Celebrating Spring at Cane Creek Canyon April 27

TUSCUMBIA-Land Trust of North Alabama will wrap up Earth Month and celebrate spring with a day of hiking, wildflowers, food, and music at Celebrating Cane Creek Canyon sponsored by Essity. While the preserve will be open at 7:00 am as usual, special events will take place throughout the day. The event is free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated and encouraged.

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

10:00 AM – Guided Hike to Karen Falls (Moderate / 4-5 hours / 8 miles)

12:00 PM – Guided Wildflower Hike (Moderate / 2 miles)

1:00 PM – Kids Activity

2:00-5:00 PM – Music and Dinner by the campfire with live music from the Cliff Tones (2:00 PM) and Cane Creek Canyon Cliff Dwellers (3:30 PM)

WHERE: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve – 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

BACKGROUND: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, a breathtaking 693-acre property southwest of Tuscumbia, offers hiking trails created by original owners and caretakers Jim and Faye Lacefield. The Lacefields donated the property to the Land Trust of North Alabama in February 2023. Cane Creek Canyon’s rolling topography and dramatic falls provide an incredibly diverse ecological area supporting significant biodiversity, cultural history as well as recreational and educational opportunities. Protection of the property prevents degradation of these rich biological resources and aquatic corridors providing habitats for a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The preserve is open to the public each weekend (Friday – Sunday from 7 AM – 5 PM) plus major holidays (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day).