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, July 4th in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Our building will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, July 5th.

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

Donate Today

Support our mission.Your generous support enables the Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) to continue our vital work to nurture children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature.

Annually, we reach thousands of families, providing children throughout our diverse community with early exposure to the health and wellness benefits associated with nature-based educational opportunities. Children learn on the land, exploring and discovering Wisconsin’s native ecosystems and wildlife throughout the seasons! These awe-inspiring experiences create core memories that foster a sense of interconnectedness with the natural world, nurturing a desire to practice ecological stewardship for a more sustainable future. Your gift really does make a difference for children and the environment!

 

Every gift makes an impact:

  • $1000 Break Down Barriers. Diverse communities are better, in nature and in society. Support our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Initiatives by helping us allocate resources to build meaningful community partnerships and professional development opportunities
  • $500 Weeks of Wonder. The more time a child spends engaging with nature, the higher the likelihood they will develop a lifelong relationship with the natural world. Give children more than a week of nature discovery to play!
  • $100 Empower Educators. Did you know ALNC subsidizes the coast of field trips and also helps school districts pay bus fees? Grow nature’s reach in our community by ensuring school-aged children get valuable field trip opportunities.
  • $75 Engage Explorations. Winter, spring, summer or fall… Sponsor a child’s full day of exploration in the prairie, woodlands, and wetlands in any one of our outdoor, hands-on environmental education programs.
  • $50 Outdoor Opportunities. Enable a child to spend an afternoon outside, exploring and learning from the land. Create enjoyable educational experiences for children in our community.

 


TRIBUTES ADD-ON

Make this gift a tribute donation in someone’s honor or memory as a thoughtful and meaningful way to remember a loved one.
 
 

Looking for sustainable ways to support us?
Make this gift a monthly donation or check out our monthly giving page.

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