Welcome

Our facility will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, July 6th.

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.

School Year Programs (K-8)

Rooted in nature, Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) fosters the physical, social-emotional, and academic benefits of nature-based experiences. Read on to learn about our school year programs for grades K through 8, including field trips. For information on all of our offerings – all throughout the year – review our 2024 Program Table.

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

We are proud to offer the following school year programs:

 

  • School Field Trips For grades K-8
    Learning comes naturally during our hands-on environmental education programs, designed to compliment what students are learning in the classroom.
  • After-School Programs For grades K-8
    Designed to support busy families and provide valuable opportunities for students to engage with their peers – outdoors – after a long day in the classroom.
  • Nature School For grades K-8
    Add an environmental education component to your homeschool curriculum.
  • Vacation Days For grades K-8
    No school?!? No problem! Bring them for a day of learning and adventure. Offered on most days off for MGSD and MMSD.

Looking for our events calendar? Check it out here.