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Capitol Tour

Smart ToursVisiting the State Capitol? Click on the map below to indicate where you are coming from - Smart Tours will guide you where to stop on the way to or from the Capitol.
Where are you coming from? Click a spot on the map: 

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Coming from Northern Wisconsin? Stop at these Nature Net sites on your way to the Capitol:
Aldo Leopold Foundation MacKenzie Environmental Center International Crane Foundation
Upham Woods   Cherokee Marsh

Aldo Leopold Foundation   Aldo Leopold Foundation Grade Level
Middle, High, College
Program Topics
Tour of Aldo Leopold Shack & Farm

Tour of the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center

Ecology

Land Ethic

Environmental Heroes

More...
  Tour Information
Start times: varies (commonly, 10am or 1pm)

Length: 1, 2 or 3 hours

Fees: Shack or Legacy Center Tours: $2.50/student, $5/college student, $8/adult

Combined Shack and Legacy Center Tour: $4.50/student, $7/college student, $10/adult
Contact
Education Director:
Jennifer Kobylecky

(608) 355-0279 ext.6# 
Map
E13701 Levee Rd
Baraboo, WI 53913
    Lunch Options
Picnic grounds at International Crane Foundation

Culver's at 110 Linn Street, Baraboo

Other Area Attractions
Devil's Lake State Park

Mirror Lake State Park

Circus World Museum

Second Nature Net Destination
Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
Approximate travel time from Aldo Leopold Foundation:
International Crane Foundation 16 minutes
Upham Woods 23 minutes
MacKenzie Environmental Center 32 minutes
Olbrich Botanical Gardens 53 minutes
Cherokee Marsh 54 minutes
Aldo Leopold Nature Center 56 minutes
Madison Children's Museum 56 minutes
Edna Taylor Conservation Park 56 minutes
Lussier Family Heritage Center 57 minutes
UW Arboretum 59 minutes
UW Geology Museum 60 minutes
Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth 62 minutes
Henry Vilas Zoo 64 minutes
Owen Conservation Park 66 minutes
Madison School Forest 78 minutes
Bethel Horizons Nature Center 85 minutes
Map to all Nature Net sites.


MacKenzie Environmental Center   MacKenzie Environmental Education Center Grade Level
preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
Program Topics
Wildlife Exhibits

Nature Pond

Oddities of Nature Museum

More...

In Partnership with the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
  Tour Information
Start times: 9am (typically)

Length: 2 hours to all day, or overnight

Fees: call for details - fee required for residential and day programs
Contact
Park Office:
Ruth Lindert

(608) 635-8110
Map
W7303 County Hwy CS, Poynette
  Lunch Options
On-site picnic grounds

Jamieson Park

Other Area Attractions
Parfrey's Glen

Circus World Museum

Second Nature Net Destination
Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
Approximate travel time from MacKenzie Environmental Center:
Aldo Leopold Foundation 32 minutes
International Crane Foundation 33 minutes
Cherokee Marsh 36 minutes
Aldo Leopold Nature Center 38 minutes
Edna Taylor Conservation Park 38 minutes
Olbrich Botanical Garden 39 minutes
Lussier Family Heritage Center 41 minutes
Madison Children's Museum 42 minutes
Upham Woods 42 minutes
Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth 44 minutes
UW Arboretum 45 minutes
UW Geology Museum 46 minutes
Henry Vilas Zoo 46 minutes
Owen Conservation Park 52 minutes
Madison School Forest 60 minutes
Bethel Horizons Nature Center 85 minutes
Map to all Nature Net sites.


International Crane Foundation   International Crane Foundation Grade Level
preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
Program Topics
Cranes

Wetlands & Ecosystems

International Conservation

More...
  Tour Information
Start times: varies (between 9am and 3:30pm)

Length: 1.5 - 2 hours

Fees: Student Group (pre-K through High School): $2.00 each participant (21 students or more)

  • One complimentary admission with every 12 students (teacher or chaperone). Extra adults are $6.00 each.

  • Minimum charge: $40.00 (20 students or less. Covers JUST students) Adult fees same as above.


