Our Vision

The Aldo Leopold Foundation strives to inspire an ethical, caring relationship between people and nature through the legacy of Aldo Leopold.

ALNC's mission is to teach love, respect, and admiration for the land in the spirit of Wisconsin's premier conservationist, Aldo Leopold.

Bethel Horizons consists of 460 acres of diverse plant and animal communities ideally situated adjacent to Governor Dodge State Park.

Tucked in the heart of the driftless, there’s a lot to discover at Wisconsin’s Oldest Classroom – above and below ground!

Cherokee Marsh is the most diverse of all nature study areas with a mosaic of wetlands, southern Wisconsin woodlots, old fields, restored prairie and oak savanna, two glacial drumlins and the Yahara River.

Dane County Parks offer you countywide locations for quick get-aways from urban settings and offer custom-built recreational facilities amid splendid natural beauty.

Dane County's free zoo is nestled in the heart of Madison and open year-round. Spend time with your family while exploring nature. Live animal presentations available year-round.

The International Crane Foundation (ICF) works worldwide to conserve cranes and the wetland and grasslands communities on which they depend.

A multi-use educational and interpretive facility providing opportunities for youth and adult learning, volunteerism, outdoor recreation, and special events.

The center features an exhibit of live Wisconsin wildlife, self-guided hikes and trails, museums, a fire tower, a picnic area and much more.

Madison Children’s Museum connects children with their families, their communities, and the world beyond through discovery learning and creative play.

The City of Madison Parks Division Conservation Section has 14 different and unique conservation parks. A conservation park differs in how it is managed and why the land was acquired. The goal of the conservation park is to restore native plant and animal communities while providing education areas and opportunities for everyone.

The 287 acre Madison School Forest includes the Olson Oak Woods State Natural Area, a prime example of a Wisconsin southern dry forest with remnants of pre-settlement days.

The MMSD Planetarium provides immersive experiences from our home planet, or across the universe, bringing out-of-this-world concepts down to Earth.

A spectacular tropical conservatory, open for year-round enjoyment, 14 acres of outdoor specialty gardens, and a botanical center.

Pheasant Branch Conservancy is a regionally significant natural area located on the north side of Middleton. The restored wetlands, prairies and forests of PBC offer respite to the individual and educational opportunities for all ages.

Rooted provides hands-on agriculture education to youth, distributes thousands of pounds of food to local neighbor centers and food pantries, supports community gardens and collaborative farm gardens throughout Dane County.

A 330-acre year-round retreat center, camp and environmental education center nestled between the sandstone formations and Wisconsin River of the upper Dells.

Explore opportunities for nature appreciation, environmental education, and ecological research at the Arboretum.

The museum displays minerals, rocks, fossils, a 6-foot globe, and a walk-through model of a Wisconsin limestone cave.

Welty is a place to learn about sustainable use of our natural resources and enjoy hands-on encounters with nature.