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August 2023
Senior – Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, senior-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Nature Healing Hike
Join us on Wednesday, August 16th, from 6 to 8pm, to meet Naturalists Stephanie Briand and Tara Dary at the Children’s Shack for a free, fun, and relaxing hike focused on nature healing.
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »September 2023
Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
Find out more »Senior – Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, senior-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »October 2023
CANCELED – Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
Find out more »Prairie Seed Harvest
Fall is the season of seeds! Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 10am to Noon to harvest native prairie flower seeds. Following a seed harvesting demonstration, it's your turn to trek through the prairie, collecting prairie flower seeds. We’ll close the event by gathering around a fall fire, sharing stories with a cup of warm cider. Registration strongly encouraged.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »November 2023
Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »December 2023
Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Bird & Nature Adventure
Take an evening New Year's Eve Family Hike through the grounds of ALNC into Edna Taylor Conservancy!
Find out more »January 2024
Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »February 2024
Quarterly Earth Day: Winter Clean Up
Winter is messy... Let's clean it up! Ditch work early on Friday, February 2nd for a winter clean up along Monona Drive. We'll start at the Dean House and focus on picking up trash and litter in our community This event is geared towards adults, but cleaning up our streets can be for everybody. Spend a crisp winter afternoon outside, connecting with one another and the land, as we pick up litter in our community. Registration is strongly encouraged. Register…
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »Art-ventures in Nature
Join us for a fun and creative winter art workshop designed for families with children ages 3-10 years old.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »March 2024
Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
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PRE-ORDER ONLINE: Native Plant Sale
Native Plant Sale in support of children's environmental education at ALNC! Order online now through Wednesday, April 17th and get your plants in time for Earth Day.
Find out more »April 2024
Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
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Art-ventures in Nature (Spring)
Join us for a fun and creative spring art workshop designed for families with children ages 3-10 years old.
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Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
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Mundo Esperanza: World Hope
In celebration of Earth Day, join Mundo Esperanza: World Hope for a morning of conscious conversation designed to build awareness and create community.
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Quarterly Earth Day: Children’s Clean-Up
In honor of Earth Day, join us for a fun and playful afternoon of clean-up at everyone's favorite park... Dream Park at Winnequah Park in Monona.
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Do More Trash Bash
Join the “Do More Trash Bash” from Monona Parks & Rec for a race to collect the most pounds of waste in parks in need of the most TLC. A $100 Kwik Trip gift card will be awarded to the winning team.
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »May 2024
Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues AM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
Find out more »Spring Wonder Bugs – Tues PM
Join us for our weekly Wonder Bugs sessions! We will use our senses to explore the flora and fauna of the nature center, as well as investigate seasonal changes in the weather and landscape. Sessions may include songs, stories, movement, games, crafts, and science experiments. A light snack will be provided during each class. Every week will be a unique adventure!
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »June 2024
Nature Everywhere Day
Nature Everywhere Day brings all of the energy and enthusiasm for nature connection! Join the Children & Nature Network's Nature Everywhere Conference out in the Madison community for a day of celebration and family fun! At ALNC, check out a Family Trailside Backpack (available for free) to explore our grounds from 10 am - 2 pm. Included in the backpacks are a nature bingo game, magnifying glasses, binoculars, bug viewers, ID books, and other tools to explore our natural world!
Find out more »Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
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Loop the Lake
Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 12th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride, presented by Lake Ridge Bank. Loop the Lake is an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona on Saturday, June 15th that raises funds to protect and preserve Greater Madison’s lakes. Make a day of it while you enjoy entertaining and educational activities at many parks along the route.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »July 2024
CANCELED – Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »CANCELED – Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
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30th Anniversary Open House
Celebrate 30 years of children's environmental education with an open house! Whether you've connected with us before or have never been, join us for this free event and share a meal with us. Games, fun, and adventure await.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »
Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
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Quarterly Earth Day: Water Quality Testing
Join us for a morning of water quality testing fun! This free, family-friendly water testing event is geared towards all ages. Spend a summer morning outside, connecting with one another and the pond, as we learn about our wetland ecosystem, water quality, and what that means.
Find out more »August 2024
Quarterly Earth Day: Pedal & Pick Up
Attention Monona community members, business owners, and staff! We invite you to make a difference in our community by volunteering to clean local beaches on Friday, August 2, from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »September 2024
Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
Find out more »CANCELED – Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »
Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »October 2024
Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »Prairie Seed Harvest – Land Steward Work Day
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April thru October, to help control invasive species, seed with native plants, get dirty, and have some fun! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management and other projects as needed. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities modified due to inclement weather.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »
Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
In collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to preserve Ho-Chunk ceremonial practices.
