Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve (Photo Credit: Keith Bozeman)
HUNTSVILLE-Spring is one of the best times to visit Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve. The waterfalls are flowing and wildflowers are blooming. This year is even more special due to the recent donation of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve to Land Trust of North Alabama. For over 40 years, Jim and Faye Lacefield preserved Cane Creek Canyon’s natural resources and welcomed visitors to experience this special piece of northwest Alabama. The February 2023 donation of the Cane Creek property to the Land Trust of North Alabama, a nonprofit conservation organization based in Huntsville, ensures its continued protection and public access.
Silvery Checkerspot at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve (Photo Credit: Tim Martin)
On Saturday, April 29 as Earth Month winds down, the Land Trust invites the public to celebrate the legacy of the Lacefields and the future of Cane Creek Canyon. Activities throughout the day feature hiking, wildflowers, food, music, and stargazing. While the preserve will open to visitors at 7:00 am as usual, special events begin at 1 PM and continue into the evening. This event is free but donations to support continued care of the property and public trail system are appreciated and encouraged.
The event will also include recognition of a generous donation from corporate partner Essity to fund the installation of a trailhead information kiosk and a tool storage bin for trail maintenance.
Entrance drive at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve (Photo Credit: Rochelle Griffin Warren)
Event: Celebrating Cane Creek Canyon
Date & Time: Saturday, April 29 from 1–9 PM
Location: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
(251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674)
Schedule:
1:00 – 5:00 PM: Head onto the trails and learn about the wildflowers of Cane Creek. Volunteers will be located at various points along the trails to share information and answer questions.
2:00 PM: Gather at the trailhead for a welcome from Land Trust of North Alabama and the Lacefields as well as the presentation of the donation from Essity to Land Trust of North Alabama.
3:00 PM: Learn about the salamanders of Cane Creek with Dr. Glenn A. Marvin.
5:00 PM: Music and dinner by the fire at trailhead, including campfire songs and food. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on.
7:30 PM: After the sun sets, the stargazing begins with Dr. Mel Blake.
Event information at landtrustnal.org/event/celebrating-cane-creek.
Things are blooming at Cane Creek Canyon. (Photo Credit: Friends of Cane Creek Facebook page)
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve is open to the public each weekend (Friday – Sunday from 7 AM – 5 PM). Visit landtrustnal.org/properties/cane-creek-preserve for updates and information about the property.
Media Release/ Melanie Manson, Marketing Director/LandTrust of North Alabama
