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Trail Care: Monte Sano

February 5, 2023

Hike: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve

February 5, 2023

Clean Up: Blevins Gap

February 9, 2023

Winter Tree Identification Workshop

February 11, 2023

Trail Care: Harvest Square

February 11, 2023

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Did you know? Land Trust of North Alabama is accre

Did you know? Land Trust of North Alabama is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, meaning we meet the highest national standards for excellence in conservation. We are currently applying for renewal and invite you to share comments with the commission at landtrustaccreditation.org.

Harvest Square Nature Preserve will be closed Mond

Harvest Square Nature Preserve will be closed Monday, February 13 – Friday, February 17 as we replace two of the preserves main bridges. We apologize for the inconvenience but plan to return the trails to you better than we found them.

📸: A frosty icy morning in December overlooking Turner Pond.

Orbweavers like this one vary widely in color, hav

Orbweavers like this one vary widely in color, have bold markings, and create stunning webs typically overnight, as any early morning hiker can tell you. 🕸️🕷️

📸: Terry Johnson, Tollgate Trail on Monte Sano Nature Preserve, September 2022

Did you know individuals and groups can adopt a tr

Did you know individuals and groups can adopt a trail to help monitor and maintain? Simply hike the trail at least quarterly, conduct light maintenance as needed, and let us know when it needs our attention. Become a Trail Care Partner! (link in bio)

Learn the fundamental skills needed to identify tr

Learn the fundamental skills needed to identify trees without access to their leaves by observing other features like buds and bark. Jesse Akozbek of Feral Foraging will lead a Winter Tree ID Workshop February 11-12 to help you identify trees in the wintertime. 🍂 See the full details and register at landtrustnal.org/event/2023-winter-tree-workshop (link in bio).

Monte Sano's Bankhead Trailhead will be closed beg

Monte Sano's Bankhead Trailhead will be closed beginning at sunset on Wednesday, January 25 through noon on Thursday, January 26 as we accept delivery of materials for trail projects. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Saturday's work day on the Green Mountain Trail wa

Saturday's work day on the Green Mountain Trail was a productive one with volunteers completing another short section of trail. Want to help? ⛏Sign up for an upcoming work day at landtrustnal.org/events.

Next time you head out for a hike at Chapman Mount

Next time you head out for a hike at Chapman Mountain stop by our bird blind and habitat on Moonshine Trail. Interpretive signage now offers information about common resident and migrating birds you may see plus ways that you can help provide them food and habitat in your own backyard. 🐦 landtrustnal.org/chapman-mountain-preserve (link in bio)

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