Find out more »November 2024
Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »December 2024
Pants-raiser!
Donate your gently-used children’s clothing in support of children’s community-based environmental education the week of November 28th through December 2nd. The items we need most are socks, underwear, pants, and winter boots but we could also use shirts and jackets size 3T to 11-12 years old.
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Holiday Market
Looking for unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting local artisans and a good cause? Visit the Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday Market!
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »January 2025
Candlelight Hike
Hundreds of softly glowing lights illuminate the trails of Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Edna Taylor Conservancy and Woodland Park. Join us for a hike and enjoy a roaring bonfire outside the beautiful Aldo Leopold Nature Center. In partnership with Madison Parks and Monona Parks & Recreation, all ages and abilities are welcome to this FREE snowshoeing event! No registration required.
Find out more »Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
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Quarterly Earth Day: Winter Hike & Seed Feeder
Winter is for the birds! Join us on Saturday, January 25th from 10am to Noon at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for a winter hike followed by a bird feeder craft. We'll join the Bird & Nature Adventure scheduled for 10am, where we'll hike through the grounds of ALNC into Edna Taylor Conservancy, exploring evidence of wildlife so abundant this time of year, nature tracks! Afterwards, we'll head indoors to create a natural bird feeder that you can take home…
Find out more »February 2025
The Stressed and the Sleepless: How Cortisol Creates Everyday Zombies (and how to end the apocalypse)
The Stressed and the Sleepless: How Cortisol Creates Everyday Zombies (and how to end the apocalypse) Join Chris Barnett of Hoey Apothecary at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for a workshop exploring the impact of stress on our lives and health. Cortisol, which is part of your body's natural response to stress, is important for your health. Stress is unavoidable but also manageable. This workshop will cover how our stress-response system works in a perfect world, how it works in…
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Mighty Mushrooms!
Mighty Mushrooms! Join Krystal Drinkwater of Hoey Apothecary at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for a workshop about mushrooms and their medicinal properties. Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years for a plethora of purposes. They are packed with important nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, potassium, and more. Their immunomodulating properties can help support our immune systems; they offer powerful support to our brain health and cognitive functions; they are a rich source of antioxidants.…
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Financial Wellness Basics
Financial Wellness Basics Join Kristina Kostka of Old National Bank at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for a workshop covering essential financial tips. Struggling to make sense of your budget? Want to save more or tackle debt? After a short presentation, get hands-on with worksheets and take advantage of 1:1 guidance to answer your specific money questions. Walk away with real strategies to boost your financial confidence! Join Us A photographer may be onsite to document this event.…
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The Ties That Bind Us
The Ties That Bind Us Join Rock Greendeer at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for a workshop about the traditional uses of native plants and trees by the Ho-Chunk nation. Gather in front of a roaring fireplace, while learning more about the oral traditions and practices of the Ho-Chunk people. We will journey onto the grounds for a hike, originally home to the Ho-Chunk, and learn the traditional uses of trees and other native plants during a historical hike. We…
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
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J&R Aquatic Rescue Exotic Pet Surrender
Do you have an exotic pet that you are no longer able to care for? J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will be onsite accepting the surrender of exotic pets. Check out the event link to learn more.
Find out more »March 2025
Nature Playdate for Play & Learn Families
Nature Playdate Play & Learn families are invited to come play in our early-childhood nature area! The playspace features nature-based activities; such as a sand box, climbing area, cave, mud kitchen, and more. Dress in layers and bring extra clothes. Kids may get dirty. Nature center staff will be on site. Bathrooms are available. Momentos de Juegos en la Naturaleza ¡Las familias de Juega y Aprende están invitados a jugar en nuestra área de naturales para niños pequeños! El espacio…
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Maple Syrup Fest
Maple Syrup Fest is a free and family-friendly event that features stations set throughout the nature center grounds to lead visitors, at their own pace, through the history and science of maple syruping and related activities. It’s a sweet way to kick off spring!
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Yoga with Mala Yoga
Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breath deep, move your body, and connect with Nature to start your day feeling reset and recharged. Please note, this event is $15 for Mala Yoga non-members and $10 for Mala Yoga members. SIGN UP HERE FOR MALA YOGA NON-MEMBERS SIGN UP HERE FOR MALA YOGA MEMBERS Yoga at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center Classes led by Mala…
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Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way.
Find out more »Yoga with Mala Yoga
Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breath deep, move your body, and connect with Nature to start your day feeling reset and recharged. Please note, this event is $15 for Mala Yoga non-members and $10 for Mala Yoga members. SIGN UP HERE FOR MALA YOGA NON-MEMBERS SIGN UP HERE FOR MALA YOGA MEMBERS Yoga at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center Classes led by Mala…
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