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Our facility will be closed from Thursday, Jan. 1st to Friday, Jan. 2nd for the New Year holiday.

Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, Jan. 3rd.

Everyday, our trails are free and open from dawn until dusk.

Our facility is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, and from 10am to 2pm on weekends.

Visit us. Everyday, our trails are free and open from dawn until dusk.

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Aldo Leopold Nature Center

(608) 221-0404||aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org

January 2026

Building Closed

January 1, 2026 - January 2, 2026
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Our facility will be closed from Thursday, Jan. 1st to Friday, Jan. 2nd in observation of the New Year Holiday. Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, Jan. 3rd. Everyday, our trails are free and open from dawn until dusk.

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Candlelight Hike

January 10, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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.

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Curious Critters Storytime

January 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Storytime with Monona Public Library Join Angelika, Monona Public Library's Early Literacy Librarian, for storytime at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center! Listen to fun stories, move your body, and enjoy a hands-on activity. Storytime will be indoors, but we’ll head outside if the weather is nice. Curious Critters Storytime Aldo Leopold Nature Center 330 Femrite Drive Meet inside Learning Lab 5 Bring the whole family for a morning of stories and outdoor fun! Sponsored by Monona Public Library, this is…

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