The Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve is a 775 acre independent, nonprofit wildlife preserve and environmental education facility, located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Financial support comes from individual and corporate donations, memberships, and program fees. We do not receive any funds from State, Federal, City, County or United Way.
Walk, jog, hike, or ski 8 miles of scenic trails weaving through diverse meadow, cedar swamp, forest, prairie, and pond habitats. (Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.)
Visit the earth sheltered nature center to see educational exhibits.
Take advantage of adult, family, and children's workshops and programs, guided tours, and special events throughout the year.
Our Mission:
The Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve provides educational and recreational opportunities
to encourage persons of all ages to develop and practice a sound environmental
ethic, which reflects an understanding and appreciation of nature.
Contact us at:
info@bubolzpreserve.org
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N. Lynndale Drive
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 731-6041
SUMMER FUN
There is still a lot of summer left. Check out our programs in our Activities and Events Listing SUMMER ROAD WORK AND DETOURS The Preserve will remain open during road construction on Lynndale Dr/Highway A
NATURE PROGRAMS: What interests you?
Please email us with your suggestions for programs or events that would be of interest to you at the Preserve.
Can you recommend guest speakers who would volunteer to give talk or share a skill?
Nature Center Wish List - Immediate Needs and Volunteer Opportunities Nature Center Wish List.pdf (double click for list) WE DESPERATELY NEED a TRAIL VEHICLE - Can you help? Trail vehicle with dump box to fix trails - we will accept cash donations or a vehicle loan OUR PROJECTOR DIED - PowerPoint mobile projector Go to "Craig's List" to the "wanted" section for more items needed Snowmobile Fund Set - for a new snow machine to pull tracker - see our Winter Ski Trails page Immediate Volunteers Needs Trail maintenance - use hand pruners to cut over hanging shrubs on trails Grounds maintenance - weed whacking, racking Grounds maintenance - clearing buckthorn and other invasive plants Painting - various projects indoors and out Wood floor expert to help restore beauty of original cedar plank floor Volunteer website designer - bring some examples of your work Please contact the Preserve Director at (920) 731-6041 or email cmueller@bubolzpreserve.org if you have time and talent to share! Cash Donations Needed to help us continue to serve our community by carrying out our preservation, education, and recreation missions.
