The beautiful Eastern Bluebird is a favorite among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. It is also an important predator on insects such as grasshoppers, caterpillars and beetles, which can be destructive to crops. It can be found in parks, gardens, hedges, and other areas across Wisconsin. Over the past few decades, the Eastern Bluebird has […]
Month: July 2014
Check Out the New ALNC Phenology Gardens and Trail Signs!
Our Mission at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center is to “…teach the student to see the land, to understand what he sees, and enjoy what he understands,” a quote from Aldo Leopold himself. The Mission remains strong with our new Phenology Garden at the Monona campus Nature Center. This garden allows students to come and learn […]
Climate Forward: The Wisconsin Academy’s New Climate and Energy Roadmap
Climate change has become an important conversation for the international, national and local communities. Here in Wisconsin, organizations and communities are going beyond conversation and taking positive steps towards solutions that reduce emissions and our reliance on fossil fuels. A recent publication by the Wisconsin Academy, Climate Forward: A New Road Map for Wisconsin’s Climate […]
ALNC Open House – Sunday, July 13
It was a beautiful day for our Open House to welcome new Executive Director Bob Miller and to kick off celebration of our 20th year – check out these photos from the event! […]
MPower Business Champion Program
The Aldo Leopold Nature Center was recently selected to participate in Sustain Dane’s 2014 MPower Business Champion Program, a one year program for businesses and organizations in the Madison area that aim to become more sustainable and reduce their environmental impact, while saving costs. ALNC is part of a cohort with 12 other area businesses. […]
