BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Our last September date was rained out! Please join us for our newly scheduled last Adopt a Highway of the season on Tuesday, October 3rd. Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper … Continue reading "Adopt A Highway – Additional Date Scheduled!"
Knee-High Naturalist: Falling Leaves! What makes leaves useful? Ask and answer questions about leaves as you enjoy the beautiful fall colors! Registration is not required but helps to give us an idea of how many to expect. Please call (262) 332-1574 and leave us a message if you plan to attend. Programs are free, … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Falling Leaves!"
Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
iNaturalist and Seek Apps & Exploration! Learn to use the free iNaturalist and Seek applications to identify your observations of the natural world and upload them to the scientific community for further identification, confirmation and study. Then head outside, explore the park and give the apps a try! Meet in the Auditorium, but dress for … Continue reading "iNaturalist and Seek Apps & Exploration!"
Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Halloween Hike!! Join Richard Bong State Recreation Area and our Naturalist Association for an evening filled with a candlelight hike, s'mores, trick-or-treating and nature exploration! Wear a costume if you would like, but dress for the weather! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.