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Chapman Mountain
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Forest Friends at Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesFamilies with young children (ages 3 to 5 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events designed to inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world. Through the sharing of stories, songs, and art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make new discoveries about the plants and animals in […]
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First Day Hike at Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles) Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve for our First Day of the Year Hike! This hike on the High trails will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve. After fortifying ourselves with […]
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Weed Wrangle: Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesMeet at the Terry Education Pavilion at Chapman Mountain to remove invasive nandina along trails and throughout the preserve. Volunteers should expect to hike up to 1 mile, with little elevation change. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for […]
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Hike at Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles) Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve as we hike the “high trails” of the preserve. This hike will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve. We’ll start by heading south from the […]
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Trail Care: Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesTrailhead Maintenance and Beautification – Litter cleanup, painting, fence repair, graffiti removal, etc. These shorter workdays may be perfect for those wanting to volunteer outdoors, without taking a hike to and from a worksite. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate […]
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Forest Friends at Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesFamilies with young children (ages 3 to 5 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events designed to inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world. Through the sharing of stories, songs, and art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make new discoveries about the plants and animals in […]
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Birding Platform Build: Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesJoin us to build a new birding platform under the Chapman pines. This elevated deck will allow birders new viewing opportunities at one of North Alabama’s best birding locations. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating […]
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Birding Platform Build: Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesJoin us to build a new birding platform under the Chapman pines. This elevated deck will allow birders new viewing opportunities at one of North Alabama’s best birding locations. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating […]
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Birding Platform Build: Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesJoin us to build a new birding platform under the Chapman pines. This elevated deck will allow birders new viewing opportunities at one of North Alabama’s best birding locations. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating […]
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Great Backyard Bird Count at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesJoin us to learn about and participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! The GBBC is a citizen science project that connects birders from around the world! Using the apps Merlin and/or eBird and good old pen and paper, we will show you how to participate in documenting the birds you see. We will […]
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***Canceled***Monday Mountain Explorers
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesFamilies 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 […]
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Forest Friends at Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesFamilies with young children (ages 3 to 5 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events designed to inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world. Through the sharing of stories, songs, and art, each playful exploration engages both adults and children as we make new discoveries about the plants and animals in […]
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Homeschool Teen Hike
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) 2275 Cecil Ashburn Drive, Huntsville, AL, United StatesWednesday, February 25, 2026 Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve (Moderate / About 2 hours / About 2 miles or so) Bring a snack and a sketchpad/nature journal (optional) and join us for a monthly Homeschool Teen Hike! Led by Land Trust hike leader Bri Cobert, this month’s hike will focus on winter tree identification on Chapman […]
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Naturalist Hike
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesChapman Mountain Nature Preserve (Easy / around 1 hour / around 1 mile) Join forest ecologist, Soos Weber, as we amble along the trails to learn more about the ecology of our Land Trust Nature Preserves. This will be a slow-paced hike where we will stop to learn about the forest around us here in […]
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Spring Kick-off to Hiking Day
Hello new and seasoned hikers! As the weather warms, we are planning a Spring Kick-off to Hiking Day at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve! This will be a time for new hikers to learn a bit more about our preserves, and experienced hikers to share their knowledge. We will have guided hikes and informative tables to […]
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