
August 2025
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 »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 2025
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 »3 Sheeps Beer Run
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…
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 2025
Fall Fest
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.
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 »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 2025
Monona Indigenous Roots Dinner
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…
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 2025
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!
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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