Programs
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The Aldo Leopold
Foundation
P.O.Box 77
Baraboo, WI 53913
608.355.0279
608.356.7309 fax
mail@aldoleopold.org
Education & Outreach Programs
“We can be ethical only in relation to something we can see, feel, understand, love or otherwise have faith in.”
The Aldo Leopold Foundation offers educational and outreach programs to increase the ecological literacy of our citizens. Many of these opportunities are hosted at the new Leopold Center and at the original Leopold Shack, where forests, wetlands and prairies serve as an outdoor classroom for exploring ecological relationships.
In addition to these programs, The Foundation sponsors seminars and workshops promoting an understanding and appreciation of the conservation movement's history, and participates in the planning and implementation of training sessions for a variety of conservation organizations.
Public and Group Tours
Visitors to the Baraboo area are welcome to come and visit us at our headquarters and take part in a guided or self-guided tour of both the Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm, and the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center. Tours are offered on a regular basis between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend each year. Click here to learn more.
The Woodland School
Since 1998, the Woodland School has been assisting people responsible for managing both public and private land in creating and realizing their own conservation vision. Learn more about the Woodland School by clicking here.
Brown Bag Seminars
We’re keenly aware that nothing can replace the opportunity to hear writers, scholars and scientists in an intimate setting. While the Shack Seminar Series of past years no longer continues in the format long-time supporters may remember, we’re continuing to present cutting-edge ecological research and new interpretations of Aldo Leopold’s writing and philosophy through our Brown Bag Seminars. We’re lining up these weekday, lunch-time seminars as opportunities permit. Announcements are made on our website, through emails to our Wisconsin members, and in the events calendar in our local newspapers. Sign up for our e-newsletter to be sure you don't miss an opportunity to hear a speaker!
Speaking Engagements
The Aldo Leopold Foundation staff and its volunteers share biographical information about Aldo Leopold, analyze his contribution to conservation and interpret the application of his work on today's conservation issues. For presentations that take place out of the Baraboo area, we do ask for funds to cover our mileage and travel expenses. Depending on the speaker requested and the context of your gathering, we sometimes ask for a speaker honorarium to support the work of the Aldo Leopold Foundation as well. Contact the foundation to inquire about the availability of a representative to present at your gathering.