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March 2019
Learn about the bats in your neighborhood and build bat houses for Hays Nature Preserve & Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary with the National Speleological Society! FREE for children of all ages with their favorite available adult. Registration is limited and required. Call 256.564.8077 or email denise.taylor@huntsvilleal.gov to register by March 15.
Explore Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary with us! All hikes are free. Hikes begin at 4pm and 5pm. March 13 hike meets at the 431 South entrance. Watch for flags on the gravel road south of Hampton Cove Self Storage. All other hikes (March 27 & April 17) meet at the Taylor Road entrance parking lot where the sign is! Remember binoculars/camera, water & shoes that can get dirty. All ages welcome but strollers not recommended. Please call 256.564.8077 or email…
Enjoy a FREE birding hike led by the TN Valley Audubon Society & Hays staff, starting with a short session on how to use binoculars! SCHEDULE: 8:00am – Binocular Basics & Birding Walk 9:30am – DIY Birdfeeders 10:00am - Binocular Basics & Birding Walk 11:30am – DIY Birdfeeders Please bring binoculars/camera if you have them. Water and shoes that can get a bit dirty are recommended. Meet at the Education Building near the entrance of Hays Nature Preserve. Call 256-564-8077…
Join Operation Green Team and the Monte Sano Civic Association at Monte Sano Elementary School to participate in the semi-annual mountain clean up on Saturday, March 30 from 9am – Noon. If you can, please bring hand pruners, loppers and work gloves. Trash bags, litter sticks, and safety vests will be provided. We will be picking up litter and trimming brush along roadways. Popcorn and water provided to all volunteers! Contact John Price at (256) 520 –1700 for more information.…
April 2019
By “SIP" we mean start your day with a good cup of coffee or your favorite smoothie juice while exploring the preserve. Bring your own, so you'll have your fave! The beautiful sights to “SEE” will be provided by nature! Expect a leisurely group walk for observation. All ages are welcome. Walkers meet at the Education Building. Binoculars/camera suggested. Call 256.564.8077 or email denise.taylor@huntsvileal.gov for more info.
Join Council Member Devyn Keith and the City of Huntsville's Operation Green Team on Saturday, April 6 for the District 1 Spring Cleanup. The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Huntsville and Clean Harbors will be on site collecting household hazardous waste including old paint, computers, televisions, car batteries, used motor oil, lawn care chemicals and household chemicals. Green Team will be on site providing cleanup supplies, gloves, pickup sticks and trash bags BONUS Donuts & coffee 9 am · Hotdogs…
Join Council Member Jennie Robinson and the City of Huntsville's Operation Green Team on Saturday, April 13 for the District 3 Spring Cleanup. The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Huntsville and Clean Harbors will be on site collecting: household hazardous waste including old paint, computers, televisions, car batteries, used motor oil, lawn care chemicals and household chemicals. Green Team will be providing: clean up supplies, gloves, pickup sticks and trash bags. BONUS Green Team will have popcorn and water for all.
Explore Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary with us! All hikes are free. Hikes begin at 4pm and 5pm. March 13 hike meets at the 431 South entrance. Watch for flags on the gravel road south of Hampton Cove Self Storage. All other hikes (March 27 & April 17) meet at the Taylor Road entrance parking lot where the sign is! Remember binoculars/camera, water & shoes that can get dirty. All ages welcome but strollers not recommended. Please call 256.564.8077 or email…
Let’s get ready for Spring! Join us at City Hall for the Great American Cleanup Kickoff and Plant Giveaway on Friday, April 19 from 11am-1pm. We will be giving out free Glad trash bags to use for your neighborhood cleanups and free tomato and cucumber plants! Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, and water while you learn about planting information and volunteer opportunities with Operation Green Team. All free items are while supplies last. Register to win a raised wooden planting box…
Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve is fun for the whole family and it's all FREE. Come check out more than 80 earth-friendly exhibitors with informative displays & demonstrations on April 20 from 10am-2pm. Butterfly releases will take place at 10am and 1pm. There is face painting, children's activities and SO MUCH MORE throughout the whole day! Enjoy free hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn. Please bring a reusable water bottle to use at our refilling stations.
