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SUMMARY:Event Prep: Moon Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we prepare for one of the Land Trust’s most exciting events of the year—Moon Dance! We’re looking for volunteers to help transform the venue and get everything ready for an unforgettable evening. \nWhether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking for a fun way to spend a few hours with friends\, Event Prep is a great opportunity to work alongside fellow Land Trust supporters\, enjoy the unique atmosphere of Three Caves\, and play an important role in making this special event a success. \nNo experience required. Please wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray\, sunscreen\, 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\, we will send a notification to registered participants to the email address provided at sign up. \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/concert-prep-4/
LOCATION:Three Caves\, 901 Kennamer Drive Southeast\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts at Three Caves,Monte Sano,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Moon Dance Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:After the final song is played and the last guests head home\, we need a team of volunteers to help return Three Caves to its natural beauty. Join us for Moon Dance Clean Up and play an important role in closing out one of the Land Trust’s signature events. \nThis is a great opportunity to spend time with fellow volunteers\, enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere at Three Caves\, and help ensure the venue is ready for future visitors and events. Many hands make light work\, and with a strong team\, the cleanup goes quickly! \nNo experience required. Please wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray\, sunscreen\, 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\, we will send a notification to registered participants to the email address provided at sign up. \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/concert-clean-up-2/
LOCATION:Three Caves\, 901 Kennamer Drive Southeast\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts at Three Caves,Monte Sano,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Creekin’ with Kayla at Monte Sano Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Educator Naturalist Kayla Wilson for a morning exploring Fagan Creek on the Monte Sano Nature Preserve.  During our time together\, we’ll get our feet wet looking for critters\, talking about the creek ecosystem\, and appreciating Alabama’s wonderful aquatic biodiversity.  This will be a time of discovery – who knows what we’ll find? \n“Nature always has something going on.  We just have to pay attention to it!” -Kayla \nAges: 6 years old and up. (Siblings are welcome.) \nParticipants are encouraged to wear shoes and clothes that can get wet and probably a little bit dirty.  Please bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated.  The stream is shaded\, so the sun shouldn’t be a problem. \nLocation: Monte Sano Nature Preserve\, 500 Cleermont Drive\, Huntsville\, AL 35801 \nThis preserve has multiple trailheads. Be sure to come to the right one! \n\n\nSign Up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/creekin-with-kayla-at-monte-sano-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead)\, 500 Cleermont Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Monte Sano
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SUMMARY:Senior Saunter at Monte Sano: Bankhead Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:27 September 2026 Sunday \nMonte Sano Nature Preserve – Old RR Bed Trail     2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nFrom the Saunter leader\, Lynne Weninegar:   \n\nSenior Saunter is designed for Land Trust members aged 60 and older (or anyone who feels young at heart and enjoys a slower pace). These gatherings are an opportunity to connect with nature and one another without the pressure of keeping up with a group hike or reaching a destination.  Some participants enjoy taking a leisurely stroll\, while others prefer birdwatching\, fishing\, reading\, journaling\, photography\, or simply sitting and enjoying the scenery. Senior Saunter is about spending time outdoors\, making new friends\, and experiencing our preserves in a relaxed and welcoming environment. \nFirst-time guests are welcome to join us. We invite returning participants to become Land Trust members and support the conservation of North Alabama’s special places. Please come prepared for the weather and nature’s little distractions. Water\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, and comfortable shoes are always recommended. We look forward to spending time with you on the preserves! \n\nMeet at the parking lot off Toll Gate/Bankhead Pkwy. This walk will take us through a historic area of the Monte Sano Nature Preserve. We will follow the path of one of the country’s oldest and shortest-lived\, rail corridors—Monte Sano Railway. As you hike the narrow dirt and stone bed\, you will pass waterfalls and the original stone bridge supports. FREE Audio Trail Tour along Old Railroad Bed Trail available in the TravelStorys app. Birds will be out and about\, trees will be showing some Fall colors\, and the saunter is sure to be fun and memorable! \nSign Up \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/senior-saunter-at-monte-sano-bankhead-trailhead/
