Bird Hike
Tuesday May 21st 8:30-10:00am |
Join fellow bird enthusiasts as they hike the Preserve to see what's calling. Bring your binoculars and bird books. |
FREE for members
$2 trail fee for nonmembers |
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1st Annual Biker's Benefit For Bubolz
June 1st 8-2
Sponsored by Tanners Grill & Home Tavern Grill |
Take a ride on the wild side in support of environmental education & outdoor recreation! Registration from 8-9am. Ride leaves at 9am sharp! Bike tour, cook-out, games, and raffles. Lunch served at 12:30pm Games and Raffle to follow. |
Cost: Pre-registered: $20-Single Biker & $15-Rider
At the door: $25-Single Biker & $20-Rider |
Click Here for Flyer |
Reptile Fest
June 15th
11am-2pm |
Join the Fox Valley Herp Club at the Bubolz Nature Preserve to learn about snakes, lizards, turtles, and other reptiles and amphibians. Club members will be on hand with an assortment of live animals to give people the opportunity to learn more about these fascinating animals up close and personal. |
Stop in!
$3/person, $7/immediate family |
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1st Annual Golf Outing
Thursday June 27th |
Support the Preserve! Golf in our 1st Annual Golf Outing! |
 

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Click Here for Registration Form |
Art In Nature Summer Day Camps
July 30-August 1 |
Tuesday July 30th- Critter Catching- What's Living in our pond water? Using dip nets and magnifiers, kids will explore the life of the ponds.
Critter Catching is always fun & hands on!
Kids will use their artistic design to create "Gyataku" (fish painting) T-shirts. Please list your T-shirt size on registration form |
$15/Session
or $40 for all 3 Days
Programs are designed for ages 5-12. Younger kids are welcome with an older sibling or parent. |

Registration Form

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Art In Nature Summer Day Camps
July 30-August 1 |
Wednesday July 31st- Trees Please!
"I Speak for the Trees!
Create a walking stick from invasive buckthorn. Take a hike to discover what's living in the trees! Discover woodpecker signs, animal homes, and bark beetles. Kids will use their artistic design to create a "Leaf Printed" bandana. |
$15/Session
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$40 for all 3 Days |
 Registration Form

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Art in Nature Summer Day Camps
July 30-August 1 |
August 1st- Culture Day-Kids will use their artistic & musical talents to create a "Rain Stick". Rain sticks are ceremonial musical instruments that are used to call upon the rain spirits. Kids will play Native American games that were used to improve their suvival skills. Catch all your bad dreams by creating a "Dream Catcher" during Culture Day! |
$15/Session
or $40 for all 3 Days |
 Registration Form

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5K Trail Run/Walk
August 10 |
Second Annual 5K Trail Run/Walk! |
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Click Here for
Registration Brochure |
Earn & Learn Fundraiser at the Learning Shop in Appleton on College Avenue
November 10th-16th |
Shop at the Learning Shop and mention that you would like your purchase to go towards the Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve! The preserve will receive 10% of your purchase in the form of a donation from the Learning Shop! Just in time for X-mas presents! All proceeds will benefit the Preserves Summer Day Camps! Your help is greatly appreciated! |
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Shop Between Nov. 10th-16th and mention Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve!
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Providing public programs here at Bubolz Nature preserve works to fulfill our mission to provide educational and recreational opportunities to people of all ages. You will find that our programs will target a wide age range as well as a wide interest range . The programs are designed to help you make a closer connection to the property as well as nature in general. You can visit our Calendar of Events for more information and specific dates and times too. Thank you and see you on the trails!
Back packs are free to use for members of the preserve and $2 for non-members, you will be asked to leave a driver license with staff, available only when building is open.