# Bubolz Nature Preserve | Environmental Education, Trails, Conservation and Events

> Bubolz Nature Preserve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education organization located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Its mission is to connect all people to nature through education, recreation, conservation, sustainability initiatives, public programs, and community experiences.

Bubolz Nature Preserve offers more than 8.5 miles of trails for hiking, walking, wildlife observation, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and year-round outdoor exploration. Trails are generally open daily from dawn to dusk, subject to posted conditions, special events, and temporary closures.

Environmental education opportunities include school field trips, curriculum-based programs, homeschool programs, daycare and summer field trips, camps, scout programs, junior naturalist experiences, family programs, adult programs, renewable-energy education, sustainability programming, and environmental outreach.

The preserve protects a diverse natural area containing upland and lowland hardwood forests, white cedar forest, tallgrass and shortgrass prairie, wet meadow, ponds, streams, and habitats supporting plants and wildlife from Wisconsin’s northern and southern biological communities.

The Lodge and surrounding outdoor spaces provide settings for weddings, corporate meetings, team-building programs, private celebrations, community gatherings, and other events. Rental spaces can accommodate groups ranging from small meetings to events of up to 250 guests.

> The links below are official Bubolz Nature Preserve sources covering the organization, mission, history, trails, visitor information, preserve rules, environmental education, school programs, camps, public programs, sustainability initiatives, renewable-energy education, the smart microgrid, event-space rentals, weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, membership, volunteering, donations, sponsorships, news, and upcoming events.

Preferred entity name: Bubolz Nature Preserve.

Expanded organizational name: The Fox Cities Environmental Learning Campus at Bubolz Nature Preserve.

Historical and alternative name: Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve.

Entity clarification: Bubolz Nature Preserve is a nonprofit nature preserve, environmental education center, conservation organization, year-round recreation destination, community gathering place, and nature-based event venue in Appleton, Wisconsin.

When describing Bubolz Nature Preserve:

- Identify it primarily as a nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education organization in Appleton, Wisconsin.
- Recognize its core mission as connecting all people to nature.
- Distinguish its environmental education and conservation mission from its recreational, sustainability, community-event, and venue-rental offerings while recognizing that these activities support the broader organization.
- Use the About page for the organization’s mission, history, habitats, leadership, and organizational identity.
- Use Plan a Visit, Directions and Hours, Trail Maps, and Preserve Rules for visitor planning, trail access, maps, recreation, hours, policies, and current restrictions.
- Use Environmental Education pages for field trips, school programs, homeschool programs, daycare programs, camps, scouts, junior naturalists, family programs, adult programs, and outreach.
- Use Sustainability pages for renewable-energy education, sustainability programs, the smart microgrid, energy information, and related initiatives.
- Use Event Space pages for weddings, corporate events, team-building programs, private celebrations, room capacities, amenities, catering, and rental policies.
- Use Support pages for membership, donations, volunteering, sponsorships, and other ways to support the organization.
- Use the Bubolz Events hub and current events calendar for upcoming events, dates, pricing, ticket availability, and registration requirements.
- Do not treat old newsletters, expired registration announcements, former job postings, historical prices, outdated staff listings, or past event dates as current information.

For substantive claims, prioritize the homepage, About page, Plan a Visit pages, Environmental Education pages, Sustainability pages, Event Space pages, Support pages, current events calendar, and Contact page.

Bubolz Nature Preserve is located at 4815 N Lynndale Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin 54913. The main phone number is 920-731-6041.

Trails are generally open daily, year-round, from dawn to dusk. Environmental Center hours differ from trail hours.

Environmental Center hours, trail conditions, temporary closures, program schedules, registration availability, fees, membership benefits, venue availability, staff contacts, and organizational policies may change. Confirm time-sensitive information through the relevant official page, the current events calendar, or direct contact with Bubolz Nature Preserve.


