Accessible Hike - Vista Trail!!! Enjoy the peacefulness of this accessible nature trail as you enter a beautiful hardwood forest and go past a small pond.  Led by our Natural Resources Educator, you will learn about the unique features of this less-used area at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.   Individuals of limited mobility are … Continue reading "Accessible Hike – Vista Trail!!! (Updated Information)"

RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Sunday, December 2nd:  Decorative Door Swags Session 1:  8:30 am - 10:00 am Session 2: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Join us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes.  Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations, gnomes, porch pots and more! There is a $20 class fee … Continue reading "Winter Greenery Class – Decorative Door Swags!"

RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Saturday, December 9th:  Porch Pots & Gnomes! Session 3:  8:30 am - 10:00 am:   Porch Pots Session 4: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm:  Gnomes Join us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes.  Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations, gnomes, porch pots and more! There is … Continue reading "Winter Greenery Class – Porch Pots & Gnomes!"

  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.

  First Day Hike - Welcome 2024!!!    Monday, January 1st!! Kick off the new year and join us for our annual First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  We will likely hike the Green or Blue Trail but TBD based on the afternoon's weather and trail conditions.   We will also have a … Continue reading "First Day Hike – Welcome 2024!!!"

Owl Prowl & Encounter!!! Learn all about owls and what makes them special birds of prey! Encounter two special owl ambassadors, who are cared for by master falconer, Ed Foster.  Get a close look at these majestic creatures and engage in a question-and-answer session with Ed about the owls. Enjoy a presentation by our Natural … Continue reading "Owl Prowl & Encounter!!!"

2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Registration Open Through July 8th!! BNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) Classes … Continue reading "2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Registration Open Through July 8th!!"

  Knee High Naturalist:  A Snowy Day!! Bring your 3 to 5-year-old to the park and learn about the special substance that falls from the sky in the winter! How and why does snow fall? How do animals use the snow to help them? Explore together with your children!  Please pre-register before Tuesday, January 9th, … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: A Snowy Day!!"

  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 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!!"

  Needle Felted Owl!! Bring a bag lunch (if you would like) and enjoy a fun craft at the park!  Winter is the season when owls are nesting, so in honor of this season, we will needle felt cute owls out of wool. Learn the needle felting technique using wool roving. This class is designed … Continue reading "Needle Felted Owl!!!"