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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.

Our facility will be closed on Friday, July 4th in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, July 5th.

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

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Aldo Leopold Nature Center

(608) 221-0404||aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org

August 2025

Land Steward Work Day

August 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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

August 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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.

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September 2025

Land Steward Work Day

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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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3 Sheeps Beer Run

September 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Seminole Tap, 5956 Executive Dr
Fitchburg, 53719 United States
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Support our mission of nurturing children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature by racing in the 3 Sheeps Beer Run in Fitchburg! The event takes place at Seminole Tap (5956 Executive Dr, Fitchburg) and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) is the race’s featured nonprofit beneficiary. Celebrate the Wisconsin lifestyle and participate in one of the event’s three races: 5K: Run or walk 3.1miles 0.05K Run/Walk: Just 164 feet to the beer – the fastest…

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Bird & Nature Adventures

September 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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.

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October 2025

Fall Fest

October 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States

Fall Fest returns with 'Creatures of the Night', our annual fun-filled night of spooky nature activities in 'not-so-scary' style! With activity stations indoors and out, there is plenty of FREE fall fun for everyone to enjoy. Park your car at Ahuska Park and ride a FREE shuttle to ALNC. Food carts on site.

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Land Steward Work Day

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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 »

Bird & Nature Adventures

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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.

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November 2025

Monona Indigenous Roots Dinner

November 15 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Celebrating Ho-Chunk Heritage: A Fundraiser for Cultural Preservation Be part of a powerful evening honoring the heritage, resilience, and future of the Ho-Chunk Nation. The Indigenous Roots Dinner is more than a meal; it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection. Your $150 ticket includes: A thoughtfully crafted multi-course dinner spotlighting local and traditional Indigenous ingredients The unveiling of the first statue in Monona’s Four Directions Project — a tribute to Ho-Chunk past, present, and future A sweet final course…

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Bird & Nature Adventures

November 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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.

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December 2025

Holiday Market

December 7 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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

December 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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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.

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