At the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, we know that truly living our mission and reaching as many children, families, educators, conservationists and community members as possible means expanding access now. In order to better serve our community, we are redesigning our space to increase our impact, improve our programs and better accommodate diverse populations. As […]
Holding animals builds connections and memories!![]()
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Recently, Nature Preschoolers got to hold baby chicks and a bearded dragon. The baby chicks were given to us by a preschool family who will ultimately take them home when they are bigger. As for the bearded dragon, this is Gizmo, the well-known family pet of one of our Environmental Educators. ![]()
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These visitors, fuzzy or scaly, always make a big impression on the curious children. Interacting with animals offers great learning opportunities, while fostering empathy, compassion, and emotional connectedness. ![]()
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Do you have a favorite childhood memory interacting with animals? ![]()
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Photos: Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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