Field Trip Overview
Curiosity, Reciprocity, and Stewardship
By supporting students as they learn to ask questions and explore through hands on science activities, our curriculum is designed to deepen connections between students and their surroundings. Our science lessons are updated to correlate and complement standards such as SEEd, FOSS, and NGSS. In addition, curriculum intentionally teaches skills in self-management, group awareness, responsible decision making, and communication.
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School Programs Topics by gradeSee full list of offerings with standards alignment here |
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FEATURES725 Acres of mixed habitats 8.5 Miles of seasonal trails Low Ropes Teaching Station Picnic Tables 2 Teaching Ponds Trailside Benches Snowshoeing and Groomed Cross Country Ski Trails |
SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS
Self-guided groups are always welcome at the nature center, however, we ask that you schedule your visit as you would any program. Please call the nature center at least one month prior to your visit, otherwise we cannot guarantee space for your group unless discussed with our staff. Cost is $2.00 per person (normal trail fee). No equipment will be provided.
**If your group does not call the nature center prior to your self-scheduled visit, you may be asked to leave certain areas of the preserve in order for our education and events team to conduct scheduled programming.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If your group has to cancel a field trip for any reason, please do so more than 30 days prior to your scheduled field trip date. If your field trip is cancelled less than 30 days to your scheduled date, a cancellation fee will be due of one third the total field trip cost.
If there are severe weather conditions, we will make our best effort to modify the program if necessary or notify you of cancellation as soon as possible. If the field trip is cancelled due to weather, your deposit will be refunded.
We follow the Appleton Area School District weather and temperature guidelines for determination of outdoor activities.
If your group is a no-call / no-show the entire field trip cost will be due, and you will be unable to reschedule your field trip.
LUNCH FACILITIESLunch will be outside as long as temperatures are favorable and inclement weather is not present. Bubolz Preserve is a carry in, carry out facility. You will be responsible for clean-up and carrying out of any trash from an outdoor lunch. When lunch is held indoors, field trip groups will have an indoor classroom space to enjoy a lunch break along with garbage and recycling bins. |
GROUP CONFIRMATION
Once your google request form has been submitted, you will receive an email from our School Programs Coordinator in order to schedule your field trip. A Group Confirmation Form will ONLY be emailed to you once all details are finalized. IF the field trip is scheduled more than 2 months prior to your field trip date, our naturalists will reach out to confirm again approximately 30 days to your scheduled date.
Please review and verify that the program date, time, and number of registered students as well as any additional instructions/requests are correct.
We provide a “packing list” for field trips in order for all staff and students to be prepared, however please make sure to read the confirmation email and program description in full.
How to Prepare for Your Field Trip:Programs will be held rain or shine and will be outdoors! Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Please arrive on time for your program in order to complete all topics and activities. While it is not required, it is highly recommended that to bring a change of clothes, socks, and shoes. Chaperones and teachers are expected to maintain discipline while assisting in encouraging exploration and participation.
For tips on how to be prepared, or a checklist on how to prepare, click the links below!
Packing list Educator Checklist
Enjoy your visit!
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SCHEDULING
Scheduling is handled on a first-come, first-served basis subject to program availability. Register as early as possible to ensure your dates are available.
TO REGISTER
To register for a field trip program at Bubolz Nature Preserve, please click the register button below and fill our our request form.
IF you are looking to book a program in the SUMMER, please refer to our Daycare Page, listed under Education .
All Summer programs are run by our Public Programs Coordinator,
Rhiley Mulder – [email protected]
Meet Our Field Trip Guides
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Ms. HannahMs. Hannah has been working and volunteering in outdoor education since 2015, when she started as an intern at Bubolz! After graduating with both Environmental Science and Geoscience degrees from UW-Green Bay, she spent 3 years working as a Zoo Educator before making her way back to where things started. When Ms. Hannah isn’t leading summer camps or prepping for field trip days, she enjoys spending time with her pets, camping, hiking, and birdwatching! She can’t wait to meet you on your next field trip!
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Ms. RhileyMs. Rhiley has been at Bubolz since 2024. She started as an intern and fell in love with environmental education and sharing her knowledge with others! After finishing her degree in Environmental Studies from UW Oshkosh, she began working full-time at Bubolz as their Public Programs Coordinator/Naturalist at the start of 2025. Some of Ms. Rhiley’s favorite activities, besides being a naturalist at Bubolz, are camping, hiking, and exploring new places – she’s always up for an adventure!
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Mrs. EricaMrs. Erica went to school at St. Norbert College for a degree in Biology, quickly realizing that being out in nature was where she wanted to be. After internships at Woodland Dunes Nature Center and the International Crane Foundation, she learned that being outdoors was even more enjoyable when she was able to teach others about it as well. Mrs. Erica started at Bubolz in 2018 and has loved every season of being at the preserve. There never is a dull moment and being able to share the great outdoors with others has been the best! When she is not at Bubolz, she is spending time with her family, starting a new craft project, or reading a good book.
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