Sunset Campground Opens!!! Thursday, May 23rd As of Thursday, May 23rd, all RBSRA campgrounds will be open!! Firewood is sold year-round at the Molinaro Visitor Center/Headquarters parking lot through a firewood vending machine which is open 24/7. You can pay with any major credit card or debit card, but sorry, not by cash. For RBSRA … Continue reading "Sunset Campground Opens!!"
Peace Poles & Kindness Rocks!!! Meet behind the Visitor Center to paint peace poles and special kindness rocks! Put your creative cap on and leave your mark at the park! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 25th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians! Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures. If you are lucky and brave, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! Meet in the Visitor's … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"
Memorial Day Hike!!! Monday, May 27th Join us for an afternoon spring hike on Memorial Day! Meet at the Vista Trailhead and prepare to learn about the unique history of the area. Enjoy the peacefulness of this less-used nature trail as our Natural Resources Educator takes you on a guided hike. The Visa Trail enters … Continue reading "Memorial Day Hike!!!"
Homestead Days Join us for a day celebrating homesteading through the decades! Dress up like an original Brighton settler, play games, and create a nature journal! Meet at 10 a.m. for a historical hike down Rhodes Road to the Champion Tree Trail! Learn about the first settlers in the area. All programs require a Wisconsin … Continue reading "Homestead Days"
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, June 1st Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians! Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures. If you are lucky and brave, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! Meet in the Visitor's Center … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, June 4th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 4th! 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"
Plant-It or Pick-It! Saturday, June 8th Learn about native and invasive plant species that can be found at the park, then get outside to plant and pick! Try your hand at identifying and removing some invasives! All ages welcome. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Nature Explorer Family Club: Planting & Creating Signs!!! Tuesday, June 11th Plants beans, create plant signs and learn to care for plants in the RBSRA Nature Explore Classroom (NEC.) Bring this new knowledge and understanding home with you and assist in your family's garden. Nature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club: Planting and Creating Signs!!!"
Knee High Naturalist: Rocks!!! Thursday, June 13th Learn about the rocks around us and how they came to be here. Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages, or any special circumstances, then please leave a … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Rocks!!!"