LOCATION:Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead)\, 2442 Bankhead Parkway\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Monte Sano
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SUMMARY:Hump Day Hike at Monte Sano: Oak Park
DESCRIPTION:(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 to Buzzards Roost Trail for a nice overlook and back to the Oak Park Trail. Then it’s all downhill as we return to the trailhead using the Oak Park Trail. \nSign Up \nLocation: The Monte Sano Nature Preserve at the Oak Park Trailhead–2250 Oakwood Ave NE\, Huntsville\, AL 35801 \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 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hump-day-hike-at-monte-sano-oak-park-2/
LOCATION:Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Oak Park Trailhead)\, 2250 Oakwood Ave NE\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Monte Sano
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SUMMARY:Creekin’ with Kayla at Monte Sano Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Educator Naturalist Kayla Wilson for a morning exploring Fagan Creek on the Monte Sano Nature Preserve.  During our time together\, we’ll get our feet wet looking for critters\, talking about the creek ecosystem\, and appreciating Alabama’s wonderful aquatic biodiversity.  This will be a time of discovery – who knows what we’ll find? \n“Nature always has something going on.  We just have to pay attention to it!” -Kayla \nAges: 6 years old and up. (Siblings are welcome.) \nParticipants are encouraged to wear shoes and clothes that can get wet and probably a little bit dirty.  Please bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated.  The stream is shaded\, so the sun shouldn’t be a problem. \nLocation: Monte Sano Nature Preserve\, 500 Cleermont Drive\, Huntsville\, AL 35801 \nThis preserve has multiple trailheads. Be sure to come to the right one! \n\n\nSign Up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/creekin-with-kayla-at-monte-sano-nature-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead)\, 500 Cleermont Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Monte Sano
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SUMMARY:ACT Prep Workshop at Monte Sano Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Ah\, fall break! The perfect time to get outside and…study for the ACT? Actually\, this workshop is designed for all high school students who are looking for a new way to learn vocabulary quickly\, especially in the science disciplines. Join educator Elizabeth Moats at the Bankhead Pavilion for an afternoon of discussion and activities focused around making test prep easier in a camp-style atmosphere. This workshop will cover approximately 150 of the most commonly seen terms in the ACT Science section. All learning materials will be provided. Please come in long pants and close-toed\, comfortable walking shoes and bring water and a snack.\nLocation: Monte Sano Nature Preserve\, Bankhead Trailhead\, 2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE\, Huntsville\, AL 35801 \nMeet at the pavilion  \nThis preserve has multiple trailheads. Be sure to come to the right one! \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/act-prep-workshop-at-monte-sano-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead)\, 2442 Bankhead Parkway\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Monte Sano
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T143000
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SUMMARY:Hike at Monte Sano: Oak Park
DESCRIPTION:(Moderate/Around 1.5 hours/ About 2 miles) Join us on a climb up the north side of Monte Sano! One of the favorite trails of our trail running groups is Oak Park\, which you’ll follow until you get to the northern fork of the Buzzard’s Roost Trail\, which features a small waterfall at the wetter times of the year. Take the loop of Buzzard’s Roost back down across the Dallas Branch Spring to the lower section of Oak Park\, and climb back down to the parking lot for a short but vigorous hike. \nSign Up \nLocation: The Monte Sano Nature Preserve at the Oak Park Trailhead–2250 Oakwood Ave NE\, Huntsville\, AL 35801 \nThis preserve has several trailheads. Oak Park Trailhead is located off Oakwood Avenue behind the park. \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 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hike-at-monte-sano-oak-park-2/
LOCATION:Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Oak Park Trailhead)\, 2250 Oakwood Ave NE\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Monte Sano
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SUMMARY:Monday Mountain Explorers: Monte Sano Nature Preserve\, Bankhead Trailhead
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. \nAges: Elementary aged children (ages 5-11) and their caregivers \nLeader: Jen Jackson \n\n\nMonte Sano Nature Preserve\, Bankhead Trailhead\, 2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE\, Huntsville\, AL 35801 \n\nSign Up 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/monday-mountain-explorers-monte-sano-nature-preserve-bankhead-trailhead/
LOCATION:Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead)\, 2442 Bankhead Parkway\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Homeschool,Monte Sano
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