Evergreen Gift Market 2026: Aldo Leopold Nature Center

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Evergreen Gift Market 2026: Aldo Leopold Nature Center

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

Visit Evergreen Gift Market: Locally Made, Sustainable Crafts at Aldo Leopold Nature Center !

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, and so much more. Find gifts for all the people on your holiday lists!

The Evergreen Gift 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 Evergreen Gift Market is a perfect place to find ALL your holiday gifts.

Hungry? Salvatore’s will be onsite with food and beverages for sale!

Our 2026 Vendors Include

HOME DECOR

• Kim Crowley: Handmade black ash baskets.

• Dame Good Crafts: Sustainable home goods, including cloth napkins, un-paper towels, and upcycled denim bags.

• Leona Zachery Art: Handmade original prints, stickers, and greeting cards.

• Susan Demel: One-of-a-kind cotton kitchen towels with designs to suit different interests and creative passions.

• Pretty Pots N’ Pieces: Unique mosaic and fused glass wall pieces, as well as glass jewelry.

• Restorative Arts: Matted prints and cards featuring modified nature-themed photos from the Madison area.

• Mulberry Woods: One-of-a-kind wooden picture frames made from locally sourced wood.

• Josie Lathrop Ceramics: Ceramics designed for everyday use, including mugs, vases, planters, and more.

• Joshua Ludke Artist: Handmade wooden birds, bugs, fish, and robot guardians made from repurposed bits and pieces.

• Sun Kissed Clay: Handmade functional and sculptural pottery made to bring a little sunshine and personality to everyday life, using locally sourced clay from Paoli.

• Glow Wood Studio: Handcrafted hardwood boxes and décor showcasing natural grain and beauty.

JEWERLY

• Marigold Made: Handmade beaded jewelry and accessories, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bag charms, and lanyards.

• Dee Croaker Artistry: Handmade seed bead jewelry, art prints, cards, stickers, and canvas art.

• Blanchard Beauties: Nature-inspired jewelry made from natural materials, including necklaces and earrings.

• Earth Elements Jewelry: Handmade sterling silver jewelry with gemstones.

WEARABLES & ACCESSORIES

• Oopsie Daisy Design: Repurposed vintage quilts transformed into clothing, including hoodies, shorts, jackets, and tank tops, as well as headbands.

• Seamingly Stitched: Handmade bags and accessories created from new and upcycled fabrics.

• 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.

• Mangrovery LLC: Handmade wood patches made from real, natural wood and curved to fit hats and other accessories.

• K.F. Bag Designs: Handmade bags, including totes, purses, backpacks, overnight bags, craft bags, and large totes.

• The River Food Pantry: Handmade wool mittens supporting food security programs in Dane County.

• Botts Krafts: Merino wool hats, mittens, and winter headbands.

• A Botanical Dyery: Handmade and hand-dyed clothing and home accents.

Have questions? Please email Rebecca Wright, Private Events Manager , or call (608) 801-0080 .

A photographer may be onsite to document this event. If you would not like your photo taken, please advise the photographer. Thank you!

With appreciation to our 2026 partners who make events like this possible!

If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Lizzie Condon at lizzie@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org .

From Aldo Leopold Nature Center