BUBOLZ NATURE PRESERVE

Name: Night Hikes
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-02
Location: Bubolz Nature Preserve

EDUCATION | RECREATION | CONSERVATION | SUSTAINABILITY

INSPIRE • APPRECIATE • ENJOY

Bubolz Nature Preserve strives to serve as a gathering place for the community to become inspired by, appreciate and enjoy nature. Through educational programming and recreational opportunities, Bubolz encourages fostering a healthy environment and providing an improved quality of life. The unique blend of habitats found here are what make the preserve such an important natural area in Northeast Wisconsin. The preserve is located where Wisconsin’s Northern and Southern biological communities meet, producing a diverse array of flora and fauna from both of these regions of the state can be discovered throughout the property.

GIVING

Thank you for your interest in making a contribution to the Bubolz Nature Preserve! We are supported entirely by generous giving.

DONATE

VENUE

Escape the ordinary and inspire your wedding, private or corporate event guests with spectacular views, delivering a serene and unforgettable experience.

EVENT SPACE

LEARNING

Emphasizing outdoor experiences all year, Bubolz strives to offer education that will encourage exploration, inquiry, and discovery.

EDUCATION

TRAILS

With over 8.5 miles of trails, we offer year round access to nature with opportunities for hiking, walking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.

TRAIL MAPS

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

With humans exerting a greater impact on the Earth every day, it is essential to think about living more lightly on the land. We have only one Earth, home to wondrous plants and animals but also a human population of 7.9 billion and growing.

To ensure a healthy planet supporting us all, people need to learn the importance of recycling, energy conservation, green options and conservation of biodiversity. With that knowledge, they can make smart decisions to protect and sustain our home into the future.

With real, hands-on learning opportunities, people of all ages connect with nature, making them care about the environment. We have to start today with little steps towards better choices to protect our Earth, ourselves and the futures of those we care about. The educational programming at Bubolz is committed to making this happen.

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

“I would highly recommend Bubolz Nature Reserve for a venue to have your event. They provide a comfortable atmosphere to welcome your guest. The accommodation whether you have a small or large group they make it work & location is ideal. The outside scenery is great for back drop or after your event taking a walk through the trails. The local business they recommend for catering is great!”

— BUBOLZ WEDDING REVIEW

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

LOCATION

4815 N Lynndale Dr
Appleton, WI 54913

ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Mon: Closed
T – F: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sat: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

TRAILS

Trails are open daily, year round, from dawn to dusk.

View Trail Maps

PRESERVE RULES

Know before you go! Check out our Preserve Rules.

Romp in the Swamp

Join us for the 33rd Annual Romp in the Swamp!

Get ready for one of fall’s favorite family traditions! Join us for the 33rd Annual Romp in the Swamp, presented by Essity, for an afternoon or evening filled with autumn fun, outdoor adventure, and festive memories.

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YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL

Support growth in environmental education, giving children access to the power of learning and exploration inside a living classroom surrounded by nature.

The preserve welcomes over 80,000 visitors annually, of all ages as a recreation destination and a “getaway” from our hectic lives with its 8.5 miles of trails, snowshoe and ski rental, natural playscape, and family programs.

Fund the preservation of this unique natural area now and for generations to come. The preserve includes a diverse number of habitats and is home to an assorted blend of plants and animal inhabitants to explore.

DONATE

BECOME A MEMBER

VOLUNTEER

EVENT SPACE

Whether you are planning a corporate event, private party or a wedding, Bubolz Nature Preserve creates the perfect backdrop for your day. Our unique and tranquil venue can accommodate small or large groups, with both indoor and outdoor event spaces to provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

EXPLORE EVENT SPACE