  • Adult Group (College, Adult, Senior): $6.00 each participant (8 adults or more)

  • Two complimentary admissions (group leader and bus driver)

  • Minimum charge: $40.00 (7 adults or less)
  • Contact
    Lead Naturalist:
    Alyssa Rod

    (608) 356-9462 ext.127
    Map
    E11376 Shady Lane Road, Baraboo
      Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds on-site

    Picnic grounds at Mirror Lake State Park

    Dairy Queen at 825 Eighth St., Baraboo

    Other Area Attractions
    Devil's Lake State Park

    Mirror Lake State Park

    Circus World Museum

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from International Crane Foundation:
    Upham Woods 15 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  16 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  33 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  47 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  54 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  55 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  57 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  57 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  58 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  59 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  59 minutes
    UW Arboretum  60 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  62 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  65 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  71 minutes
    Madison School Forest  75 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Upham Woods  Upham Woods Grade Level
    elementary, middle, high, college
    Program Topics
    Environmental Education

    Team Building

    Sports & Recreation

    More...
    Tour Information
    Start times: varies

    Length: all day; up to five nights

    Fees: $16 to $20 per person per night depending on choice of sleeping quarters; $13 per person for day visitors
    Contact
    Outreach Director:
    Chuck Cropp

    (608) 254-6461
    Map
    N194 County Road N, Wisconsin Dells
    Lunch Options
    On-site kitchen facilities

    On-site picnic grounds

    Danny's 90 99 at 1240 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells

    Other Area Attractions
    Devil's Lake State Park

    Wisconsin Dells Ducks

    Mirror Lake State Park

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Upham Woods:
    International Crane Foundation  15 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  23 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  34 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  42 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  60 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  62 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  64 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  64 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  66 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  66 minutes
    UW Arboretum  69 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  70 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  70 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  72 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  85 minutes
    Madison School Forest 85  minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Cherokee Marsh    Cherokee Marsh Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
    Program Topics
    Wetland Values

    Pond Study

    Birding

    Seasonal Changes

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: varies

    Length: 1.5 - 2 hours (flexible)

    Fees: varies (call for details)
    Contact
    Tour Scheduler:
    Nancy Fonzen

    (608) 836-4522
    Map
    6098 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison
      Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Warner Park

    McDonalds at 2901 Dryden Dr.

    Other Area Attractions
    Warner Park

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Cherokee Marsh:
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  19 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  22 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  24 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  24 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  24 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  28 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  29 minutes
    UW Arboretum  31 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  32 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  36 minutes
    Madison School Forest 48 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth 53 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation 54 minutes
    International Crane Foundation 55 minutes
    Upham Woods  62 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  80 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.

     

    Coming from Southern Wisconsin?  Stop at these Nature Net sites on your way to or from the Capitol:
    Herny Vilas Zoo Lussier Family Heritage Center Madison School Forest
      UW Arboretum  

    Henry Vilas Zoo   Henry Vilas Zoo Grade Level
    elementary, middle
    Program Topics
    Mammals

    Birds

    Rainforest Animals

    Reptiles

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: 10am, 11am and Noon

    Length: 1.5 hours

    Fees: $1 per student suggested
    Contact
    Education Coordinator:
    Rick Bilkey

    (608) 266-5922
    Map
    702 S. Randall Street, Madison
      Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds on-site

    Picnic grounds at Vilas Park, Madison

    McDonalds at 1102 Regent Street, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    State Capitol

    Vilas Park

     
    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Henry Vilas Zoo:
    UW Geology Museum 4 minutes
    UW Arboretum 8 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum 9 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center 13 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center 14 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park 14 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park 14 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden 16 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh 28 minutes
    Madison School Forest 28 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth 44 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center 46 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center 60 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation 64 minutes
    International Crane Foundation 65 minutes
    Upham Woods 72 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Lussier Family Heritage Center    Lussier Family Heritage Center Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
    Program Topics
    Heritage & Native American Archeological Trail

    Wetlands & Prairies

    Wildlife Pond

    Seasonal Plants & Flowers

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: self-guided

    Length: varies

    Fees: Free
    Contact
    Heritage Center Manager:
    Linda Mittnacht

    (608) 224-3604
    Map
    3101 Lake Farm Park Road, Madison
      Lunch Options
    On-site picnic grounds

    Happy Wok at 2409 W. Broadway, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Lussier Family Heritage Center:
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  9 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  9 minutes
    UW Arboretum  10 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  13 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  14 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  15 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  15 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  20 minutes
    Madison School Forest  26 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  29 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  35 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  41 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  57 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  58 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  59 minutes
    Upham Woods  66 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Madison School Forest    Madison School Forest Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle
    Program Topics
    Trees

    Autumn

    Animal Homes

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: varies (between 8:30am and 3:00pm)

    Length: 1.5 - 2 hours

    Fees: varies, call for details
    Contact
    Tour Scheduler:
    Laurie Benzine

    (608) 663-5201
    Map
    W. Fritz Road, Verona
      Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds on-site

    Picnic grounds at Fireman's Park

    McDonalds of Verona at WU Hwy 18 & Horizon Dr.

