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Oak Park Area Cleanup
October 5, 2021
Join Operation Green Team at the Oak Park Area Cleanup on Saturday, November 6 from 9am to 11am. Meet at 2255 Oakwood Avenue and just look for the Operation Green Team tents! Trash bags, litter grabber sticks, gloves, water and safety vests will be provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Contact (256) 532-5326 for more information and any questions about the cleanup. Keep Huntsville Beautiful by starting in your community!
Read MoreHike at Hays – Halloween Ecology
September 28, 2021
Halloween features many organisms that are thought of as creepy, crawly, slimy, gross, or scary, but these forms of life are all very important to their ecosystem despite their spooky connotations. Hikers will learn about the organisms associated with Halloween like crows, cats, wolves, mushrooms, spiders, and bats, how these organisms fit into their unique ecologies, and what caused their associations with the end of harvest and Halloween. Hike at Hays with [more]
Read MoreShiitake Mushroom Workshop – Registration Required
September 28, 2021
Register for the free Shiitake Mushroom Workshop at Hays Nature Preserve on Wednesday, October 20 at 10am. Learn to inoculate a log with shiitake mushroom spores & take it home! This workshop will meet outside and will be taught by The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Rhonda Britton. Email to register: katheleen.theriault@huntsvilleal.gov. Registration is limited and REQUIRED. This workshop is planned for adults. Children with adults may observe.
Read MoreFall Break Fun
September 28, 2021
Enjoy the outdoors at Hays Nature Preserve during Fall Break! Join us at the pavilion on the natural playground from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, October 5 through Thursday, October 7. Drop in during the time to enjoy a different Fall themed craft and activity each day! Free for kids of all ages.
Read MoreFall Break Fun
September 28, 2021
Enjoy the outdoors at Hays Nature Preserve during Fall Break! Join us at the pavilion on the natural playground from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, October 5 through Thursday, October 7. Drop in during the time to enjoy a different Fall themed craft and activity each day! Free for kids of all ages.
Read MoreHike at Hays – Bats
September 28, 2021
Bats are some of the most amazing mammals, being the only group that has the ability to truly fly. Join us at Hays Nature Preserve on Wednesday, October 6 at 10am as we learn more about these often misunderstood animals. We will discuss interesting facts like, how many species of bats there are and how many occur in Huntsville, what role do they play in the ecosystems around us and [more]
Read MoreFall Break Fun
September 28, 2021
Enjoy the outdoors at Hays Nature Preserve during Fall Break! Join us at the pavilion on the natural playground from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, October 5 through Thursday, October 7. Drop in during the time to enjoy a different Fall themed craft and activity each day! Free for kids of all ages.
Read MoreHike at Hays – Learn about Wildlife Management
August 30, 2021
Learn about wildlife management while exploring Hays Nature Preserve with us on Wednesday, September 29. The hike is free to all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult. Hike will be at a leisurely pace but strollers are not recommended. Hikers meet at the cul-de-sac at the Green Team tent. Comfortable shoes that can get dirty are recommended. Email katheleen.theriault@huntsvilleal.gov for more info.
Read MoreYoga by the River
August 19, 2021
Yoga by the River is back every Saturday in September from 8am – 9am! Enjoy a relaxing, yet energizing hour of yoga next to the gently flowing waters of the Flint River in Hays Nature Preserve. All you have to bring is your yoga mat, water and a towel. All experience levels are welcome. Signs will direct you where to go once you are in Hays Nature Preserve. Contact Kathe at 256.564.8077 or [more]
Read MoreNational Cleanup Day
August 10, 2021
Meet Operation Green Team at 3217 Village Drive to participate in a cleanup for National Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 18 from 9am to 11am. Trash bags, litter sticks, gloves, water and safety vests will be provided. Just wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Contact (256) 532-5326 for more information and any questions about the cleanup. See you on National Cleanup Day!
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