New Year's Eve Family Walk

What better way to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 than by connecting with nature? This free Friends of Urban Nature event, led by naturalist Julie Melton, focuses on sight, hearing and smell in the winter night. There may be owls and the leaves rustling in the leaves of marcenscent oaks. Wear warm clothes and get even warmer around the campfire with hot chocolate. Family-friendly, but leave your pets at home. The walk is co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Friends of Edna Taylor. Updates on ALNC’s Facebook page.

media release: Wed Dec 31 6:30 "New Year's Eve Family Walk" at Aldo Leopold Nature Center - Julie Melton

330 Femrite Drive, meet at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center parking lot area

Join Naturalist Julie Melton to explore the winter night and welcome in the New Year! Join in nature activities using your nighttime vision and senses of hearing and smell.  Imagine what native animals do during winter nights.  Listen for owls!  Share stories about New Years and winter. Come prepared to have fun at night and be sure to wear warm clothing.  There may be a campfire with hot chocolate.  Free, welcoming, family friendly, educational, no registration required, no pets.  Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Friends of Edna Taylor.  See their websites and Facebook pages for updates and more activities!  Contact 608-698-0104