Plan Your Trip

Bubolz Nature Preserve programs are designed to address Wisconsin Academic Standards and Common Core Standards in many subject areas and are updated to correlate and complement FOSS science curriculum and Next Generation Science Standards. Our programs are tailored to enhance your curriculum with experience rich content.

Want a specific program but don’t see it on our website? E-mail us and ask! We are always happy to accommodate and create new programs!

FEATURES

• 725 Acres of mixed habitat
• 8.5 Miles of seasonal trails
• Picnic Tables
• 2 Teaching Ponds
• Trailside Benches
• Snowshoeing and Groomed Cross Country Ski Trails

WHAT DO FIELD TRIP DAYS LOOK LIKE?

Half Day Field trips (one program topic):

• Our Half Day field trips run from 9:30am-11:30am or 12-2pm (We are always happy to adjust these times if available)
  • These times reflect our start time and wrap up time, not arrival and departure.
    • Please arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to your field trip time.
  • In those 2 hours of programming we will take a bathroom break before starting or halfway through the program.
  • Lunch is not included within the programming time
    • If you would like to do lunch at the preserve, please let our staff know this

Full Day Field Trips (two program topics):

• A full day field trip typically runs from 9:30am-2pm. Each session (program topic) is approximately 2 hours in length.
  • The full day field trip includes a 30-45 minute lunch break (determined by our staff and your staff attending)
    • 9:30am-11:30am – Students participate in one program topic
    • 11:30am-12pm -Students and staff enjoy lunch, inside or outside weather dependent.
    • 12pm-2pm – Students participate in second program topic
      • If there are two or more classes attending, classes will switch program topics after lunch.
    • These times reflect our start time and wrap up time, not arrival and departure.
      • Please arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to your field trip time.

FEES/PAYMENT

Half Day Program: $3.50 per student/$75.00 minimum ($100.00 minimum during sap season)
Full Day Program: $6.00 per student/$150.00 minimum ($200.00 minimum during sap season)
Ski Rental Fee: $3.00 per student and adult

Programs with food add-ons (Additional $0.50 charge): Water, Water; Survival; Sap to Syrup.

All programs involving food can be opted out of and charged the standard price. 

There is no charge for teachers or paraprofessionals. Payment must be received the day of the field trip. Cash or check preferred. A credit card processing fee will be charged (3.5%).

 

CHAPERONE POLICIES

We allow 5 chaperones free of cost per classroom attending a field trip. If there are more than 5 chaperones per class, there will be an additional attendance fee per additional adult.

The exception to this is GPS/Geocaching and any Survival program where 1 adult is required for each small group.

As a reminder, it is chaperones, teachers and paraprofessionals job to aid students on field trip days. This can range from assisting students with tasks, to redirecting and correcting students. Our naturalists are versed in class management strategies; however, their main task is guiding students through activities exploring the natural world around them. If there is anything you would like our staff to know in preparing for your class, please let us know!

 

CANCELLATION AND DEPOSIT POLICY

Due to the high demand of our school programs, we now require a deposit in order to hold and secure your field trip slot. This deposit is one third of the total cost of your field trip, and will go towards your total field trip cost. This is a non-refundable deposit if cancelled 30 days or more prior to your field trip. Your field trip will only be confirmed once we have received your field trip deposit. 

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.

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 FACILITIES

Lunch will be outside weather dependent. Bubolz Preserve is a carry in, carry out facility. You will be responsible for clean-up and carrying out of any trash.

When lunch is held indoors, field trip groups will have an indoor classroom space to enjoy a lunch break along with garbage disposal 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 your deposit has been received. The field trip deposit is what will reserve your field trip date and time. 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 and time, number of registered students and any special instructions are correct.

We provide a “packing list” for field trips in order for all staff and students to be prepared.

 

FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE DAY OF

• 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.
• Please have students wear name tags to assist our naturalists in interacting with your group.
• 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.
• Enjoy your visit!

 

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

2024-2025 School Year has VERY limited availability ONLY in April, more information on the 2025-2026 school year, coming soon!

 

To Register for a program with the Log School House at Bubolz Nature Preserve:

Contact Stephanie Malaney for availability

Email- [email protected]

 

SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS

Self-guided groups are always welcome at the nature center. We ask that you schedule your visit as you would any program. Cost is $2.00 per person (normal trail fee). No equipment will be provided.