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Chapman Mountain

Name: Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain
Start: 2026-05-07T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-07T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

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February 2026
***Canceled***Monday Mountain Explorers

February 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]
Forest Friends at Chapman Mountain

February 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Families 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 […]
Homeschool Teen Hike

February 25 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) 2275 Cecil Ashburn Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

Wednesday, 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 […]
March 2026
Naturalist Hike

March 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Chapman 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 […]
Spring Kick-off to Hiking Day

March 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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 […]
April 2026
Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain

April 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for Spring Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Spring Homeschool Day will focus on insects and pollinators, birding, spring flower and tree I.D., read-alouds, nature journaling, acoart projects and other hands-on activities. Because of the Pre-K through grade 12+ nature of homeschooling, the available activities will offer families the flexibility to dive […]
Spring STEAM

April 2 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for an after school hands-on, outdoor STEAM adventure for children 8 to 12 years old! This program blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math with nature-based exploration to inspire curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Students will participate in engaging, seasonal activities. Each session includes a short interactive lesson followed by hands-on projects that […]
Yoga at Chapman Mountain

April 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for Saturday morning yoga at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve! Stretch, strengthen, and flow with instructor Claudette Dahlberg in a peaceful outdoor setting near the Terry Education Pavilion. Free for Land Trust members, a $5 donation is requested for non-members (not required). Bring a mat, towel, water, sunscreen, and bug spray! Register here In […]
Monday Mountain Explorers

April 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]
Yoga at Chapman Mountain

April 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for Saturday morning yoga at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve! Stretch, strengthen, and flow with instructor Claudette Dahlberg in a peaceful outdoor setting near the Terry Education Pavilion. Free for Land Trust members, a $5 donation is requested for non-members (not required). Bring a mat, towel, water, sunscreen, and bug spray! Register here In […]
100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kickoff Hike

April 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join the Land Trust of North Alabama for 100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kickoff Hike! Kick-start an active, healthy lifestyle while exploring Alabama’s natural beauty and connecting with fellow hikers by joining the Land Trust on April 25th at 1:00 at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve for the event. For this event, the first 50 hikers will […]
Monday Mountain Explorers

April 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

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 […]
Forest Friends at Chapman Mountain

April 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Families 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 […]
May 2026
***canceled*** Hump Day Hike at Chapman Mountain

May 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

***Canceled*** (Moderate/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a midweek hike at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve located just to the east of Huntsville on HWY 72. This hike will start with an easy walk on the Moonshine Trail. There will be a brief climb up the Whole Planet Trail followed by a stroll […]
Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain

May 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for Spring Homeschool Day at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. For spring Homeschool Day, we will go for a birdwatching hike and do some fun bird activities. Because of the Pre-K through grade 12+ nature of homeschooling, the available activities will offer families the flexibility to dive as deeply as they would like into […]