Wondering what to do with your children this summer? Are you looking for a family activity that costs nothing, has a variety of convenient locations, and is scheduled exactly when you want it?

Introducing the 2020 Nature Passport!

Ringo Raccoon has always been a scavenger, hunting for nature’s treasures. This year, his nature missions for you are inspired by the fact that Earth Day is turning 50 years old! Earth Day was created to build an appreciation for our planet and make sure we are using its resources in a sustainable way. But Earth Day can be celebrated every day! Celebrate, explore, and learn with your Nature Passport!

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NEW This Year: Mini Print-at-Home Passport!

For the first year ever, Nature Net is providing a free, mini print-at-home Nature Passport! The Mini Passport is a simple one-page sheet that families can print out and fold into a small booklet. With a parent’s help, children can text each site’s codeword to discover a unique nature mission. Once the mission is complete, parents can initial the Passport and watch as their child discovers 19 new ways to explore the world around them.

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Pasaporte a la Naturaleza:

Ringo Raccoon siempre ha sido un carroñero, en busca de los tesoros de la naturaleza. ¡Este año, sus misiones de naturaleza para ti están inspiradas en el hecho de que el Día de la Tierra cumple 50 años! El Día de la Tierra fue creado para generar aprecio por nuestro planeta y asegurarnos de que estamos utilizando sus recursos de manera sostenible. ¡Pero el Día de la Tierra se puede celebrar todos los días! ¡Celebra, explora y aprende con tu Pasaporte de naturaleza!

 

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Where to Pick Up a Passport Here During COVID-19:

• Aldo Leopold Nature Center 
  (608) 221-0404
  330 Femrite Dr., Monona
  Grounds open dawn to dusk
• Bethel Horizons Nature Center
  (608) 935-5885
  4651 Highway ZZ, Dodgeville
  Grounds open dawn to dusk
• Lussier Family Heritage Center
  (608) 224-3604
  3101 Lake Farm Rd., Madison
  Grounds open dawn – 10pm
• Pheasant Branch Conservancy
  4864 Pheasant Branch Rd., Middleton
  Trail open 7am-10pm daily
• Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  (608) 246-4550
  3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison
  Grounds open 12-6pm tues-sun
• Welty Environmental Center
  (608) 361-1377
  1201 Big Hill Court, Beloit
  Park open 5am-10pm
• Wild Birds Unlimited
  (608) 664-1414
  M-Sat 10am-4pm – Request a copy with your curbside pick up

Check naturenet.org/covid-19-trails-still-open for information on trail accessibility at these and other sites.

Nature Passport is a self-guided and unstructured program, providing you the opportunity to visit Nature Net sites at your convenience. If you have a specific question, please call each site directly for hours.

Other Ways to Get a Nature Passport:

1. 1. Download and print from home by clicking on the Nature Passport images above
   2. Request at info@naturenet.org

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