In the dark days of winter, there is much to be seen and heard!We’ll spend the evening hiking under the night sky to listen for owl calls during their peak winter courtship and viewing the Orion and Crab nebulas, Jupiter, and several other constellations through a telescope on the deck (weather permitting). In between sky […]
Visit the Aldo Leopold Nature Center on January 23, 2014 for the next in our lecture series on nature, climate and culture. Dr. Cathy Middlecamp (UW-Madison) and Dr. Robert Rabin (NOAA/National Severe Storms Laboratory) will share their experiences teaching at Ilisagvik College in Barrow, Alaska, through photos and stories of earth, air, ice, fire, and water that connected them, their students, and the arctic landscape. […]
The sun is the source of all energy on earth and makes life here possible. We’ll learn all about the benefits the sun provides as we track the movement of the sun with a shadow plot, hold an ice race, and take temperatures throughout the Nature Center’s habitats. […]
It’s time for some out of this world exploration. We’ll take a look at each of the planets in the solar system and what makes each unique. […]
Experience a stunning, virtual trip to the ends of the Earth at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center on Friday, December 13 for their third adult event, Arctic Avalanche! REGISTER HERE! Guests 21+ will enjoy: Multi-media displays and ant/arctic-themed art from local artists of all ages Stunning 360º views of the northern lights in ALNC’s immersion theater […]
Are you mad about science? Put on your thinking caps and delve into the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments and activities at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center just for the Wisconsin Science Festival! […]
The Leopold Education Project is an innovative conservation ethics curriculum targeted for grades 6-12, adaptable to grades 4 and 5, but the workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about fostering a relationship between our youth and the natural world. This is a one day educator (6/20) or 2 day facilitator workshop (6/20-6/21) with the option for a college credit from Hamline University. […]
Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps, where budding scientists can discover pond critters, future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig, young adventure-seekers can learn survival skills, and new friends are made every single day! ALNC’s action-packed summer camps will provide your child with exciting, hands-on experiences […]