    Other Area Attractions
    Ice Age Trail

    Military Ridge Trail

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Madison School Forest:
    UW Arboretum  20 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  26 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  28 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  28 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  30 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  30 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  30 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  32 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  34 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  35 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  44 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  48 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  60 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  75 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  78 minutes
    Upham Woods  85 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    UW Arboretum  UW Arboretum Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, high, college, adult
    Program Topics
    Prairie Ecology & Habitats

    Compare & Contrast Ecosystems

    History of Wisconsin, Arboretum & Conservation

    More...
    Tour Information
    Start times: varies

    Length: 1.5 - 2 hours

    Fees: $39 per 15 students
    Contact
    Tour Coordinator:
    Kathy Miner

    (608) 265-5872
    Map
    1207 Seminole Highway, Madison
    Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Vilas Park

    Picnic grounds at Olin Park

    Rocky Rococo's at 1301 Regent Street, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    Wisconsin Historical Museum

    Chazen Museum of Art

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from UW Arboretum:
    UW Geology Museum  8 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  8 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  10 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  10 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  10 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  13 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  13 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  16 minutes
    Madison School Forest  20 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  31 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  45 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  52 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  59 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  60 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  60 minutes
    Upham Woods  69 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.

     

    Coming from Eastern Wisconsin? Stop at these Nature Net sites on your way to or from the Capitol:
     Aldo Leopold Nature Center  Edna Taylor Conservation Park  Olbrich Botanical Gardens

    Aldo Leopold Nature Center   Aldo Leopold Nature Center Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, after school
    Program Topics
    Habitats

    Wetland/Pond

    Plants & Animals

    Pioneering

    Maple Syrup

    Winter Survival

    Insects

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: (suggested) 8:45am, 10:45am, 12:45pm

    Length: 1.5 hours

    Fees: $30 per naturalist and 10-12 students per naturalist
    Contact
    Program Coordinator:
    Virginia Wiggen

    (608) 221-4038
    Map
    300 Femrite Drive, Monona
      Lunch Options
    On-site picnic grounds

    Picnic grounds at Winnequah Park, Monona

    Noodles at 6520 Monona Drive

    Other Area Attractions
    Winnequah Dream Park

    Monona Public Library

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Aldo Leopold Nature Center:
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  1 minute
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  7 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  9 minutes
    UW Arboretum  10 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  14 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  14 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  15 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  20 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  24 minutes
    Madison School Forest  30 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  38 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  44 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  56 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  57 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  59 minutes
    Upham Woods  64 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Madison Conservation Parks    Edna Taylor Conservation Park Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
    Program Topics
    Ponds/Boardwalk

    Volunteer Projects

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: self-guided

    Length: varies

    Fees: free
    Contact
    Parks & Community Relations:
    Laura Whitmore

    (608) 266-4711
    Map
    802 Femrite Drive, Monona
      Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Aldo Leopold Nature Center

    Picnic grounds at Winnequah Park, Monona

    Other Area Attractions
    Winnequah Dream Park

    Monona Public Library

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Edna Taylor Conservation Park:
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  1 minute
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  7 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  9 minutes
    UW Arboretum  10 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  14 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  14 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  15 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  20 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  24 minutes
    Madison School Forest  30 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center 38 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  44 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  56 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  57 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  60 minutes
    Upham Woods  64 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.

    

    Olbrich Botanical Gardens Olbrich Botanical Gardens Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
    Program Topics
    Explorer Program

    Gardens

    Tropical Plants & Ecosystems

    Plants & Insects

    More...
    Tour Information
    Start times: self-guided

    Length: 1.5 - 2 hours

    Fees: gardens: free; Bolz Conservatory: $1 per student; Explorer Program: $2 per student
    Contact
    Youth Program Coordinator:
    Anne Fisher

    (608) 245-5791
    Map
    3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison
    Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Olbrich Park, Madison

    Michael's Frozen Custard at 3826 Atwood Avenue, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    Olbrich Park

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Olbrich Botanical Gardens:Map to all Nature Net sites.
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center 7 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park 7 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum 10 minutes
    UW Geology Museum 14 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center 15 minutes
    UW Arboretum 16 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo 16 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh 19 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park 23 minutes
    Madison School Forest 34 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center 39 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth 47 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation 53 minutes
    International Crane Foundation 54 minutes
    Upham Woods 60 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center 66 minutes

