An important category in maintaining our certification is Public & Member Involvement. Huntsville needs to maintain a relationship with both the club members and the public, such as schools or scouting organizations. We have given course tours and nature trail walks to several groups. We have had school groups participate in building bird boxes for our course, and hope to soon have another group of children help us build some osprey nest platforms. Bird Walks and Wildflower Walks are held periodically, along with a hayride in October to see the fall foliage. The children at Huntsville have been treated to such programs as the "Butterfly Man," the "Reptile Man," and a petting zoo. Huntsville participates in the yearly Audubon Bird Count which takes place in May. The course has many bluebird and butterfly boxes scattered throughout, which are monitored by both members and our horticulturist.

Huntsville has accomplished many projects on the golf course, one of which is to build a Nature Trail. This is a 1.38 mile hike that starts on an old logging road, descends 150 feet into an old growth area, and traverses a spring-fed pond thriving with wetland plants. Wildlife, such as deer, wild turkey, and many different species of birds has been noted not only on the trail, but all through the golf course. Several trees along the trail have been designated with a plaque giving the name of the tree in both common name and botanical name. If you should need a rest, there are wooden benches placed throughout the walk. Maps of the Nature Trail can be obtained in the Clubhouse. Be sure to wear your hiking boots!