Wondering what to do with your children this summer? Looking for a family activity that costs nothing, has a variety of convenient locations, and is scheduled exactly when you want it?
Look no further…
The 2022 Nature Passport!
- Pick up your Nature Passport at many of our member sites, or at your local library! See below for locations…
- Stamp your Passport at every place you visit.
- Use the QR code in your Passport to get your special nature mission.
- Complete at least 2 challenges and visit select Nature Net sites (or contact us directly) to receive a sticker prize!
Available in English and Spanish.
This Year’s Theme: To Your Health!
Did you know studies show that spending time in nature is good for your health? A simple walk outdoors can lower blood pressure, boost immunity, and increase creativity. This year’s Nature Passport is a toast to your health – use it as a guide to outdoor exploration and a healthy mind and body!
This year’s supporters:
Where to Pick Up a Passport
*Starred locations are also sites where you can get your prize sticker!
- Aldo Leopold Foundation
E13701 Levee Rd, Baraboo
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm (April-Oct) - Aldo Leopold Nature Center *
330 Femrite Dr., Monona
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk - Bethel Horizons Nature Center
4651 Highway ZZ, Dodgeville
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk - Cave of the Mounds *
2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds
Open daily 9am-5pm - Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S. Randall St, Madison
Grounds open daily 9:30am-5pm; Buildings 10am-4pm - International Crane Foundation
E11376 Shady Lane Road, Baraboo
Open daily 9am-5pm (May-Oct) - Lussier Family Heritage Center
3101 Lake Farm Rd., Madison
Grounds open dawn-10pm; Building 8am-4:30pm - MacKenzie Center
W7303 Cty Hwy CS, Poynette
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk;
Building open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm (Nov-April), daily 10am-4pm (May-Oct) - Madison Children’s Museum *
100 N Hamilton St., Madison
Open Thurs-Sun 9am-4pm (ticketed entry) - Madison Conservation Park – Cherokee Marsh
6098 N. Sherman Ave, Madison
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk - Madison Conservation Park – Turville Point
1155 Olin-Turville Ct, Madison
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk - Olbrich Botanical Gardens *
3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison
Outdoor Gardens & Lobby open daily 10am-6pm (Apr-Sep), 10am-4pm (Oct-Mar); Conservatory & Gift Shop open daily 10am-4pm - Pheasant Branch Conservancy
4864 Pheasant Branch Rd., Middleton
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk - Rooted
500 Block Troy Dr, Madison
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk - UW Arboretum *
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison
Grounds open daily 4am-10pm; Building Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm, Sat & Sun, 12:30-4pm - UW Geology Museum
1215 W. Dayton St, Madison
Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm - Welty Environmental Center
1201 Big Hill Court, Beloit
Grounds open daily dawn-9pm - Wild Birds Unlimited
(608) 664-1414
8402 Old Sauk Road, Middleton
Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Wed 10am-6pm
Check naturenet.org/covid-19-trails-still-open for updated information.
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