     

    Coming from Western Wisconsin? Stop at these Nature Net sites on your way to or from the Capitol: 
     Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  Bethel Horizons Nature Center Owen Conservation Park


    Aldo Leopold Nature Center
      Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth Grade Level
    middle, high
    Program Topics
    Biomes

    Forest Diversity

    Service Learning Projects

    Tree ID

    Invasive Species

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: varies

    Length: half-day, all-day, overnight

    Fees: $30 per naturalist and 12 students per naturalist
    Contact
    Director:
    Amy Workman

    (608) 221-0495
    Map
    10648 Sutcliffe Road, Black Earth
      Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Festge Park and Salmo Pond

    Culver's at 2523 Main Street, Cross Plains

    Other Area Attractions
    Halfway Prairie School

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth:
    Owen Conservation Park  34 minutes
    Madison School Forest  35 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  36 minutes
    UW Arboretum  38 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  43 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  44 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  44 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  44 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  44 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  47 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  47 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  50 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  53 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  56 minutes
    Upham Woods  60 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  62 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Bethel Horizons Nature Center   Bethel Horizons Nature Center Grade Level
    elementary, middle, high
    Program Topics
    Five Creatures

    Pond Study

    Nature Hike

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: varies

    Length: half-day, all-day, overnight

    Fees: $60 per naturalist or $5.50 per student (per day)
    Contact
    Education Coordinator:
    Eric Volden

    (608) 935-5885
    Map
    4652 County Road ZZ, Dodgeville
      Lunch Options
    On-site picnic grounds

    On-site scheduled food service

    Picnic grounds at Dodgeville City Parks

    Other Area Attractions
    Governor Dodge State Park

    Folklore Village

    Taliesin

    Cave of the Mounds

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Bethel Horizons Nature Center:
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth 36 minutes
    Madison School Forest  44 minutes
    UW Arboretum  52 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  58 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  59 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  59 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  60 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  60 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  60 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum 64 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden 66 minutes
    International Crane Foundation 71 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh 80 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center 85 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation 85 minutes
    Upham Woods 85 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Owen Conservation Park  Owen Conservation Park Grade Level
    elementary, middle, high
    Program Topics
    Prairie

    Oak Savannah

    Native Plants & Ecosystems

    More...
    Tour Information
    Start times: self-guided

    Length: varies

    Fees: free
    Contact
    Parks & Community Relations:
    Laura Whitmore

    (608) 266-4711
    Map
    6021 Old Sauk Road, Madison
    Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Garner Park, Madison

    West Towne Mall Food Court at Gammon Road and the Beltline, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    Garner Park

    Rennebahm Park

    James Madison Memorial Planetarium

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Owen Conservation Park:
    UW Geology Museum  11 minutes
    UW Arboretum  13 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  14 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  14 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  20 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  20 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  20 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  23 minutes
    Madison School Forest  30 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  32 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  50 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  52 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  59 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  59 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  66 minutes
    Upham Woods  70 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.

     

    Coming from the Milwaukee/Chicago area?  Stop at these Nature Net sites on your way to or from the Capitol: 
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  UW Geology Museum  Madison Children's Musuem
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park    Lussier Family Heritage Center

    Aldo Leopold Nature Center   Aldo Leopold Nature Center Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, after school
    Program Topics
    Habitats

    Wetland/Pond

    Plants & Animals

    Pioneering

    Maple Syrup

    Winter Survival

    Insects

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: (suggested) 8:45am, 10:45am, 12:45pm

    Length: 1.5 hours

    Fees: $30 per naturalist and 10-12 students per naturalist
    Contact
    Program Coordinator:
    Virginia Wiggen

    (608) 221-4038
    Map
    300 Femrite Drive, Monona
      Lunch Options
    On-site picnic grounds

    Picnic grounds at Winnequah Park, Monona

    Noodles at 6520 Monona Drive

    Other Area Attractions
    Winnequah Dream Park

    Monona Public Library

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Aldo Leopold Nature Center:
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  1 minute
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  7 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  9 minutes
    UW Arboretum  10 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  14 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  14 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  15 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  20 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  24 minutes
    Madison School Forest  30 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  38 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  44 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  56 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  57 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  59 minutes
    Upham Woods  64 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Madison Conservation Parks    Edna Taylor Conservation Park Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
    Program Topics
    Ponds/Boardwalk

