The Earth is constantly changing and scientists have made observations of these changes over many years. We will learn the difference between short-term and long-term changes, such as climate and animal adaptations. […]
April showers bring….chances to see Earth’s water cycle in action! We’ll spend the afternoon learning about water resources, exploring the water cycle, experimenting with fresh and salt water and seeing water conservation in action. […]
Imagine starting life with a pocket of food attached to your body, or having to drill your way through a hard shell on your first full day of life. What if you were surrounded by thousands of other eggs, or had to dig your way to the earth’s surface to start your life? Plants and animals enter the world in all different forms. […]
Join the Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Sustain Dane on Wednesday, March 18, 6-8 PM for a free video keynote from Wallace “J” Nichols, esteemed marine biologist, on the healing impacts of water and its importance in our lives. The video, “Blue Mind,” is an encore screening from the Bioneers Conference, held annually in San Rafael, CA. This event […]
In honor of Arbor Day (April 24) and Earth Day (April 22), we’ll celebrate how trees help people, animals and our environment. […]
Magnets are in use all around us, from your refrigerator door to doctor’s offices! Did you know the earth is one giant magnet, and that for centuries people and animals have used the north and south poles for navigation? […]
Calling all educators and interested public! The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is excited to be hosting a live webcast and Q&A with climate experts from NASA! ALNC was identified as a Midwest host organization, and we will be connected live with experts from NASA Langley Research Center. We hope you can join us for this […]
Registration closes at midnight the night before programming.
Explore objects too big or too small to see with the naked eye! From water molecules to the atmosphere we’ll use microscopes to enlarge small objects & organisms, learn about and build molecules. We’ll make the far away and extremely small come to life! […]
In this program, we’ll use all our senses to explore air and start you on the path towards earning your AWARE Journey award. Hands-on activities will investigate the concepts of wind speed, sound, cloud types, air pressure and temperature. […]
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 […]
