Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Environmental ServicesWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees
The Aldo Leopold Nature Center is a non-profit environmental organization operating in Monona, Wisconsin, established in 1994. It provides hands-on programs and interactive exhibits designed to help visitors connect with and understand the natural world, aiming to foster stewardship for a healthy and sustainable future. The center offers indoor exhibits focused on topics such as Monarch butterflies, prairies, native fish and wetlands, and woodland ecosystems, alongside a Climate Science Education Center that explores weather and earth science through engaging experiences. Outside, trails through wetlands, woodlands, and prairies are accessible seven days a week, supporting experiential learning for families, children, and schools. With campuses in Monona and Black Earth, ALNC emphasizes immersive, community-oriented education that complements preschool, school vacation programs, and other youth-oriented activities. The organization operates within the environmental services sector, focusing on environmental education as its core value proposition. Recent leadership changes and ongoing community partnerships reflect its role in advancing environmental literacy and local stewardship through structured programs and seasonal exhibits.