Events

Winnebago Audubon Bird Talk

The Winnebago Audubon Society is returning with a brand new program! Whether you are new to birding, or want to learn more about how to get involved, this program is for you! Join us for this INDOOR program and presentation on Citizen Science you can participate in (even from your backyard) and other ways you can get involved! What is Citizen Science? Citizen science is a collaborative research process that involves the public in scientific work. This can include things such as frog counts, bird counts, monarch tagging and more! We will be discussing annual Bird counts, using eBird and Merlin to…

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Maple Syrup Saturday 2025

Save the date for Saturday, March 22, 2025 to celebrate the maple syrup season! 2024 Season Information (2025 season subject to changes): Help yourself to a pancake breakfast made and served by Bubolz staff and volunteers, or take your support to the next level and adopt a bucket! Cost: Adult breakfast: $15 (ages 12+) Child breakfast: $10 (ages 3-11) Small child breakfast: free (under 3) Adopt-A-Bucket: $45 per family The breakfast and adopt-a-bucket tickets are for two separate events. If you would like to participate in both, tickets are needed for each event. The breakfast starts off with delicious eggs,…

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BrewSki 2025

We’re excited to debut a new format for our 6th annual BrewSki at Bubolz Nature Preserve, presented by Community First Credit Union. Mark your calendars and get your tickets today! The event will take place on Friday, February 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. This year’s event offers a more relaxed atmosphere. Head outside to explore the candlelit trails, then come back inside to warm up, hang out with friends, and enjoy a couple full glasses of beer or hard seltzers using your two drink tickets. Soda will be available for those looking for a non-alcoholic option. Tickets also include popcorn, pretzels, and hot chocolate to keep you cozy,…

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Craft & Cocktail

February 13th, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 pm

Our third ever Craft and Cocktail is underway!

Join us for the return of our popular Craft and Cocktail event, this Thursday February 13th from 6pm-8pm. Relax with friends, loved ones, and craft cocktails as you decorate a candle of your choosing.

With your $35 ticket purchase, you will receive the following:

-2 drink tickets per guest (more tickets available for purchase the night of)

-Three Tapered Candles (Ivory, Light Pink, and Burgundy)

-Various wax color options to decorate your candles.

-Valentine’s Day Treats (While supplies last)

There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.

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Scouts: Art in Nature

April 12th, 2025 | 12:30-2:30 pm 

From a blue sky to a bird’s song to a white cedar forest, nature can give you lots of ideas for art! Join us as we explore the outdoors and use what we see, hear, and feel to create an art project.

Age Level: 5-12
Cost: $8/child
Seasons: Fall and Spring
Max: 25 (1 or 2 adults per group)

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Scouts: Sap to Syrup

March 15th, 2025 | 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Join us for a hike as we explore Maple Syrup Season in Wisconsin. Participants will learn the history of maple syrup and how it is done today. You will get a chance to see the process from start to finish including tapping a tree, cooking, and sampling the finished product over ice cream.

Age Level: All
Cost: $8/Child
Season: Spring
Max: 50 (1 or 2 adults per group)

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Scouts: Sap to Syrup

March 15th, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am

Join us for a hike as we explore Maple Syrup Season in Wisconsin. Participants will learn the history of maple syrup and how it is done today. You will get a chance to see the process from start to finish including tapping a tree, cooking, and sampling the finished product over ice cream.

Age Level: All
Cost: $8/Child
Season: Spring
Max: 50 (1 or 2 adults per group)

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Scouts: Snowshoeing

February 15th, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am

Participants will go on a snowshoe adventure. They will learn a little about how snowshoes work, collect the proper gear, practice a bit, and then go out on the trails. This program is weather dependent as we need a specific amount of snow.

Age Level: All
Cost: $8/Child & $10/Adults (if adults want to rent snowshoes)
Season: Winter
Max: 35 (1 or 2 adults per group)

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Scouts: Snowshoeing: Cancelled

This program has been cancelled due to the lack of snow.

February 1st, 2025 | 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Participants will go on a snowshoe adventure. They will learn a little about how snowshoes work, collect the proper gear, practice a bit, and then go out on the trails. This program is weather dependent as we need a specific amount of snow.

Age Level: All
Cost: $8/Child & $10/Adults (if adults want to rent snowshoes)
Season: Winter
Max: 35 (1 or 2 adults per group)

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Scouts: Homes & Habitats

February 1st, 2025 | 9:00-11:00 am

Join us as we learn about the animals that call Bubolz their home. We will explore pelts and skulls of mammals and go for a hike throughout the different habitats searching for homes along the way. We will even make a small animal home and put our skills to the test.

Age Level: 8-12
Cost: $8/child
Seasons: Winter
Max: 25 (1 or 2 adults per group)

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