We invite you out for a hike to explore the magic of the natural world, our trails are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

We ask that all staff and visitors follow our mask policy to help keep everyone safe and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Please stay tuned and do not hesitate to contact us with questions at alnc@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.

*Please note our facility’s date of reopen to the public is based on public health recommendations and other factors.

Meet Our Board

John Hecht, Chairman
Consultant, J. Hecht Consulting

James Edward Mills, Vice President
Journalist and Media Producer

Jeff Mandell, Secretary
Attorney, Stafford & Rosenbaum, LLC

Jon Traver, Treasurer
Retired CIO-Fixed Income, State of Wisconsin Investment Board

Steven Books
Vice President of Operations, Phoenix Nuclear Labs

Megan Decker
President, Mega Rentals Inc.

Deborah J Gilpin
Executive Director, Madison Children’s Museum

Mary LaMar
Environmental Steward

Trish Stevenson
Co-Founder, Aldo Leopold Foundation, Artist

Tripp Widder
Partner, Mohs Widder Paradise LLC

William Cronon, PhD
Anthony Earl
Estella Leopold, PhD
Howard Mead
Curt Meine, PhD
Tia Nelson
Jack Williams, PhD