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Big Day at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United StatesCelebrate October Big Day 2026 with the Land Trust of North Alabama! On Saturday, October 10, join birders across the world as you observe, record, and appreciate birds at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve. Drop in from 7 AM – 11 AM to sit, stroll, or hike and catalogue birds using eBird. In 2025, over 2 […]
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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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Neuroscience of Nature at Harvest Square
Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United StatesCome explore the Neuroscience of Nature and discover tools and techniques in the natural world that can better our lives and improve wellness and mental health. In this program, students gain a deeper understanding of brain function and sensory systems that is grounded in nature. Participants will learn how neurons in the brain change with […]
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Monday Mountain Explorers: Monte Sano Nature Preserve, Bankhead Trailhead
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, 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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Little Forest Friends
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) 2275 Cecil Ashburn Drive, Huntsville, AL, United StatesFamilies with young children (ages 18 months to 3 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 […]
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Weekday Hike at Blevins Gap North
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) 2275 Cecil Ashburn Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States(Moderate / about 1.5 – 2 hours / just under 2 miles) Join us for a beautiful walk along some of the northernmost trails on the Land Trust of North Alabama’s Blevins Gap Nature Preserve. This hike will take us through a hardwood forest in the fall – be ready to crunch some leaves! During […]
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Hike at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States(Moderately difficult / 2 hours/ 2 miles) Bethel Spring Nature Preserve has one of the most beautiful waterfalls on any of the Land Trust preserves and one of the largest in Madison County. This hike will start with an easy walk on the Bethel Creek Loop Trail. Things get a bit more challenging though as […]
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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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Hump Day Hike at Monte Sano: Oak Park
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Oak Park Trailhead) 2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL(Moderate to Difficult/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a somewhat challenging midweek hike at the Monte Sano Nature Preserve starting at the Oak Park trailhead. We will hike up the Oak Park Trail to the Bankhead Trail. We will turn left and hike to the Dallas Branch Trail. We will follow Dallas Branch […]
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Hike at Harvest Square Nature Preserve
Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United States(Easy / Around 1 hour / 1.75 miles) Harvest Square Nature Preserve has a lot of things about it that appeal to the casual hiker: Its trails are relatively easy to walk on, there’s not a lot of mileage, and – best of all – there are no hills! Mapping this hike shows it to […]
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Senior Saunter at Green Mountain Nature Preserve
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead) 13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, United StatesThis month’s outing will explore the scenic Alum Hollow Trailhead at Green Mountain Nature Preserve. Discover the preserve at your own pace; bring a book, nature journal, camera, picnic, or binoculars! For those who like beautiful waterfalls, you can saunter to Alum Falls, which is about one mile from the Trailhead (Please note: The trail […]
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Monday Mountain Explorers: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
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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Hump Day Hike at Green Mountain Nature Preserve North
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Astalot Trailhead) 15002 Astalot Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States(Moderate to Difficult/ 2 hours/ 3-6 miles) Join us for a midweek hike at the Green Mountain Nature Preserve North Astalot Trailhead. We will do an “Out and Back” hike on the Green Mountain Trail. The trail is 3.2 miles end to end. We will assess how far we want to go based on the […]
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