After heavy storms rolled through the area earlier this week, hikers encountered a landslide at Monte Sano State Park.

Part of the Natural Well Trail inside the park is impassable. Until the trail can be cleared, the trail is being re-routed to other trails.

Hikers can get maps of the trails and information about the detour at the lodge or by calling (256) 534-3757.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville will celebrate the 41st anniversary of Earth Day with a week full of green contests and activities. Earth Week at UAHuntsville will be observed Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22.

Earth Day was founded and first celebrated on April 22, 1970, by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisconsin). Observed and celebrated in many countries every year, Earth Day has become an annual national event to learn about ecology and what we can do to reduce environmental harm.

Festivities will begin with an official kick-off at noon, on Monday, April 18 at Charger Village. The opening event will feature speakers from the Huntsville City Operation Green Team and the UAHuntsville energy office. Event organizers will provide a brief overview of the week's scheduled activities. Students will also be encouraged to sign-up for the new green student organization sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Earth Week 2011 Calendar of Events:

The Huntsville Botanical Garden Guild presents the 30th Annual Spring Plant Sale from April 15th - 17th behind Grisham Pavilion at the Garden. If you're ready to get your yard and garden ready for spring and summer, you won't want to miss the largest plant sale in North Alabama - with both a wide variety of botanicals and advice from the experts!

A long-established Huntsville tradition, the Plant Sale offers annuals by the flat or pack; ferns, geraniums, a huge selection of herbs, cherished heirloom or 'pass-along plants, houseplants, orchids, perennials, heirloom roses, hundreds of varieties of vegetable plants, water plants, vines, wildflowers, shrubs, vines, native azaleas and trees. All varieties have been specially selected to thrive in North Alabama.