Welcome

Our facility will be closed on Friday, March 22nd for an all-staff meeting.
Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, March 23rd.

As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

Our facility is open on weekdays from 9am to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to 2pm.

As always, our grounds and trails featuring self-guided tours are free and open daily from dawn until dusk.

Nature School (aka Homeschool)

FALL 2024 REGISTRATION OPENS AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST REGISTER HERE FOR NATURE SCHOOL   Join us and add environmental education to your homeschool curriculum! Register online or give us a call at (608) 221-0404 x 1. For questions or additional information, please email us at homeschool@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org. All Nature School classes are drop-off programs […]

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Community Ethics & Nature

Caring for ALL People and Their Relationship to Nature In recent years, we have put great efforts towards inclusion, diversity, equity and access; we would also like to acknowledge that we have a long way to go, in our organization, in our field, and in our society. This page is meant to serve as a […]

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Home School (Ages 9-14): Earth Day!

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), we will team up with the younger homeschoolers to learn all about people who were and are like-minded in the role of conservation of natural resources. […]

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Youth Programs

Wonder Bugs Preschool Program – Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to a safe and wonderful natural world. This program is specifically designed for children ages 2-5 (before entering kindergarten).  Vacation Day Programs – Your child has off of school-now what? Bring them for a day of exciting learning and adventure at one of the following programs […]

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School & Daycare Programs

Rooted in nature… ALNC’s mission is to nurture children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature.   Daycare and Pre-K ProgramsThe educational programs at ALNC are focused on learning by doing and are tailored to fit your group’s special interests and needs. Field TripsK to 2 grade, 3 to 5 grade, […]

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History & Mission

The mission of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) is to nurture children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature. Established in 1994, we are an independent, non-profit organization that, in the spirit of Aldo Leopold and the Land Ethic, teaches students to see the land, to understand what they see […]

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Our Programs – A Natural Approach

ALNC is leading the way to ensure visitors of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to connect with nature by offering positive and constructive learning opportunities that capture their interest, engage their senses and teach them to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living things. Learn about our program offerings – all throughout the year – […]

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About Us

ALNC is leading the way to ensure visitors of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to connect with nature by offering positive and constructive learning opportunities that capture their interest, engage their senses and teach them to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living things. We are proud to offer the following:   After-School Programs Get […]

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