Public Programs

CANCELLED DUE TO BLIZZARD, Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe

UPDATE: CANCELLED DUE TO BLIZZARD

Come on out to Bubolz for an evening hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski on our 1 mile snowshoe trail or 1.5 mile cross country ski trail. There is no pre-registration for this event. Rentals are on a first come first serve basis and will be determined on snow and trail conditions. Some dates may be modified to a hike.

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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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