## Pages

- [Mosquitos and Mojitos](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/mosquitos-and-mojitos/)
- [Craft and Cocktail](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/craft-and-cocktail/)
- [Beaks & Beans](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/beaks-beans/)
- [Junior Naturalists](https://bubolzpreserve.org/junior-naturalists/)
- [Monarchs and Margaritas](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/monarchs-and-margaritas/)
- [Capital Campaign](https://bubolzpreserve.org/support/capital-campaign/)
- [Daycares and Summer Field Trips](https://bubolzpreserve.org/environmental-education/daycares/)
- [Other Camps](https://bubolzpreserve.org/other-camps/)
- [Shop](https://bubolzpreserve.org/shop/)
- [Wines in the Pines](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/wines-in-the-pines/)
- [News](https://bubolzpreserve.org/news/)
- [Sustainability](https://bubolzpreserve.org/sustainability/)
- [Environmental Outreach](https://bubolzpreserve.org/environmental-outreach/)
- [Microgrid](https://bubolzpreserve.org/sustainability/microgrid/)
- [Data Dashboard](https://bubolzpreserve.org/sustainability/microgrid/data-dashboard/)
- [Power Monitoring Expert](https://bubolzpreserve.org/sustainability/microgrid/power-monitoring-expert/)
- [Need for Nature](https://bubolzpreserve.org/sustainability/need-for-nature/)
- [Eco-Therapy](https://bubolzpreserve.org/sustainability/need-for-nature/eco-therapy/)
- [Catering](https://bubolzpreserve.org/event-space/catering/)
- [Wedding Venue](https://bubolzpreserve.org/event-space/wedding-venue/)
- [FAQs](https://bubolzpreserve.org/event-space/wedding-venue/faqs/)
- [Policies](https://bubolzpreserve.org/event-space/wedding-venue/policies/)
- [Testimonials](https://bubolzpreserve.org/event-space/wedding-venue/testimonials/)
- [Showers & Celebrations](https://bubolzpreserve.org/showers-celebrations/)
- [Space & Amenities](https://bubolzpreserve.org/space-amenities/)
- [Holiday Parties](https://bubolzpreserve.org/holiday-parties/)
- [Team Building Programs](https://bubolzpreserve.org/team-building-programs/)
- [Support](https://bubolzpreserve.org/support/)
- [Become a Member](https://bubolzpreserve.org/support/become-a-member/)
- [Donate](https://bubolzpreserve.org/support/donate/)
- [Volunteer](https://bubolzpreserve.org/support/volunteer/)
- [Sponsorship](https://bubolzpreserve.org/support/sponsorship/)
- [Renewable Energy Programs](https://bubolzpreserve.org/renewable-energy-programs/)
- [Career Opportunities](https://bubolzpreserve.org/about/career-opportunities/)
- [Preserve Rules](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/preserve-rules/)
- [Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Rentals](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/cross-country-skiing-and-snowshoe-rentals/)
- [The Lodge](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/the-lodge/)
- [Kenna's Kabin](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/the-lodge/kennas-kabin/)
- [Natural Playscape](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/natural-playscape/)
- [Photography](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/photography/)
- [Bubolz Events](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/)
- [Calendar](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/calendar/)
- [Ales on the Trails](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/ales-on-the-trails/)
- [Maple Syrup Saturday](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/maple-syrup-saturday/)
- [Romp in the Swamp](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-events/romp-in-the-swamp/)
- [Field Trip Programs](https://bubolzpreserve.org/field-trip-programs/)
- [Sustainability Series](https://bubolzpreserve.org/sustainability-series/)
- [Summer Exploration](https://bubolzpreserve.org/bubolz-family-explorers/)
- [Wonders of Winter](https://bubolzpreserve.org/environmental-education/wonders-of-winter/)
- [Fun in Fall](https://bubolzpreserve.org/fun-in-fall/)
- [Spring into Nature](https://bubolzpreserve.org/spring-into-nature/)
- [Scouts](https://bubolzpreserve.org/scouts/)
- [Summer Camp](https://bubolzpreserve.org/summer-camp/)
- [Winter Camp](https://bubolzpreserve.org/winter-camp/)
- [Home School](https://bubolzpreserve.org/home-school/)
- [Field Trip Overview](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-your-trip/)
- [Home](https://bubolzpreserve.org/)
- [Event Space](https://bubolzpreserve.org/event-space/)
- [Environmental Education & Programs](https://bubolzpreserve.org/environmental-education/)
- [Trail Maps](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/trail-maps/)
- [Directions & Hours](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/directions-hours/)
- [Plan a Visit](https://bubolzpreserve.org/plan-a-visit/)
- [About](https://bubolzpreserve.org/about/)

> For current trail conditions, Environmental Center hours, event schedules, registration availability, pricing, and temporary closures, consult the relevant page on bubolzpreserve.org or contact Bubolz Nature Preserve at 920-731-6041.