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Our facility will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, July 6th.

As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

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As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

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Under the Starry Skies

February 6, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$7 – $29

1024px-Night_Sky_Stars_Trees_02In the dark days of winter, there is much to be seen and heard!  Join us for an evening under the starry skies at our remote Black Earth Campus.  We’ll spend the evening hiking under the night sky to listen for owl calls during their peak winter courtship and viewing the Orion and Crab nebulas, Jupiter, and several other constellations through a telescope on the deck (weather permitting).  In between sky viewing and night hiking, warm-up by the fire in the cabin as well as participate in some indoor activities relating to owls and the night sky.  ALNC will have adult and child snowshoes available on a first come first serve basis for use during night hikes.*

*This event is weather dependent. A back-up date is set for the following night, Saturday, February 7th from 6-8pm. The Public Programs Coordinator will communicate with registrants in the case of using the back-up date.  

Pre-registration required. 
ALNC members:  $7/person or $25/family; Non-members: $8/person or $29/family

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Details

Date:
February 6, 2015
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$7 – $29
Event Categories:
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Organizer

Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Phone:
(608) 221-0404
Email:
alnc@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Website:
aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org

Venue

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus
330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Phone:
(608) 221-0404

Aldo Leopold Nature Center