Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Nature Education in the Leopold Tradition

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona embraces the conservation philosophy of Wisconsin's most famous naturalist - prairie, pond, and woodland restoration with structured early-childhood and school-age programs. Reassigned to Madison as the metro hub.

Age-Tiered Camps and Nature Preschool

Programs include:
- Early Childhood (ages 1-5): Baby Bugs, Wonder Bugs, Nature Beginnings, Nature Preschool
- K-8 field trips, after-school clubs, Nature School, vacation programs
- Summer Camp Sprouts (4yo) through Adventurers (11-13)
- Year-round Scout programs and birthday parties

What's Included

• Nature Center with live exhibits
• Prairie, pond, and woodland trails
• Naturalist-led age-tiered curricula
• All-day camp options

Experience

Outdoor nature-center setting with structured ages-1-to-13 program ladder. One of the deepest age-tiered nature programs in the Midwest.