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Winter Camp 2024

Join us for a day of winter break at Bubolz! We will have indoor and outdoor activities throughout the day. Some of these activities could include: snowshoeing, hiking searching for animal tracks and signs, winter survival, games, crafts, and more!

For Ages 5-9

Time:

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost:

Members: $40
Non-members: $50
What to Bring:

Snow Gear – snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, jackets
Additional change of clothes, socks, gloves, tennis shoes for indoors
Full water bottle
A hearty bag lunch
Snack

Registration opens November 5th at 12:00 am.

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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Dog Sledding: Meet & Greet

January 18th, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Meet Jim Feyen and his dogs from the Siberian Outpost. Jim will start out the program inside with a presentation about the history of dog sledding and what it takes to run a kennel and a dog sled team. If conditions permit, he may do a short run with the dogs. Finally, participants will be able to meet the dogs and ask any questions.

There will be NO RIDES.

Cost: $10 a person (4 and under free)

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration opens November 12th at 12 am.

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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“Crown Jewels” Film Screening

Join REI at Bubolz Nature Preserve for a free screening of “Crown Jewels!” The premiere of the new documentary “Crown Jewels,” directed by Alex Haraus, will take place at Bubolz Nature Preserve on September 19th at 5:30 PM. “Crown Jewels” brings viewers to threatened forests in West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Oregon, and explains how people can take action to protect them.

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Guided Ecology Hike

This is a free event open to all in partnership with the Performing Arts Center!

Prior to attending Into the Canyon: Exploring a National Treasure with Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko at the PAC, enjoy a special Ecology Walk at the Bubolz Nature Preserve calling attention to the human impact on the environment. While the differences between the habitats and biological communities of the Grand Canyon that Pete and Kevin explored are vast, the very real threat to all habitats and communities around the country due to human behavior is a crucial, common tie. Space is limited on each walk and registration is required. This event is free with community support from Community First Credit Union.

Please register using the link below.

Cost: FREE

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Guided Ecology Hike

This is a free event open to all in partnership with the Performing Arts Center!

Prior to attending Into the Canyon: Exploring a National Treasure with Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko at the PAC, enjoy a special Ecology Walk at the Bubolz Nature Preserve calling attention to the human impact on the environment. While the differences between the habitats and biological communities of the Grand Canyon that Pete and Kevin explored are vast, the very real threat to all habitats and communities around the country due to human behavior is a crucial, common tie. Space is limited on each walk and registration is required. This event is free with community support from Community First Credit Union.

Please register using the link below.

Cost: FREE

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Let’s Go Froggin!

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

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Let’s Go Froggin!

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

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Let’s Go Froggin!

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

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Firefly Exploration

June 7th, 2024 | 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

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Family Earth Day at Bubolz

Celebrate Earth Day at Bubolz! Each child will have the opportunity to create a pinecone bird feeder and upcycled flower pot inside the nature center. Then we will head to the pond to do some pond dipping and exploration.

Dress for the weather with shoes/boots that can get muddy.

Pre-registration required:
Members: $25 a Family

Non-members: $30 a Family

There are no refunds for cancellations. Substitutions are permitted. Refunds will only be offered if Bubolz cancels the event due to low registration.

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