Summer Exploration
Join us for fun family activities in 2025!
There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.
Summer Solstice Kickoff Celebration
June 21st, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00 pm
Kickoff the Summer by Celebrating the Summer Solstice with your family! This event will include various fun & educational activities such as catching insects at the prairie and pond, educational booths, and presentations from local Wildlife groups and rescues. Additionally, we will have games set up for kiddos to win prizes while enjoying popcorn or ice cream with maple syrup, and the official start of the summer season!
Organizations you can expect to see at the Summer Solstice Celebration:
-J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue
-Wildlife of Wisconsin (W.O.W.)
-Ann with Fran the Great Horned Owl
-Winnebago Audubon Society
-Saving Our Songbirds
-Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance
-and more!
Cost:
$20/ family – Members
$25/family – Non-members
Please consider bringing cash to participate in J&R’s Birthday party giveaway games and/or to donate to any of the organizations attending.
Ticketing Information:
Tickets will be available for purchase by arrival time, with an assigned presentation time. W.O.W. and Anne and Fran the Owl will both have specific presentation times you can sign up for. These tickets are free in addition to the general admission ticket, but assist us in limiting the attendance per presentation.
All other booths and presenters will be available for the entirety of the event.
Firefly Exploration
June 13th, 2025 | 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Explore the preserve during the evening hours! We will learn about the fascinating little bugs that light up our summer nights. Then we’ll go on a night hike throughout the preserve searching for fireflies and other creatures that are active at night.
(There is no guarantee that we will see fireflies.)
One ticket per household.
Cost:
Members: $20 per family
Non-members: $25 per family
Let’s Go Froggin!
June 27th, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
July 11th, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
July 25th, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
August 8th, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
August 22nd, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Join us for an evening at the preserve. We will learn about the frogs and toads found here with an indoor presentation. Then we will go pond dipping in search of frogs, tadpoles, and water insects.
Each program date includes the same activities.
One ticket needed per household.
Cost:
Members: $20 per family
Non-members: $25 per family