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.
Open Astronomy Tonight! If the skies are clear, drop in to observe the incredible night sky using special telescopes and binoculars. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them or take a peek through the special equipment brought by our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer, Tom! Be sure to ask questions about the … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky – Open Astronomy Tonight!"
Enjoy fox facts and learn the difference between wolves, coyotes and fox! Registration required: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in advance. We ask that you please call to cancel if you cannot come. Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Foxes and Friends"
Join us for our last Adopt a Highway of the season on Tuesday, September 19th. 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 footwear: and bring water! For everyone's safety, please do not … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"
Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves!! Visit our park this month and create colorful leaf watercolor paintings inspired by the gorgeous fall colors at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Practice watercolor and printing methods to create frameable art or note cards! All materials and supplies will be provided. There is no class fee for this event. … Continue reading "Watercolor Class: Autumn 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.
Fall Migration eBird Hike!! Spend an evening in the park learning about helpful birding apps like Merlin and eBird. Discover how to unleash your inner citizen scientist by tracking the birds you see while you hike and uploading your data for scientist to study. Then, give it all a try by hiking with our Natural … Continue reading "Fall Migration eBird Hike!"
Registration is Open! Register online (link below) or at RBSRA on Saturday morning! 23rd ANNUAL WOLF LAKE TRAIL RUN/HIKE DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2023 TIME: 9:00 a.m. (Sharp) PACKET PICK-UP and RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 7:45 – 8:30 A.M. FREE PARK ADMISSION Custom designed long-sleeve race shirt, raffles, music, refreshments. Course Descriptions: 5KRun/Hike: Course begins and ends … Continue reading "Wolf Lake Trail Run – Register Online or at the Park on Race Day!!!"
Live Snake Encounter! At Richard Bong SRA for the Wolf Lake Trail Run (WLTR) or simply enjoying the park for the day? Be sure to stop by the Visitors Center at 11:00 a.m. to learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!"
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!"
