our more […]
(Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / Around 2 miles) Monte Sano Nature Preserve doesn’t have many trails that are relatively level, but this hike will be along one of them! This hike will start at the Bankhead Trailhead and is simply an “out and back” on the Bluff Line Trail. This is one of the […]
Join us for a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Get ready for your Thanksgiving feast by starting the morning off with a Monte Sano hike led by Land Trust volunteers and staff. We’ll start out at Bankhead Trailhead and work our way down the mountain to Three Caves on Alms House Trail. Please note this hike does […]
Regrettably, we've had to cancel this program. Please watch for it again in the spring! Does your child have a flair for the dramatic? Do they also love scrambling over rocks and building forts in the woods? Land Trust of North Alabama is pleased to offer a three-part outdoor theatre workshop at Monte Sano Nature […]
