Engage with us and the community at one of our public events!
Throughout the changing seasons, the Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) provides public events designed to engage, educate, and empower visitors of all ages. Public opportunities include volunteer work days, nature outings, seasonal events, and more.
For information on our upcoming public events, please check out our Events Calendar!
LAND STEWARDS
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, wetlands, and woodlands? Become a volunteer land steward! Held the second Saturday of the month, April through October, Land Steward Work Days provide an opportunity for people to come together to control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun!
Volunteers meet at 10am outside the West Entry doors, near the Children’s shack, for an orientation. Pre-registration is not required but strongly encouraged. Check out our Events Calendar to find the next Land Steward Work Day and register.
BIRD & NATURE ADVENTURES
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Held the fourth Saturday of every month from 10 to 11:30 am, Bird & Nature Adventures are free outings with no registration required.
WORKSHOPS
Yoga with Mala Yoga: Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Held every Tuesday, from 6:45 to 7:45 am, this gentle flow practice invites you to connect with your breath, body, and the natural world around you. This event is $15 for Mala Yoga non-members and $10 for Mala Yoga members. Check out our Events Calendar to find the next yoga class and register.
SEASONAL EVENTS
Celebrate the changing seasons with our engaging (and oftentimes educational) events.
Candlelight Hike
Free & Family-friendly
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 winter fire outside the beautiful Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Maple Syrup Fest
Free & Family-friendly
Celebrate spring with Maple Syrup Fest, where stations throughout the grounds lead visitors through the science of maple syruping in Wisconsin. Participants will learn how to tap trees and make REAL maple syrup as well as enjoy a variety of themed activities. It really is a sticky-sweet way to kick-off spring!
Adult Summer Camp
Fundraising Event & 21+ Only
Featuring summer camp activities and locally-brewed beverages, ‘Camp Aldo’ is an exciting day of adventure, fun, and games in support of children’s environmental education at Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Fall Fest
Free & Family-friendly
Join us for our spooky-ish celebration featuring Creatures of the Night! Enjoy a fun-filled night of spooky nature activities in not-so-scary style with indoor and outdoor stations to discover throughout our grounds.
Holiday Market
Free & Family-friendly
Looking for unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that support local artisans and a good cause? Peruse and sample delicious foods made locally from Wisconsin ingredients. Shop and gift nature-inspired and found-object art. Purchase handcrafted jewelry, hand-dyed scarves, handspun yarns, DIY craft gifts, and so much more.
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