Looking for a place to host your celebration?
Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) offers a unique venue for you to enjoy the natural landscape and support children’s environmental education. Located in Monona, our facility provides the perfect, scenic space for milestone birthdays, parties, showers, and more.
Interested in booking a wedding? Visit our Weddings page.
What types of events can you host here?
- Anniversary Parties
- Baby/Bridal Showers
- Celebrations of Life
- Graduation Parties
- Milestone Birthdays
- Staff Retreats
- And more!
What’s included with a private event rental?
- On-site staff person(s) for the duration of your event
- Tables and chairs (various layout options, set-up by ALNC staff)
- Access to sound and visual equipment: speakers, projector, microphones
- Access to our covered deck and trails
- String lights – indoors and outdoors
- Sustainable Dishware Package
What dates are available?
Please review our Google form for our current availability.
If you are interested in learning more about our private events. Please contact us at rentals@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.
Rental Rates
Please keep in mind that all of our hourly rentals have a two-hour minimum. The rates below are general guidelines and the tier is determined by the Private Events Manager.
Meetings – starting at $25/hour
Please note: Hourly rates not available May-October
- Types of Events: Small club, work, or private meetings
- Guest Count: Less than 25 people
- Hours Available: Weekday business hours
- Space: Tamarack room
Conferences – starting at $60/hour
Please note: Hourly rates not available May-October
- Types of Events: Large work meetings, workshops, classes
- Guest Count: Less than 80 people
- Hours Available: Weekday or weekend daytime hours
- Space: Lobby
Gatherings – starting at $150/hour (4 hour minimum)
Please note: Hourly rates not available May-October
- Types of Events: Baby showers, bridal showers, celebrations of life
- Guest Count: Less than 100 people
- Hours Available: Weekday or weekend hours, between 9am and 8pm
- Space: Lobby and Tamarack room
- Alcohol: Beer or wine only
Celebrations – starting at $200/hour (6 hour minimum)
Please note: Hourly rates not available May-October
- Types of Events: Bar/bat mitzvahs, graduation parties, quinceañeras, retirement parties
- Guest Count: Less than 150 people
- Hours Available: Weekend hours, between 8am and Midnight
- Space: Lobby and Wings (Tamarack and Crane LLs)
- Alcohol: Beer, liquor, and wine allowed
Wedding – For weddings, please refer to our Weddings Page
FAQs
Are we allowed to bring in our food?
For small events (under 80), you may bring in your own food. We will ask you to sign our Potluck Waiver.
Are we allowed to have food catered?
Yes, you may choose any licensed vendor to cater your event. Once you have chosen, you will let the Rentals Manager know and they will request proof of insurance and a signed Approved Caterer Agreement from the company. Please reference our Preferred Vendor List for vendors with sustainable practices, consistently exemplary service and playing a role in the community.
What are the rules and regulations around alcohol service?
Alcohol must be served by a licensed bartender. Alcohol service is only allowed at Celebrations (see rates above). Prior to your event, the Private Events Manager will ask your chosen bartender to sign our Approved Bartender Agreement.
What types of events can you host here?
Events include:
- Baby Showers
- Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
- Bridal Showers
- Celebrations of Life
- Graduation Parties
- Quinceañeras
- Retirement Parties
- Staff Retreats
- And More!
What’s included in a private event rental?
Included with your rental:
- On-site staff person(s) for the duration of your event
- Tables and chairs (various layout options, set-up by ALNC staff)
- Access to sound and visual equipment: speakers, projector, microphones
- Access to our covered deck and trails
- String lights – indoors and outdoors
- Sustainable Dishware Package
If you have questions about our private events. Please contact us at rentals@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.
Wondering about lodging?
Country Inn & Suites, AVID Hotel, and AmericInn are all located within 1.5 miles from the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Country Inn & Suites has a shuttle.
