Alabama Wildlife Center Thursday night at Sierra Club Meeting
Have you ever wondered how sick, injured, and orphaned wild birds take flight into the Alabama skies again? Come join us this Thursday, June 30 at 6:00pm. Scottie Jackson from the Alabama Wildlife Center will talk about how their patients regain their ability to survive in the wild. You will also get to meet AWC's live raptor ambassadors up close! The Alabama Wildlife Center, founded in 1977, is Alabama's oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation and education facility. AWC rescues, rehabilitates, and returns to the wild almost 2,000 native birds from over 100 different species annually. The Center is also a state educational resource, reaching over 30,000 participants every year through wildlife and conservation education programs.
On Thursday, August 18, Darryl Patton, the Southern Herbalist will give a fascinating talk on medicinal and edible uses for local plants. Sierra Club meetings start at 6:00pm and are in the training room of the National Children’s Advocacy Center at 210 Pratt Avenue. This is at the corner of Pratt and Meridian streets. Meetings are open to everyone. Come join us!
Alabama Sierra Club State Retreat October 28-30
Start making plans. Living Lightly on the Earth at beautiful Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, Alabama, sponsored by the Coosa Valley Sierra Club. Stay tuned for more details.
The Sierra Club Online
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Outings
Hike Ratings
Easy - Less than 5 miles, no serious elevation changes, no trail obstacles.
Moderate - 5 to 10 miles, some elevation changes or rough trail (rock hopping), or trail obstacles such as creek crossings.
Strenuous - Over 10 miles, substantial elevation change, rocky, obstructed or nonexistent trail.
Exploratory - any event where the leader has not experienced the event; may fit any class above.
Note. Participants of Sierra Club outings are required to sign a waiver.
Tuesday, June 28 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Steve Jackson at covecrawler@gmail.com
Saturday, July 2 - An Old-Fashioned Celebration: Hike, Swim and Picnic lunch. Fun.
Moderate hikes due to terrain, not distance. Grab your inner tube, bring a picnic lunch and celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend with Charlie and me in the South Cumberland State Park area. We’ll hike short trails to three different waterfalls where you’ll have a chance to float, frolic, photograph, or just enjoy. Bring snacks, water, lunch, a towel, wear a swim suit (if you plan to swim), hiking shoes/gear, and bug spray. Group size is limited. For more information contact Sandy at sandykip56@gmail.com T-storms/torrential downpour cancels.
Tuesday, July 5 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Patricia Wales at pwales77@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 12 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
epart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Alan Greene at agreene256@comcast.net
Saturday, July 16 - Summer on the Land Trust Property. Moderate.
8 mile hike. We will hike several trails on the Land Trust property on Monte Sano, avoiding the steepest climbs. Meet at 8:00am at the Three Caves parking lot at Waller Road and Kennamer Drive. See a map at http://media.wix.com/ugd/238963_d66ffbeb8c2a4de49f328ca25f09a757.pdf For more information, contact Charlie Cohen at 256-361-3837 or charlie.cohen@att.net
Tuesday, July 19 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Suzanne Cawthon at tirawolf@yahoo.com
Saturday, July 23 – Land Trust hike. Moderate.
Explore the new Land Trust Trails at Oak Park, connect to other Land Trust trails and hike to the Monte Sano State Park. Starting at the new Land Trust trail-head in Oak Park we’ll explore the newly created Oak Park and Buzzards Roost Trails and then link to the Land Trust trails on the west side of Monte Sano via the New Bankhead Trail. We will hike up the Dummy Line Trail to the Monte Sano State Park. On the return trip we will explore some less used trails and stop by a frog pond (frogs not guaranteed) on the west slope of Monte Sano. Moderate hike – about 7 miles and 900ft ascent. Bring snacks, water and more water, lunch, hiking shoes/gear and bug spray. We will meet in the parking lot of Oak Park (near the baseball fields) 2250 Oakwood Ave. Huntsville, AL at 8:15am. The hike will leave promptly at 8:30am. Contact Aaron at aaronlesky22@gmail.com for more info. T-storms/torrential downpour cancels. Don’t forget to bring water.
Tuesday, July 26 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00pm sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact David Jackson at hiking2dwj@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 2 - Monte Sano Evening Hike. Moderate.
Depart at 6:00 sharp from the Monte Sano State Park Hikers’ parking lot on Nolen Avenue. There is a small fee to enter the park and all dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot and during the hike. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous and range from 3 to 5 miles. For directions or questions contact Richard Williams at rbwilliams67@gmail.com