Public Programs

Scouts Snowshoe: Rescheduled to a Later Date

January 13, 2024 | 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Rescheduled to a Later Date  Open to Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts. Scouts will go on a snowshoe adventure. They will learn a little about how they work, collect the proper gear, practice a bit, and then go out on the trails. This program is weather dependent as we need a specific amount of snow. Troop Level: All Cost: $8/Scout & $10/Adults (if adults want to rent snowshoes) Season: Winter Max: 35 scouts (1 or 2 adults per troop)

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Holiday Craft Open House

Stop on in anytime between 9 and 10 am and make holiday crafts at the preserve! Some crafts will be nature based and upcycled. Cost: Individual: $8 Members | $10 Nonmembers Family: $20

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Girl Scouts: Night Hike

Come and explore the nature preserve in a whole new way. 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, headlamps, flashlights, etc. We want our eyes to adjust to the dark. Troop Level: Any Cost: $8/Scout Season: Fall Max: 25 scouts (1 or 2 adults per troop)

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Romp in the Swamp

Join us for a cherished autumn tradition! Wander the trails while gathering goodies from all the trick-or-treat stations. Take an adventure on a hay wagon ride and venture into the prairie maze. Attend a movie in costume while enjoying popcorn as we transform our lower level into a theater. And of course, don’t miss the chance to win fantastic prizes while donning your Halloween best!

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Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe

Come out to the preserve and enjoy a snowshoe hike or cross country ski during the evening hours. Both trails will be lit up with luminaries. This event may be cancelled or changed to a hike if there is a lack of snow to rent out equipment.

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Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe

Come out to the preserve and enjoy a snowshoe hike or cross country ski during the evening hours. Both trails will be lit up with luminaries. This event may be cancelled or changed to a hike if there is a lack of snow to rent out equipment.

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Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe: Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Come out to the preserve and enjoy a snowshoe hike or cross country ski during the evening hours. Both trails will be lit up with luminaries. This event may be cancelled or changed to a hike if there is a lack of snow to rent out equipment.

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Winter Camp Ages 7-9

Join us for a day of winter break at Bubolz! Each date will have indoor and outdoor activities best suited for the age range. Some of these activities could include: snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking searching for animal tracks and signs, winter survival, games, crafts, and more!

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Winter Camp Ages 4-6

Join us for a day of winter break at Bubolz! Each date will have indoor and outdoor activities best suited for the age range. Some of these activities could include: snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking searching for animal tracks and signs, winter survival, games, crafts, and more!

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Art with Nature

Learn to make ink with Black Walnuts, Buckthorn Berries, and paint with natural pigments only found in nature! Option to take some ink home with you. This is a great program for all who are curious, kids and adults alike!

Each program date includes the same activities

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