Public Programs
Join a naturalist for a fun, family friendly cross-country ski lesson.
Join a naturalist for a fun, family friendly cross-country ski lesson. Learn the basics: putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, ski techniques, and stopping. Includes Ski Rental.
Each participant will have some time out on the cross country ski trails and the trails cannot be walked because they are groomed.
Two Dates:
January 10th: 9:00-11:00 AM
February 7th: 10:00-12:00 PM
Questions? Email Rhiley 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 or lack of snow.
Join a naturalist for a fun, family friendly cross-country ski lesson.
Join a naturalist for a fun, family friendly cross-country ski lesson. Learn the basics: putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, ski techniques, and stopping. Includes Ski Rental.
Each participant will have some time out on the cross country ski trails and the trails cannot be walked because they are groomed.
Two Dates:
January 10th: 9:00-11:00 AM
February 7th: 10:00-12:00 PM
Questions? Email Rhiley 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 or lack of snow.
February Craft & Cocktail with a brand new craft!
Join us for the return of our popular Craft and Cocktail event, Thursday February 12th from 6:00-8:00pm. For this event we will be needle felting!
Come and learn the endless possibilities of this craft! Whether you are an expert crafter or a beginner, this is a great activity for all!
Everyone will be able to create ONE felt embroidered project on one basic embroidery ring.
With your $40 ticket purchase, you will receive the following:
-2 drink tickets per guest
-An individual bag of all the supplies you will need for your chosen design (with pre-selected colors)
-Light dessert bites
Pre-registration and payment required.
Cost: $40 a person
There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.
April 28th, 2026 | 4:15-6:00 pm
Participants will explore renewable energy sources at the preserve. They will learn about the state-of-the-art Microgrid and its ability to produce, store and manage clean energy. The participants will explore various sources of energy through hands on experiments with solar and wind.
Age Level: 8-11
Cost: $8/child
Seasons: All
Max: 25 (1 or 2 adults per group)
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
Date:
December 23rd
OR
December 30th
Please only choose one of these dates. Attendance is only allowed for one of the dates. (Refunds will not be given if you sign up for both.)
Time:
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost:
Members: $50
Non-members: $60
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
There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.
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
Date:
December 23rd
OR
December 30th
Please only choose one of these dates. Attendance is only allowed for one of the dates. (Refunds will not be given if you sign up for both.)
Time:
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost:
Members: $50
Non-members: $60
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
There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.
Come out anytime between 5:00 – 7:00 pm to snowshoe our 1 mile illuminated snowshoe trail or cross country ski our 1.5 mile illuminated White Cedar Trail.
This event may be modified to a hike if there is a lack of snow.
There is no pre-registration for this event. Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe rental prices are listed below. They are on a first come serve basis. If you have your own equipment, there is a $5 trail fee.
CROSS COUNTRY SKI RENTAL
Non-members: $20
Members: $15
*Price includes equipment and trail fee
SNOWSHOE RENTAL
Non-members: $10
Members: $5
*Price includes equipment and trail fee
IF THIS EVENT IS CONVERTED TO A HIKE:
Members and Non-members: $5
ADD ONS:
Hot chocolate: $1
S’mores: $1
January 11th, 2026 | 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.
Holiday Craft Open House, Family – Friendly
December 6th, 2025 | 9:30 AM -12:00 PM
Join us for a morning of fun arts and crafts to get you and your family in the holiday spirit! Craft stations will be set up around the lower level of our nature center themed for the upcoming holidays. These crafts will be suited for all ages, but adult supervision is required for this event. Our staff will be available to replenish any supplies while assisting everyone with the crafts they complete at their own pace.
The event will run from 9:30am – 12pm, however, please arrive prior to 11:30am in order to leave enough room for all of the crafts!
October 15th, 2025 | 5:30-7:30pm
Bubolz is hosting a family-friendly fall trivia night! We will gather around a campfire in our Pines and test our knowledge about all things fall, Wisconsin wildlife, and Bubolz history! Get the family together, or create a team of friends.
First place will win a family-level membership and second place will receive a family pass to one future event.
There will be candy, s’mores, and an evening well spent out in nature!
Have questions?
Email Rhiley Mulder at [email protected]
Cost: $10/ Family or Team