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Aldo Leopold Foundation

E13701 Levee Road, Baraboo, WI 53913
608-355-0279
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The Leopold Shack and Farm is a National Historic Landmark. Guided and self-guided tours availab
The Leopold Center has exhibits and displays on Leopold. It's also one of the greenest buildings
Guided tours of the Leopold Shack are offered every Saturday between Memorial Day weekend and th
Special events at the center throughout the year create fun opportunities for families and kids
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Ranked #8 of 13 attractions in Baraboo
5.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Owner description: The Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm is a National Historic Landmark. The Aldo Leopold Foundation manages the site and permits self-guided and guided...... more » Owner description: The Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm is a National Historic Landmark. The Aldo Leopold Foundation manages the site and permits self-guided and guided visits. Visitors check in at the Leopold Center, headquarters of the Aldo Leopold Foundation and an interpretive center with displays on Leopold's life and legacy. The Leopold Center has been rated as one of the greenest buildings in the world, with Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the US Green Building Council. Solar panels. geothermal systems, and extensive use of local materials make the building itself an interesting attraction as well. « less
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“A pilgrimage for conservationists or a fabulous "green" building. Both are must see.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

There are two reasons why you might go to the Aldo Leopold Foundation site. 1 You are making a pilgrimage to “The Shack.” If you have read “The Sand County Almanac” or some of the other writings of Aldo Leopold you know what I mean. 2 You want to see a state of the art “green” building at its finest.... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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“The Leopold Shack is a National Shrine-a 'priceless experience'”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

In a nutshell, this is a 'must-see' site and experience for anyone interested in conservation, and learning about all the contributions that Aldo Leopold has made to our national and international land ethic and heritage! You will not be disappointed! Prof. Alan Capelle Upper Iowa University-Madison 4601 Hammersley Rd. Madison, WI 53711 608-278-0350 More

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