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!

1. Pick up your Nature Passport at many of our member sites, or at your local library! See below for locations…
2. Stamp your Passport at every place you visit.
3. Use the QR code in your Passport to get your special nature mission.
4. 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.

Nature Passport in the News!

(2019) Nature Passport featured on Channel 15!

(2018) Nature Passport gets new boxes – check out the story from Wis State Journal!