There are two excellent Aldo Leopold events in Madison going on this week. Make sure you don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities to learn about his work and life while having some fun along the way.
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| Parents - Be Sure to Bring Your Cameras for the Dress Like Leopold Station! |
The event will take place at the brand new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (330 North Orchard St. Madison, WI 53715) Click here for directions. The event is free and open to the public. Bring the whole family to celebrate the life and legacy of Wisconsin’s premier conservationist, Aldo Leopold!
Hands-on activities, games and scavenger hunts throughout the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery will highlight some of Aldo’s favorite pastimes such as, tree identification, fishing,
Hands-on activities, games and scavenger hunts throughout the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery will highlight some of Aldo’s favorite pastimes such as, tree identification, fishing,
phenology and much, more including:
- Search for birds in the Town Center Atrium trees!
- Go on an animal track identification hunt around the Mesozoic Garden!
- Enjoy author Nancy Nye Hunt's reading of her new children’s book, “Aldo Leopold's Shack: Nina's Story”!
- Dress up and pose for pictures at the "Look Like Leopold" station!
- Watch a screening of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center's "Learning from the Land" documentary and much, much more!
Next up, the Green Fire premiere is coming to Madison!
The first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold, Green Fire highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. Leopold remains relevant today, inspiring projects all over the country that connect people and land. Watch the trailer here.
The documentary will Premiere on Friday, March 4th and Sunday, March 6th at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Due to popular demand, however, the event is already sold out. There is a second chance to see the movie on Sunday March 6th at the Barrymore Theater. Doors open at 6:30. Make sure you purchase tickets ahead of time to make sure you don't miss out!
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