Scouts
Please register as a group unless you are attending without your group. Payment must accompany all registrations. Space is limited and will not be held without payment. Badges are not provided.
There are no refunds for cancellations; substitutes are permitted. Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled by Bubolz due to low registration.
To register please call or email Erica at 920-731-6041 or [email protected].
Night Hike
October 11th, 2024 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Come and explore the nature preserve in a whole new way. During this program, 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, flashlights, headlamps, etc. We want our eyes to adjust to the dark.
Age Level: All
Cost: $8/child
Seasons: Fall
Max: 50 (1 or 2 adults per group)
GPS/Geocaching
November 23rd, 2024 | 9:00-11:00 am
Join us for a GPS and Geocaching adventure. Participants will learn the basics of geocaching – how it works, what is needed, and then go out on our designed trail in search of caches.
Age Level: 8-14
Cost: $8/child
Seasons: Fall and Spring
Max: 50 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Winter Survival
January 18th, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Put your survival skills to the test! Groups will learn the basics of how to survive and what is needed versus wanted. They will then work together to build shelters and warming fires in an attempt to survive a Wisconsin winter.
Age Level: 8-14
Cost: $8/child
Season: Winter
Max: 50 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Homes & Habitats
February 1st, 2025 | 9:00-11:00 am
Join us as we learn about the animals that call Bubolz their home. We will explore pelts and skulls of mammals and go for a hike throughout the different habitats searching for homes along the way. We will even make a small animal home and put our skills to the test.
Age Level: 8-12
Cost: $8/child
Seasons: Winter
Max: 25 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Snowshoeing
February 1st, 2025 | 12:30 – 2:30 pm
February 15th, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am
Participants will go on a snowshoe adventure. They will learn a little about how snowshoes 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.
Age Level: All
Cost: $8/Child & $10/Adults (if adults want to rent snowshoes)
Season: Winter
Max: 35 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Sap to Syrup
March 15th, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:00 am or 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Join us for a hike as we explore Maple Syrup Season in Wisconsin. Participants will learn the history of maple syrup and how it is done today. You will get a chance to see the process from start to finish including tapping a tree, cooking, and sampling the finished product over ice cream.
Age Level: All
Cost: $8/Child
Season: Spring
Max: 50 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Art in Nature
April 12th, 2025 | 12:30-2:30 pm
From a blue sky to a bird’s song to a white cedar forest, nature can give you lots of ideas for art! Join us as we explore the outdoors and use what we see, hear, and feel to create an art project.
Age Level: 5-12
Cost: $8/child
Seasons: Fall and Spring
Max: 25 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Insects
Date TBD
Join us for a morning insect hunt. Participants will explore the prairie and ponds in search of late season insects. They will learn about life cycles, parts of the insect, and some of the more common ones found at the Preserve. Wear shoes or boots that can wet or muddy.
Troop Level: 6-9
Cost: $8/child
Season: Fall and Spring
Max: 25 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Renewable Energy
Date TBD
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: Winter
Max: 25 (1 or 2 adults per group)
Our naturalist will work with your troop to develop a program for any nature badge or journey. Programs must be arranged in advance and a prepaid reservation made. Fee is $8/scout with a minimum of $100. For more information, contact Erica at [email protected] or 920-731-6041.