Senior Saunter at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

From the Saunter leader, Lynne Weninegar: 

These walks are planned especially for those Land Trust Members who are nature lovers and at least 60 years old (or feel our age) who just want to relax and enjoy a slow pace while experiencing nature at its best.  Please come prepared for nature’s little “distractions – ants, ticks, other “bugs”, and the heat”. You will need insect repellent, snacks, closed-toed shoes (preferably hiking boots), water, sunscreen and maybe a walking stick if you need extra confidence! Non-members are welcome for their first hike with us, but are asked to become members of the Land Trust of North Alabama prior to attending a second hike. We love providing fun for everyone on our Preserves. A membership offers you many other opportunities, as well as provides the Land Trust the ability to continue preserving land in North Alabama! We look forward to seeing you for this year’s Senior Saunters!

Join us for a Bioblitz at Chapman Mt. and spend some time at the Bird Blind Feature and the newest birding feature just recently installed at the Preserve. If you have never participated in a Bioblitz, this is an opportunity to “get your feet wet” and let’s see how many species of “all things living at Chapman” we can locate and document. Be sure your iNaturalist app is installed prior to coming to the event. You will enjoy using iNaturalist! Lynne will assist you if you need help! Lots of birds, butterflies, moths, mammals, lizards, frogs, and yes, maybe even a snake or two to see at this event! This app is one you will be sure to use when you get back home! If you do not want to Bioblitz, just enjoy the property!

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In the event this hike has to be canceled due to weather or trail conditions, we will send a notification to the email address you use to register.

Location: The Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL 35811 (Directions: Coming from Huntsville, cross Chapman Mountain on Hwy 72 and U-turn at Moores Mill Road. When safe, get into the merge lane on the right (plenty of time). When the silver guard rail ends, be ready to turn right onto the paved entrance. Drive through the gate and down the gravel road to the parking area at the bottom of the hill.)