Field Trip Preview Day for Educators

The Land Trust of North Alabama invites teachers to experience their field trip programs firsthand at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve this summer. These preview days offer educators a chance to walk through the same hands-on activities their students will encounter, exploring the rich biodiversity of Alabama while discovering how these programs align with their curriculum. It's an opportunity to see exactly what a field trip with the Land Trust entails before committing your class to a visit during the school year. The elementary and middle school preview takes place Wednesday, July 22, starting at 9:00 AM at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on Highway 72 East. Teachers will hike the preserve, participate in student activities, and leave with resources to support conservation education in their classrooms. The event is free, though registration is required. A separate preview day for high school educators follows on July 23. Elementary and middle school teachers can contact Maria Ingram at mingram@landtrustnal.org with questions, while high school educators should reach out to Laura Lambert at laura@landtrustnal.org. Plan to dress for outdoor exploration and be prepared for a hands-on experience that mirrors what your students would encounter. The preserve is located just east of Huntsville—cross Chapman Mountain on Highway 72, U-turn at Moores Mill Road, and watch for the paved entrance on your right after the silver guard rail ends. In case of weather-related cancellations, registered participants will receive email notification.