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Our facility will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15th in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Our building will reopen to the public at 9am on Tuesday, Jan. 16th.

As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.
Please exercise caution to remain safe on trails, sidewalks, and driveways, as conditions may be icy.

Our facility is open on weekdays from 9am to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to 2pm.

As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

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Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus

330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
(608) 221-0404

The Monona Campus, with its gentle, glaciated patchwork of oak savanna, wetlands, prairies and woodlands provides a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the city life that surrounds it. Here, visitors are invited to explore local flora and fauna on the trails and see how their observations connect to global phenomena through interactive exhibits.

March 2024

Bird & Nature Adventures

March 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

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J&R Aquatic Rescue Exotic Pet Surrender

March 23 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Do you have an exotic pet that you are no longer able to care for? J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will be onsite accepting the surrender of exotic pets. Check out the event link to learn more.

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April 2024

Art-ventures in Nature (Spring)

April 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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$25

Join us for a fun and creative spring art workshop designed for families with children ages 3-10 years old.

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Birding by Ear: Walk, Bird, & Learn

April 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Birding by Ear is a wonderful way to experience birds without relying on sight! Participants of this field trip will not learn bird songs or how to bird by ear; rather the focus will be on how to lead field trips to make them more accessible to individuals with vision loss. This is a great opportunity for people who currently lead nature outings or would like to in the future!

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Quarterly Earth Day: Children’s Clean-Up

April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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In honor of Earth Day, join us for a fun and playful afternoon of clean-up at everyone's favorite park... Dream Park at Winnequah Park in Monona.

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Do More Trash Bash

April 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Join the “Do More Trash Bash” from Monona Parks & Rec for a race to collect the most pounds of waste in parks in need of the most TLC. A $100 Kwik Trip gift card will be awarded to the winning team.

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Bird & Nature Adventures

April 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

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Get Kids Outside: Spring Wildflower & Bird Hike

April 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Join Get Kids Outside for their spring event! One of the first flowers of spring is bloodroot and we will learn about this pretty little flower and then take a short hike looking for spring birds. Afterwards, the kids will enjoy a warm fire and a snack. Join us for this free, fun adventure!

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May 2024

Birding by Ear

May 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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$20

Just as unique as their coloration and shape, bird sounds come in all tunes and pitches. This class teaches the tools and techniques for identifying birds by close listening (we don’t spend a lot of time memorizing particular bird songs). We welcome participants who are new to the hobby of birding by ear, as well as birders of any level interested in continuing to learn and practice their birding by ear skills. This class is for anyone interested in birding by ear, of all physical abilities, ages, and birding skills.

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Bird & Nature Adventures

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

June 2024

Bird & Nature Adventures

June 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

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July 2024

30th Anniversary Open House

July 21 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Celebrate 30 years of children's environmental education with an open house! Whether you've connected with us before or have never been, join us for this free event and share a meal with us. Games, fun, and adventure await.

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Bird & Nature Adventures

July 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

August 2024

Bird & Nature Adventures

August 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

Adult Summer Camp

August 24 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Get your tickets early for this fun and exciting fundraiser! Summer camp activities throughout the grounds will be paired with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Camp games, stories, crafts, and adventure awaits!

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September 2024

Bird & Nature Adventures

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

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October 2024

Fall Fest

October 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
Free

Fall Fest returns with 'Creatures of the Night', our annual fun-filled night of spooky nature activities in 'not-so-scary' style! With activity stations indoors and out, there is plenty of FREE fall fun for everyone to enjoy. Park your car at Ahuska Park and ride a FREE shuttle to ALNC. Food carts on site.

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Bird & Nature Adventures

October 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

November 2024

Bird & Nature Adventures

November 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

December 2024

Bird & Nature Adventures

December 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

January 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

January 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

February 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

February 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

March 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

March 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

April 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

May 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

May 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

June 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

June 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

July 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

July 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

August 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

August 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

September 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

October 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

November 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

Find out more »

December 2025

Bird & Nature Adventures

December 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2025

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map
Free

Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.

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