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.

Trailside Backpacks

Family Trailside Backpack Program Enhance your exploration of nature with our Trailside Backpacks! This self-guided, year-round program is designed for groups to learn together as they explore the Aldo Leopold Nature Center trails and beyond. We’ll provide a backpack with ID books, activities, and all the tools you’ll need to engage with nature.

This program is FREE thanks to generous support from the Monona Tourism Commission.

Public hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, and weekends 10am to 2pm. To ensure availability for large groups, please call in advance.

Disponible en Español.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center