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Holiday Market: Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Name: Holiday Market: Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Start: 2025-12-07T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-07T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Aldo Leopold Nature Center

December 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Visit Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday Market!

Looking for sustainable, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that support local artisans and a good cause?

Peruse and sample delicious foods made locally from Wisconsin ingredients. Shop and gift sustainably made, nature-inspired, and found-object art. Purchase handcrafted jewelry, hand-dyed scarves, handspun yarns, DIY craft gifts, and so much more. Find gifts for all the people on your holiday lists!The Holiday Market features local, sustainable artists and vendors in a festive atmosphere, while inviting the community to visit the Aldo Leopold Nature Center! With FREE admission and FREE parking, the Holiday Market is a perfect place to find ALL your holiday gifts.

Hungry? The Ugly Apple Cafe will be onsite with food and beverages for sale!

Our 2025 Vendors Include:

WEARABLES & ACCESSORIES

Knit Wit 608: Merino wool hats, mittens, scarves, and home décor made with wool yarn and recycled cotton cord.
Sandy B Handwovens: Unique handwoven jackets, scarves, and accessories crafted from natural fibers.
SJW Handmade: Upcycled wool hats, mittens, ponchos, and dryer balls made from repurposed materials.
A Botanical Dyery: Plant-dyed textiles including scarves, napkins, and table runners.
Seamingly Stitched: Handmade purses and bags created from new and upcycled fabrics.
KF Designs: Handcrafted purses and bags in colorful, durable, sustainable designs.
Oopsie Daisy Design: Sweatshirts made with vintage quilts as well as notebooks, notepads, and bookmarks made with local pressed florals.
The Happy Kitty: Cat toys, pillows, and décor made from upcycled fabrics and garments.
The River Food Pantry: Handmade wool mittens supporting food security programs in Dane County.

JEWERLY

Fovea Works Jewelry: Nature-inspired wearable art made with unique found objects, resin, and wire wrapping.
Earth Element Jewelry: Sterling silver jewelry crafted from post-consumer recycled materials.
Earth Delights: Fair trade sterling silver jewelry featuring semi-precious stones.
Lady Crown Glass & Creative Juice: Flameworked glass jewelry, airplant holders, and upcycled bottle art.

HOME DECOR

Mulberry Woods: One-of-a-kind wooden picture frames made from locally sourced wood.
Pretty Pots N’ Pieces: Unique mosaic and fused glass décor made from repurposed materials.
Studio 8809: Locally sourced wooden charcuterie boards accented with colored epoxy.
Glow Wood Studio: Handcrafted hardwood boxes and décor showcasing natural grain and beauty.
Josie Lathrop Ceramics: Functional, eco-conscious ceramics for everyday use.
Karen Kards and Crafts: Upcycled fabric goods, pressed floral art, and eco-friendly stationery.
Dame Good Crafts: Sustainable home goods including cloth napkins, un-paper towels, and denim bags.
Art by Anna Flowers: Repurposed frames and materials transformed into local-inspired art and décor.
Joshua Ludke Artist: Sculptures made from reclaimed wood and repurposed materials.
Watercolors by TAK: Wisconsin-inspired watercolor paintings and poetry celebrating nature.
Handicraft Soul Fair Trade: Fair trade baskets, purses, and ornaments made from recycled and natural materials by women artisans in Africa.