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Louv Tells Eco Groups to Work Together

Article by David Horst “You need a bigger boat.” That was best-selling author Richard Louv’s advice to Fox Valley nature centers and environmental groups as the keynote speaker for Earth Day and the grand opening of the new nature center at Bubolz Nature Preserve Sunday. His reference was to the movie Jaws — which he acknowledged is factually flawed from an ecological perspective. But he said he likes the scene when the shark hunters realize just how big this shark is. “You’re going to need a bigger boat,” Roy Schreider’s character says. Likewise, the author of “Last Child in the…

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Richard Louv to speak at Earth Day Festival

Bubolz Nature Preserve announced Richard Louv will speak at it’s Grand Opening Celebration and Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Richard Louv is a journalist and author of nine books, including Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age, and most recently Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life: 500 Ways to Enrich Your Family’s Health & Happiness. His books have been translated into 13 languages and published in 17 countries, and helped launch an international movement to connect children and their families to nature.  Louv is being…

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Maple Syrup Saturday

Join us for a Pancake and Porkie breakfast served in the new Bubolz Environmental Center at 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00am.  $9.00/Adult; $6.00/Children ages 4 – 12; Children 3 and under are FREE.  Price includes a tour of the sugarbush following breakfast.  Reservations required for breakfast as space is limited.  Call the preserve to reserve your spot at (920) 731-6041. Tours of the Preserve’s syrup producing process begin with a hike in the woods for a look at the sugarbush.  Learn about the methods of harvesting sap and see the final processing for bottling and eating.  After your tour, enjoy…

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2018 Dog Sledding Dates Announced

DOG SLEDDING DATES ANNOUNCED! Join Jim Feyen and his dogs for a dog sled ride on Saturday, January 6 or Saturday, January 13.  There will be 2 sessions offered per day (10am and 12:30pm). Chili and Hot Chocolate will be included. Children under 8 must ride with an adult. Cost: $25/rider or $10/observer (additional credit card fees will apply). Pre-registration and Pre-payment required. This event fills fast so call early to register. (920) 731-6041.

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Join our Team!

Join the preserve staff as we expand our programming in the new Environmental Center!  Two new positions have been posted: Development/Marketing Manager and Banquet/ Event Set-Up/Cleaning!  Complete job descriptions here

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Weddings at The Lodge: FAQ

Looking to have your wedding at the most naturally beautiful spot? Great! Here are a few frequently asked questions: What time can my wedding ceremony or reception begin? Indoor spaces may be used starting at 5:00 pm Monday – Saturday, and any time on Sunday, based upon availability. Outdoor ceremonies are available at your preferred time and based upon availability. What does the rental fee include? Your rental fee includes the use of the room(s) and/or ceremony location during your rental time slot, a facilities employee for your event, bridal suite for preparations (for ceremony rentals), photography locations, parking, and use of…

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Happily Ever After Starts Here: The Lodge

Now accepting bookings for The Lodge! Enjoy all the amenities of a traditional ceremony with the pure beauty of nature. Take a deep breath of fresh air and know that your wedding plans will come together as naturally as the two of you did. The new Lodge at Bubolz Nature Preserve will be available for events beginning in January 2018. Along with its elegant ambiance, the new facility will demonstrate the most advanced methods of conservation in the world. The building will be powered by a smart microgrid system that uses renewable energy. A beautiful, natural wedding with an earth-friendly touch…

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23rd Annual Romp in the Autumn Swamp

We are a little over 48 hours away from the start of the 23rd annual Romp in the Autumn Swamp event.  Did you know the event started as a simple walk on our trails with various food and beverage stations along the way?  It has now evolved into an event that features a hay ride that drops you off at a campfire where you make s’mores; a Jack-o-Lantern Treat Trail; a large games area; Bounce Houses; live birds of prey; face painting and so much more! The treats have been purchased.  The t-shirts have arrived with a new glow-in-the dark…

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Summer Half Over!

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Additional Home School Sessions Added

Due to the popularity of our newly created home school programs, additional sessions have been added.  Find more information at https://bubolzpreserve.org/education/other-opportunities/

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