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!"

  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.