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Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Tuesday, September 2nd.

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

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Aldo Leopold Nature Center

(608) 221-0404||aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org

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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July 2027

Yoga with Mala Yoga

July 27, 2027 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am
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An event every week that begins at 6:45am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
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Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breathe 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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August 2027

Yoga with Mala Yoga

August 3, 2027 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am
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An event every week that begins at 6:45am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map

Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breathe 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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Yoga with Mala Yoga

August 10, 2027 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:45am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map

Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breathe 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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Yoga with Mala Yoga

August 17, 2027 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am
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An event every week that begins at 6:45am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map

Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breathe 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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Yoga with Mala Yoga

August 24, 2027 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:45am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map

Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breathe 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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Yoga with Mala Yoga

August 31, 2027 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 6:45am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Aldo Leopold Nature Center | Monona Campus, 330 Femrite Drive
Monona, 53716 United States
+ Google Map

Yoga with Mala Yoga Center! Join us in the lobby for an early morning yoga class led by Mala Yoga Center. Breathe 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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