Welcome

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.

Our facility is open on weekdays from 9am to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to 2pm.

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

Land Stewards

Land Stewards & Restorationists -- We need YOU! Land Stewards & Restorationists — We need YOU!

Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, marsh, and woodlands? Volunteer with us! Land Steward projects focus on land management projects and invasive species removal. Work days may be cancelled or planned activities may be modified in cases of inclement weather

Here are just a few Land Stewards projects:

  • Cut honeysuckle and other unwanted brush
  • Mulch trails
  • Pull garlic mustard and other “weeds”
  • Transplant wildflowers
  • Collect and label seeds
  • Garden work as needed
  • Pick up trash

Please contact us at (608) 216-9379 or at volunteer@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org for more information.


Land Steward Work Days

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! Volunteer work days will focus mainly on land management projects and invasive species removal and may be cancelled or modified due to inclement weather.

Land Steward Work Day volunteers, please meet at 10am outside of the West Entry doors, near the Children’s shack, for an orientation. Basic tools and supplies will be provided. Please bring water bottles and wear work clothes appropriate for the weather.

For information on our next Land Steward Work Day, please check out our upcoming Events Calendar!


Land Steward work projects involve physical tasks geared towards older kids and adults. Younger children are welcome to attend/observe at the discretion of their guardian. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Groups of 5 or more should inquire with volunteer@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org to ensure we are able to accommodate your group.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center