Public Programs
Winter Adventures | 7-9 Year Olds Join us for a day full of snowy-filled fun! We will go explore the trails and search for animal signs, learn about snowflakes, and create crafts! Lunch is NOT provided. Please pack a lunch, water bottle, snack, and clothes for going outside!
Winter Adventure | 4-6 Year Olds Join us for a day full of snowy-filled fun! We will go explore the trails and search for animal signs, learn about snowflakes, and create crafts! Lunch is NOT provided. Please pack a lunch, water bottle, snack, and clothes for going outside!
Join us from 5-8pm to enjoy the Winter Solstice! The shortest day of the year, and the longest night, is traditionally seen as a sign of light and renewal before the days begin to slowly start extending their daylight hours. Enjoy a self-guided hike, lit by the lights of luminaries to help you navigate our trails. This event is listed as a hike, however is weather dependent. Snowshoes and skis will be available to rent for a fee if snow allows (a 6 inch of snow is required in order to rent equipment). S’mores and hot chocolate will also be…
Join us as we learn more about owls of Wisconsin. We will begin with a short presentation with a live owl demonstration and dissection of owl pellets. This will be followed by a night hike to look for owls and learn more about their adaptations! Pre-registration and payment required. There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.
Tiny Twigs invites our youngest explorers for our first program date! Ages: 18 Months – 5 Years. Please no children older than 5. Younger than 18 months can join at no charge. Tiny Twigs is a nature program led by our naturalists to help create a curiosity for the natural world at a young age. Each program is an hour long and will include different activities such as: · Nature Book · Hands-On Learning, such as feeling animal pelts, skulls, antlers · Indoor Play in Kenna’s Cabin · …
Come and explore the nature preserve in a whole new way. During this program, discover the sights, sounds, and beauty of nature at night as we go for a hike through our prairies and forests. Please no light up shoes, flashlights, headlamps, etc. We want our eyes to adjust to the dark! Scouts are welcome to sign up for the October 2nd date! Please reach out to Erica at [email protected]. There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.
Every walked on our trails an noticed some containers hidden around? Those are geocaches! Come join us for a family geocache program to learn all about this awesome sport & try your hand at finding 14 geocaches hidden on our trails! We will start with a short presentation about how exactly geocaching works before sending you off on your geocache adventure. Each family will get 2 GPS devices to help them navigate the trails and find their geocaches! This program is a go at your own pace, but it starts at 9 AM and all families must be back before/at 11…
July 11th |10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Join us on July 11th from 10am-12pm, for a morning of bird fun! Master Naturalist Larry Lobner will lead a presentation and discussion on local birds and the struggles they currently are facing. With an approximate 25% decline in population since the 1970’s, we will take a look at what birds greatest threats are, and how we can help! Following the presentation, we will take a short hike to see what birds are currently calling Bubolz home.
The preserve will have binoculars for use during program time, however supplies are limited. Please bring your own supplies, if you have them- thank you!
Pre-registration is required for this event.
Cost:
$5/person
Two Sessions Available: 1–3 PM: Elementary + Middle School, $30 3–5 PM: High School + Adult, $45 Art Workshop: Relief Printmaking Inspired by Wisconsin Nature Unleash your creativity in this hands-on art workshop led by Kyra Litwin, an art instructor from Iowa State University. Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious to try something new, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels—no experience required! What to Expect: A brief introduction to the fascinating history of relief printmaking. Step-by-step guidance to design and carve your own relief block featuring a Wisconsin animal, plant, or insect. Visual examples to spark your imagination…
February 6th, 2026 | 5:00-8:00 pm
Join us from 5-8pm to enjoy the Winter Solstice! The shortest day of the year, and the longest night, is traditionally seen as a sign of light and renewal before the days begin to slowly start extending their daylight hours.
A self-guided hike, lit by luminaires on both sides of the trail decorated by the community will kick off the Holiday season and start of the new year.
This event is listed as a hike, however is weather dependent. Snowshoes and skiis will be available to rent for a fee if snow allows (a 6 inch of snow is required in order to rent equipment).
S’mores and Hot Chocolate will also be available at the start of the trail for $1.00 each, where you can warm up next to a fire.
The trail used for this hike is approximately 1.5 miles in length, and takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to walk. Please allow enough time to complete the trail prior to 8pm. Luminaires will be blown out and picked up promptly after 8pm.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please call our building or email Rhiley Mulder at [email protected]
There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.