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.

May 2017: What’s Growing at ALNC

This time of year, there are lots of new critters and plants emerging from – and busy underneath – the spring soil.  Visit the Aldo Leopold Nature Center during our public hours in May to enjoy our grounds, drop-in self-guided activities, and exhibits, theaters and displays focused on What’s Growing at ALNC. This month, learn about plants and flowers […]

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March 2017: Spring into Phenology!

As winter slowly thaws into spring, there are buds, blooms, birds, and other new nature discoveries emerging every day! This month, you and your family can join us as we gear up for seasonal phenology – through observing and recording natural events like melting ice, new hatchings, flowing tree sap, new blossoms, and migratory arrivals. Visit […]

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October – Phenology and Technology

Fall is such a lovely time of year to pay attention to seasonal changes like migrating birds, colorful leaves, and insects taking their last flights in the cooling days. This month at ALNC, we’d like to encourage you to visit our exhibits and grounds, learn about Earth’s cycles and phenology, and use some fun new […]

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October – Phenology and Technology

Fall is such a lovely time of year to pay attention to seasonal changes like migrating birds, colorful leaves, and insects taking their last flights in the cooling days. This month at ALNC, we’d like to encourage you to visit our exhibits and grounds, learn about Earth’s cycles and phenology, and use some fun new […]

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August – Gardens and Greenery

Things are really in bloom these days, and it’s a great time to celebrate the plants, gardens, and wildflowers around us! Bring the whole family to ALNC, explore our gardens, identify plants, see what’s growing, and discover how climate change is impacting farming and vegetation in Wisconsin and around the globe. Check out our greenhouse and […]

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August – Gardens and Greenery

Things are really in bloom these days, and it’s a great time to celebrate the plants, gardens, and wildflowers around us! Bring the whole family to ALNC, explore our gardens, identify plants, see what’s growing, and discover how climate change is impacting farming and vegetation in Wisconsin and around the globe. Check out our greenhouse […]

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March: Spring into Phenology – Buds, Blossoms, and Birds

Spring into Phenology — Buds, Blossoms, and Birds As winter slowly thaws into spring, there are new nature discoveries emerging every day! This month, you and your family can join us as we gear up for springtime phenology – through observing and recording natural events like melting ice, new hatchings, blossoms, and migrations. Listen for bird […]

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March: Spring into Phenology – Buds, Blossoms, and Birds

Spring into Phenology — Buds, Blossoms, and Birds As winter slowly thaws into spring, there are new nature discoveries emerging every day! This month, you and your family can join us as we gear up for springtime phenology – through observing and recording natural events like melting ice, new hatchings, blossoms, and migrations. Listen for bird […]

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March: Spring into Phenology – Buds, Blossoms, and Birds

Spring into Phenology — Buds, Blossoms, and Birds As winter slowly thaws into spring, there are new nature discoveries emerging every day! This month, you and your family can join us as we gear up for springtime phenology – through observing and recording natural events like melting ice, new hatchings, blossoms, and migrations. Listen for bird […]

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Aldo Leopold Nature Center