Background

A general history of the family and the Leopold Compound; National Register of Historic Places status.

Starker-Leopold House

Information on the house where Aldo was born and lived at 3 different periods during his life, including photo tours.  The Leopold Landscape Alliance purchased the home and grounds in 2019.

Leopold Boyhood Home

Aldo's home from 1900-1909 remained in the family until 1989.  The Leopold Landscape Alliance purchased the house in 2014.

Nature Quilt Exhibit and Lisa's Nature Library

The project's mission is to help kids understand the interconnection between people and the natural world around them.

The Starker-Leopold Trees

The story of the Leopold trees that blew down in two storms.  Much of the wood was saved and here you can see the beautiful furniture and other items made for LLA by skilled artists & craftsmen from the downed wood.

Extinct & Endangered Species Exhibit

LLA is excited to use Dean Hurliman's carvings of extinct species as an exhibit to help children see the fragility of our natural systems.

Childhood Home Wildflower Garden

Clara Leopold instructed her children in wildflower gardening over 100 years ago, and the garden is thriving today.

Reap Grant

Find our more about the recent REAP Grant we have been awarded by the State.

State Historical Society of Iowa, Inc. Grant

 Find our more about the recent REAP Grant we have been awarded by the State.