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Trail Care: Monte Sano

Trail Care: Green Mountain

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Trail Care: Monte Sano

Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Jr. Challenge

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We've been busy on Monte Sano! Volunteers hiked in

We've been busy on Monte Sano! Volunteers hiked in six steel support beams and lumber last week to prepare for the construction of a new 102 foot bridge crossing Fagan Creek at Wagon Trail. The bridge, funded by a memorial gift, is now complete thanks to 240 volunteer hours. This makes a previously challenging creek crossing much more accessible and safe for trail users while also protecting the plant life growing below. As part of this project, a small section of Wildflower Trail was rerouted using sustainable trail building techniques that will ensure it lasts. 🌿Trail maps and info at landtrustnal.org/monte-sano-preserve

Green is our favorite color.🍀💚🍀💚

Green is our favorite color.🍀💚🍀💚

“Springtime is the land awakening. The March win

“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” 💙💙💙💙 – Lewis Grizzard

Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) is a very widespre

Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) is a very widespread species in the Anacardiaceae family and while related to Poison Ivy, and looks similar, is not irritating to the skin in the same way that Toxicodendron radicans is. It prefers to grow on rocky limestone areas of forest or glade habitat, making it well suited to many regions of the United States. It’s twigs and leaves are covered in velvety hair, the flowers are a delicate small and fragrant yellow. This species feeds pollinators and the larvae of many butterflies including multiple species of hairstreak caterpillars. It’s berries, produced in the fall, are bright red, attracting many birds and mammals. This a gorgeous plant with lots of value for wildlife and appeal for the home garden and is worth a second look.

🌿Photos & Information by @sylvatica_sara

Our newest trail on Green Mountain continues to ta

Our newest trail on Green Mountain continues to take shape thanks to lots of hardworking volunteers. Our next work days on Green Mountain will be March 22 & 29 but there are lots of other volunteer opportunities this month. Check our calendar for dates and sign up to help! ⛏landtrustnal.org/events (link in bio)

Two guided hike opportunities this week! Take an e

Two guided hike opportunities this week! Take an easy nature walk at Green Mountain Nature Preserve and Bradford Creek Greenway as things bud and bloom. Sign up at landtrustnal.org/events (link in bio)

If you're planning a hike over the next couple wee

If you're planning a hike over the next couple weeks and interested in identifying the wildflowers you see along the trails, enjoy our Wildflower Guide on the Land Trust blog (link in bio). While not an exhaustive list by any means this guide covers the most common blooms you're likely to see while visiting a Land Trust nature preserve. Happy Hiking!

On March 16, Land Trust of North Alabama will offe

On March 16, Land Trust of North Alabama will offer hands-on activities to learn about the environment during Spring Break Fun At Hays Nature Preserve hosted by @operationgreenteam. Activities for the day will also include, crafts with Green Team, Alabama Water experiments with Alabama 4-H, and Water Wheels Outdoor Conservation Lab and activity with @alabamaextension. 🌿More details on our event calendar (link in bio).

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