Welcome

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Our facility is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, and from 10am to 2pm on weekends.

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

Our facility will be closed on Friday, Mar 21st for an all-staff meeting.

Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, Mar 22nd.

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

Earth & Beyond

Our solar system is vast and contains many different worlds. Earth is unique because of one precious resource: water! Join us as we learn about why we have water on our planet, take some weather measurements and compare our planet with other planets in our solar system. Get ready to step into the shoes of an astronaut as we explore outer space! […]

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Earth to Egg (Wednesday)

Earth Day is the perfect time to celebrate eggs, inside and out. We’ll also explore some animals that hatch from eggs. Games, crafts and songs will make it an egg-cellent day! […]

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Earth to Egg (Tuesday)

Earth Day is the perfect time to celebrate eggs, inside and out. We’ll also explore some animals that hatch from eggs. Games, crafts and songs will make it an egg-cellent day! […]

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Earth Day Celebration!

Earth Day was a day started by Wisconsin native, Gaylord Nelson, with the goal of taking care of our Earth through eco-friendly activities. Join us as we discover some of the green features of the building while working on outdoor restoration projects in the spirit of Earth Day. […]

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Between Earth and Sky – PM Session

Natural Resources are all around us and we use them for so many things in our lives. We will discover the natural world around us and learn about some fascinating plants and animals that call Wisconsin home. […]

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Between Earth and Sky – AM Session

Natural Resources are all around us and we use them for so many things in our lives. We will discover the natural world around us and learn about some fascinating plants and animals that call Wisconsin home. […]

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Girl Scout Program: Camping Adventure (Junior Girl Scouts)

Discover all that can be found in nature with this overnight trip to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Black Earth. Sit around the campfire, share stories and watch the stars light up the night sky. After breakfast (provided), we will learn how to plan for an outdoor adventure and then head into the forest to test your camping skills from building a campfire to leaving no trace. […]

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Family Public Program: Geocaching Adventure!

Join us for a modern day treasure hunt! Geocaches are hidden containers that you track down using GPS units. Learn how to use a GPS unit and spend the afternoon on a geocaching adventure at ALNC’s Black Earth campus to find caches. […]

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Aldo Leopold Nature Center