    Volunteer Projects

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: self-guided

    Length: varies

    Fees: free
    Contact
    Parks & Community Relations:
    Laura Whitmore

    (608) 266-4711
    Map
    802 Femrite Drive, Monona
      Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Aldo Leopold Nature Center

    Picnic grounds at Winnequah Park, Monona

    Other Area Attractions
    Winnequah Dream Park

    Monona Public Library

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Edna Taylor Conservation Park:
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  1 minute
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  7 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  9 minutes
    UW Arboretum  10 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  14 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  14 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  15 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  20 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  24 minutes
    Madison School Forest  30 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center 38 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  44 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  56 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  57 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  60 minutes
    Upham Woods  64 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Lussier Family Heritage Center    Lussier Family Heritage Center Grade Level
    preschool, elementary, middle, high, college
    Program Topics
    Heritage & Native American Archeological Trail

    Wetlands & Prairies

    Wildlife Pond

    Seasonal Plants & Flowers

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: self-guided

    Length: varies

    Fees: Free
    Contact
    Heritage Center Manager:
    Linda Mittnacht

    (608) 224-3604
    Map
    3101 Lake Farm Park Road, Madison
      Lunch Options
    On-site picnic grounds

    Happy Wok at 2409 W. Broadway, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Lussier Family Heritage Center:
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  9 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  9 minutes
    UW Arboretum  10 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  13 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  14 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  15 minutes
    UW Geology Museum  15 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  20 minutes
    Madison School Forest  26 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  29 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  35 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  41 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  57 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  58 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  59 minutes
    Upham Woods  66 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    Madison Children's Museum   Madison Children's Museum Grade Level
    preschool, elementary
    Program Topics
    General Group Visit (self-guided)

    Focus Tour - featured exhibits (change with season)

    More...
      Tour Information
    Start times: varies (between 9:30am and 3:30pm)

    Length: 1 hour (March-May), 1-2 hours (Aug-Feb)

    Fees: $3 per student ($.25 subsidized admission available to eligible groups)
    Contact
    Registration Coordinator:
    Adam Erdmann

    (608) 256-6445 ext.18
    Map
    100 State Street, Madison
      Lunch Options
    Picnic on the Capitol gournds

    Capitol Lunch Room

    The Great Dane at 123 E Doty Street, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    State Historical Museum

    Veteran's Museum

    State Capitol

     
    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from Madison Children's Museum:
    UW Geology Museum  6 minutes
    Henry Vilas Zoo  9 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  10 minutes
    UW Arboretum  13 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  14 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  14 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  14 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  14 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  22 minutes
    Madison School Forest  32 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  42 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  56 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  56 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  58 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  64 minutes
    Upham Woods  66 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.


    UW Geology Museum  UW Geology Museum Grade Level
    elementary, middle, high
    Program Topics
    Rocks, Minerals & Fossils

    Wisconsin's Geologic History

    Mastodon skeleton & the Wisconsin Ice Age

    Museum Scavenger Hunt

    More...
    Tour Information
    Start times: varies

    Length: 1 hour

    Fees: $1 per student suggested (minimum $15 per tour)
    Contact
    Outreach Director:
    Brooke Norsted

    (608) 262-1412
    Map
    1215 W. Dayton Street, Madison
    Lunch Options
    Picnic grounds at Vilas Park

    Bring sack lunches to Union South

    Cousins Subs at 1221 W Johnson Street, Madison

    Other Area Attractions
    State Historical Musuem Babcock Ice Cream Shop State Capitol UW-Madison Campus Tour

    Second Nature Net Destination
    Make the most of your travel day - book a second Nature Net field experience (and become eligible for Transportation Funding).
    Approximate travel time from UW Geology Museum:
    Henry Vilas Zoo  4 minutes
    Madison Children's Museum  6 minutes
    UW Arboretum  8 minutes
    Owen Conservation Park  11 minutes
    Olbrich Botanical Garden  14 minutes
    Lussier Family Heritage Center  15 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center  15 minutes
    Edna Taylor Conservation Park  15 minutes
    Cherokee Marsh  24 minutes
    Madison School Forest  28 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Black Earth  38 minutes
    MacKenzie Environmental Center  46 minutes
    Aldo Leopold Foundation  60 minutes
    Bethel Horizons Nature Center  60 minutes
    International Crane Foundation  62 minutes
    Upham Woods  70 minutes
    Map to all Nature Net sites.

     

     


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