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Drop-In Programs
Walking trails at the Monona Campus are open to the public from
sun-up to sundown. While
you’re here, check out these drop-in programs:
Leopold Exhibit
Leopold Family Interpretive
Trail
The Touch Table
Family Trailside Backpack Program
Leopold Exhibit
- Aldo Leopold as a Boy: Exploring the Mysteries of the Land
World-famous scientist, ecologist and author Aldo Leopold was once a kid --
just like you! Explore Leopold's childhood, his interests, and
learn what he discovered about reading clues in the landscape.
Then try your new found skills out on the Aldo Leopold Nature Center trails!
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Leopold Family Interpretive
Trail
Leopold
Interpretive Trail – This award-winning trail leads
visitors of all ages through examples of native Wisconsin habitats, with
easy to understand explanations of various sites and questions
that Aldo Leopold might have asked you, had he been standing
next to you on the trail! Pick up the Trail Guide inside the
building, or print one using the links below!
--Trail Guide (English version) (pdf)
--Trail
Guide (Spanish version
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The Touch Table
A great way to introduce young ones to the wonders of the
natural world, this changing table top display features
"touchable"; nature items like feathers, bones, rocks, furs and other recent finds.
Family Trailside Backpack Program
 Enhance your exploration of nature with our Family Trailside
Backpack Program. This self-guided, year round program is designed for
families to learn together, at their leisure, as they explore the
Aldo Leopold Nature Center trails. To help you on your
adventure, we provide a
backpack with an easy-to-understand Exploration Guide and a
seasonal activity kit, which children of all ages will enjoy. Backpack themes
change seasonally and include Spring is in the
Air, Crawling Critters, Fabulous Forests, Amazing Adaptations
and Snug in the Snow.
Program Fee:
Members: FREE
Non-members: $5/ family
$10 for Daycare and Scout groups
Drop-in hours are Monday through Friday, typically 8:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. To ensure availability, please call in advance to reserve
the backpacks. Backpacks were generously donated by REI.
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