Take a trip to the poles with the Aldo Leopold Nature Center this month! Interesting, stark, and beautiful, our globe’s polar ice caps function as the planet’s air conditioners and play a critical role in climate change research and life on our Earth. Check out our hands-on exhibits, watch stunning ice sheet imagery, learn about […]
Today, we would like to express our gratitude for the healing power of nature. ![]()
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Winter is a time for reflection and an annual reminder of our dependence on nature and its cycles. These cold, short days beckon us to embrace the darkness and its fundamental relationship with rest. In the midst of the holiday season, take some time to slow down and bring rest to your body, mind, and soul. Give yourself - all of yourself - the gift of tenderness and compassion. ![]()
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Winter is also a celebration of our gradual return to light. We honor the patterns of our natural world as we reflect on the past year and look forward with hope to the new and the opportunities it will bring. ![]()
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Take a walk outside and notice how plants and animals are responding to the season. Marvel at the stark beauty of winter with its starry night sky, delicate ice formations, and quiet blanket of snow. ![]()
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Photo: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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