Welcome

Our facility will be closed on Thursday, Nov 28th, and Friday, Nov 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, Nov 30th.

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.

Our Programs – Rooted in Nature

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) is leading the way to ensure all visitors have opportunities to connect with the natural world by offering positive and constructive programs 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 – by reviewing our 2024 Program Table.

For hours, weather cancellation policies and additional visitor information, please click here.

We are proud to offer the following:

 

  • Early Childhood Programs For ages 1-5
    Designed for the newest explorers, ALNC offers both caregiver-child programs as well as nature preschool classes and on-site field trips.
  • School Year Programs For grades K-8
    From field trips to homeschool programming, and from after-school care to vacation days, ALNC has a plethora of opportunities for children to unite nature and academics.
  • GirlsDiggingSummer Programs For ages 2-13
    When school is out, full-day outdoor nature exploration is on! From Backpacking the Ice Age Trail to Muckin’ in the Marsh, there’s something for everyone to enjoy a summer of adventure and discovery.
  • Group-in-Front-of-Pond Year Round Programs For all ages
    In addition to our partnership with Nature Net, we offer birthday parties, scout programs, virtual field trips, and nature activities for anywhere!

Looking for our events calendar? Check it out here.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center