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SUMMARY:Spring STEAM
DESCRIPTION: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 students can take home\, helping them connect learning to real-world conservation and sustainability. \nThis session is titled: Build-a-Habitat: Supporting Spring Life. Students learn how habitats support plants\, pollinators\, and birds and how humans can help! \nLeader: Julie Anderson \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve\,  111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \n\nCost: This program is currently offered free of charge with support from Northrop Grumman and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Corporation.  As always\, your membership to support our mission is very much appreciated.\nReservations: Reservations are required. Space is limited. Please register using parent/guardian’s information and reserve one spot per child. There are no wait lists for these events. If spaces become available\, registration will reopen so please check back if you’re interested in attending.\nAges: 8 – 12 years. An accompanying adult is required for all programs.\nWhat to Bring: Closed toe shoes are required. We also recommend long pants\, bug spray\, sunscreen\, and water.\n\nIn 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. \nThis program is currently provided free of charge with support from Northrop Grumman and Toyota.  \nSign Up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/spring-steam-5/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Harvest Square
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SUMMARY:Hike at Harvest Square
DESCRIPTION:(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 have a whopping 20 feet of elevation gain over nearly two miles. While the exact route of the hike will be determined by the leader\, participants will see nearly the entire preserve with the exception of part of Senators Trail. Much of this walk is along crushed limestone paths and recently-installed boardwalks. \nIn 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. \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \nSign up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hike-at-harvest-square-4/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Harvest Square
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T091306Z
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SUMMARY:Spring STEAM
DESCRIPTION: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 students can take home\, helping them connect learning to real-world conservation and sustainability. \nThis session is titled: Pollinators at Work! Children will explore how pollinators help plants reproduce and why pollinators are essential. They will get to make an interactive wheel to match pollinators with the plants they pollinate. \nAligned with the Land Trust’s mission of conservation\, advocacy\, education\, and recreation\, this program encourages young learners to understand and protect local ecosystems\, appreciate native plants and wildlife\, and develop a lifelong connection to the outdoors. Through experiential learning and creative problem-solving\, students will gain practical skills while discovering how they can play an active role in caring for the natural spaces that make North Alabama special. \nLeader: Julie Anderson \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve\,  111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \n\nCost: This program is currently offered free of charge with support from Northrop Grumman and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Corporation.  As always\, your membership to support our mission is very much appreciated.\nReservations: Reservations are required. Space is limited. Please register using parent/guardian’s information and reserve one spot per child. There are no wait lists for these events. If spaces become available\, registration will reopen so please check back if you’re interested in attending.\nAges: 8 – 12 years. An accompanying adult is required for all programs.\nWhat to Bring: Closed toe shoes are required. We also recommend long pants\, bug spray\, sunscreen\, and water.\n\nIn 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. \nSign Up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/spring-steam-3/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Harvest Square
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SUMMARY:Hike at Harvest Square
DESCRIPTION:(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 have a whopping 20 feet of elevation gain over nearly two miles. While the exact route of the hike will be determined by the leader\, participants will see nearly the entire preserve with the exception of part of Senators Trail. Much of this walk is along crushed limestone paths and recently-installed boardwalks. \nIn 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. \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \nSign up \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hike-at-harvest-square-3/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Harvest Square
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SUMMARY:Spring STEAM
DESCRIPTION: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 students can take home\, helping them connect learning to real-world conservation and sustainability. \nThis session\, Seeds\, Shapes\, and Survival\, will focus on examining how seed shape relates to dispersal and survival strategies. \nAligned with the Land Trust’s mission of conservation\, advocacy\, education\, and recreation\, this program encourages young learners to understand and protect local ecosystems\, appreciate native plants and wildlife\, and develop a lifelong connection to the outdoors. Through experiential learning and creative problem-solving\, students will gain practical skills while discovering how they can play an active role in caring for the natural spaces that make North Alabama special. \nLeader: Julie Anderson \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve\,  111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \n\nCost: This program is currently offered free of charge with support from Northrop Grumman and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Corporation.  As always\, your membership to support our mission is very much appreciated.\nReservations: Reservations are required. Space is limited. Please register using parent/guardian’s information and reserve one spot per child. There are no wait lists for these events. If spaces become available\, registration will reopen so please check back if you’re interested in attending.\nAges: 8 – 12 years. An accompanying adult is required for all programs.\nWhat to Bring: Closed toe shoes are required. We also recommend long pants\, bug spray\, sunscreen\, and water.\n\nIn 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. \nSign Up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/spring-steam/
LOCATION:Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve\, 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Harvest Square
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UID:10021320-1768140000-1768143600@hvilleblast.com
SUMMARY:Hike at Harvest Square
DESCRIPTION:(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 have a whopping 20 feet of elevation gain over nearly two miles. While the exact route of the hike will be determined by the leader\, participants will see nearly the entire preserve with the exception of part of Senators Trail. Much of this walk is along crushed limestone paths and recently-installed boardwalks. \nIn 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. \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \nSign up \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hike-at-harvest-square-2/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Harvest Square
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SUMMARY:Trail Care: Harvest Square
DESCRIPTION:Help perform cutbacks and general trail maintenance throughout the preserve. \nNo 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 (each person must sign a waiver). Guardians may sign up on behalf of minors. Registration Required. \nSign Up! \nIf this event is canceled due to weather or trail conditions\, we will send a notification to registered participants to the email address provided at sign up.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/trail-care-harvest-square-2/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Harvest Square,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T113000
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SUMMARY:Monday Mountain Explorers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will read literature together to spark curiosity about the natural world\, we will discover and explore our natural environment together through walks and family-led activities\, we will introduce the concept of field journaling as a way to capture our discoveries\, and ultimately we will foster community through interactions in our natural environment. \nAdditional Notes: \n\nPlease dress appropriately and bring your own water/snacks for a short hike.\nParticipants will be provided with a field journal; participants are encouraged to keep the field journal and bring to future events.\nFamilies are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the event.\n\nAges: Elementary aged children (ages 5-11) and their caregivers \nLeader: Kelly Turner \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \n\n\nSign up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/monday-mountain-explorers-3/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Harvest Square,Homeschool
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
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CREATED:20251009T144254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T145707Z
UID:10018893-1760169600-1760176800@hvilleblast.com
SUMMARY:Foraging Hike at Harvest Square
DESCRIPTION:(Easy/about 2 hours/about 2 miles) The days are starting to cool off\, but there are still plenty of foraging treasures to be found if you’re looking in the right places. Join Casey Lanier at Harvest Square to find the fruits of the fall forest on a hike whose route will be determined the day of the event. \nLocation: Harvest Square Nature Preserve – 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd\, Harvest\, AL 35749 \nSign up \nIn 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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/foraging-hike-at-harvest-square/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Harvest Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T012805
CREATED:20251005T134228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T145708Z
UID:10018267-1760086800-1760097600@hvilleblast.com
SUMMARY:Trail Care: Harvest Square
DESCRIPTION:Help perform cutbacks and general trail maintenance throughout the preserve. \nNo 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 (each person must sign a waiver). Guardians may sign up on behalf of minors. Registration Required. \nSign Up! \nIf this event is canceled due to weather or trail conditions\, we will send a notification to registered participants to the email address provided at sign up.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/trail-care-harvest-square/
LOCATION:Harvest Square Nature Preserve\, 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard\, Harvest\, AL\, 35749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Harvest Square,Volunteer Opportunities
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