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"High Tech" Meets "High Touch"
in ALNC's
New Expansion!
With the completion of the new facility, the hard work of installing the exhibits and
developing the new curriculum has begun. Already installed and
ready for piloting this winter and early spring, are:
Science on a Sphere: a high definition global
projection system displaying NOAA & NASA planetary data onto a
six-foot diameter sphere to illustrate Earth System science.;
and
 Global Warming: Facts
and Our Future: a powerful
interactive exhibit created by the National Academy of Sciences
to introduce and explain peer-reviewed scientific facts and
guide participants in making informed decisions.
Global
Warming: Facts and Our Future was developed by the Marian Koshland
Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences.
Madison
Gas & Electric Renewable Energy Center: a dynamic
digital program that will allow visitors to learn about
available alternative and efficient energy technology;
Kids’ Climate Cast brought to you by
WKOW- TV 27: a
green-screen studio where visiting students and families can
apply what they have learned about weather, energy and nature to
create their own weather and climate with family and
friends; andhigh-definition immersion experience that takes visitors
through simulated weather and climate systems and explains how
their changes impact the world; and
Storms 360 Fly-Through Immersive Theater:
a high-definition immersion experience that takes visitors
through simulated weather and climate systems and explains how
their changes impact the world; and
Nina Leopold Bradley Phenology Center: a combination
interactive exhibit and phenology program that tells the story
of the Leopold Family. Here, visitors can become citizen
scientists by observing, collecting and analyzing data about the
natural world —just like Aldo Leopold!
Check out
the available pilot program
topics for grades 4-8!
A public Grand Opening celebration is being
planned for Spring 2012.
Click
here to learn about membership opportunities.
Building a
Greener Future Together
At the Aldo Leopold
Nature Center, we are committed to sustainability—leading
the way for a healthier future for the planet and the next
generation. Our expansion was carefully designed to integrate
with the nature center grounds and showcases the latest in
renewable energy systems, building techniques and was built
using natural and recycled materials.
Click here
to learn more about our green initiatives.
The
construction of the facility was made possible by generous
monetary and in-kind donations of services and products from
individuals, foundations and businesses.
For a complete list of Campaign
Partners, click here.
So Close –
Help Us Reach Our Campaign Goal!
While we have had excellent community support for our expansion
project, we still need to raise $350,000 to meet our $3.5M
Campaign goal. We are so close, but need your help to take us to
the top! Please consider a gift to help us reach the thousands
of children who will learn to live more sustainable lives
through participating in our interactive programs.
Click
here make a difference by contributing to the ALNC Campaign.
We look forward to keeping you
up-to-date on the progress of our exhibit and program
development. Stay tuned for future updates on our Grand Opening
events.
Thank You, Climate Education
Center Campaign Partners:
$250,000+
Kelly Family Foundation
Madison Gas & Electric *
Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of
Science *
State of Wisconsin
Weather Central *
Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence
$100,000 - $249,999
Diane Ballweg
Mary Burke
Design Structures *
Hewlett Packard *
Madison Community Foundation
Terra Engineering *
$50,000 - $99,999
American Girl
and Mattel Children's Foundation
Foley & Lardner *
Eranda Foundation
Walmart Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Anonymous
Becker Law Firm
Denholm Neely Family Fund
ETC
*
Madison College *
M&I Bank
Sergenian's Floor Coverings *
Dennis & Judy Skogen
Smith & Gestland *
Terry Family Foundation
$10,000 - $24,999
Dave Bouzek *
Howard G. Buffett Foundation
Butler Manufacturing *
Jeff & Kathe Crowley Conn
Courtier Foundation
Emmons Business Interiors *
Endres Manufacturing *
EPIC *
Gallagher Tent Company *
Glenville Timberwrights *
JP Cullen & Sons *
Howard & Nancy Mead
Renee Glass Factory *
Anne Ross
John & Beth Ross
Scottsdale Art Factory *
TRANE *
Vendura Industries *
Warden & Sons Painting *
W.W. Grainger
WPS Health Insurance
$5,000 - $9,999
Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation
Bradshaw-Knight Foundation
Brunsell Lumber *
Jim Burgess
Richard & Phyllis Daly
Great Lakes Distribution *
Kohler *
Schultz Electric *
Skyline Services
Steve
and Carol Skolaski *
Sub-Zero/Wolf
*
Top Hat *
US Fish & Wildlife Service
$1,000 - $4,999
Anonymous
Bob and Mary Bean
Brothers Main *
The Bruce Company *
Bullitt Foundation
Chuck & Nancy
Carpenter
DRS Ltd. Paving *
Dyson *
J.H.
Findorff & Sons *
First Supply *
Full Compass Systems,
Inc. *
Ken Kidder *
Lycon
Estella Leopold
Margery Mead
Carrie Nelson
Openwood Studios *
Outsource Solutions, LLC *
Pertzborn Plumbing *
RC
Installations
Schmelzer Painting Co. *
Trish Stevenson
Stove Builders International *
Target Commercial Interiors *
TOSA Foundation
Weather Central *
Yahara Materials *
$100 - $999
ABC Supply *
Block Iron *
CFM - Construction Fabrics & Materials *
Ellen Foley
Hallman Lindsay *
Jaeckle *
Nelson-Young Lumber Company *
Peg Smelser
Mark & Kelley Van Egeren
Alfonso Zepeda-Capistran
* in-kind donation
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