Candlelight Hike
January 10, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Hundreds of softly glowing lights illuminate the trails of Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Edna Taylor Conservancy.
Join us for a hike and enjoy a roaring bonfire!
In partnership with Madison Parks, all ages and abilities are welcome to this family-friendly event! Warm up by a roaring fire; and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. Food carts available on site! Indoor restrooms available.
Come one, come all…No pre-registration is required!
This is a FREE event with FREE parking and a FREE shuttle from the Ahuska Park parking lot (400 E. Broadway).
PARKING: Free shuttle service and free parking at Ahuska Park. Parking, without shuttle service, may be available along Femrite Drive, Roselawn Drive, and Edna Taylor Parkway. Parking map found here.
For more information, please call: 608-221-0404 x 0.
Photos courtesy of Greg Dixon Photography.
A photographer may be onsite to document this event. If you would not like your photo taken, please advise the photographer. Thank you!
With appreciation to our 2026 partners who make programs like this possible!
If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Lizzie Condon at lizzie@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.
Event Partners
Media Partners
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.
Interested in a place more home-y?
Check out the AirBnB, and Verbo rentals in Monona.
