Astronomy Day!!! Saturday, May 3rd Solar Observation and Telescope Clinic  2:00 - 4:00 pm Night Sky Observation  7:00 - 10:00 pm Celebrate the both the sun and night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day! Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate. View sun spots, solar … Continue reading "Astronomy Day!!! Solar Observation (2-4 pm) & Night Sky Observation (7-10 pm)"

    Astronomy Day!!! Saturday, May 3rd Solar Observation  2:00 - 4:00 pm Night Sky Observation  7:00 - 10:00 pm We celebrated the sun earlier today - now let's celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day!  Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate. This afternoon … Continue reading "Astronomy Day!!! Night Sky Observation (7-10 pm)"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, May 6th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 6th!  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, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA"

  Bubbles, Breezes & Pebbles!!! Saturday, May 10th Drop in to enjoy the spring weather by flying a kite, dancing with a bubble wand, and/or painting friendship rocks! Kites can be checked out for 30 minutes or purchased for $10. Limited quantities are available. Feel free to bring your own kites as well! All other … Continue reading "Bubbles, Breezes & Pebbles!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 10th Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! Meet in the Visitor's Center Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!! Saturday, May 17th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about how our busy bees are hard at work pollinating your flowers.   Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!! Now on Saturday!"

  Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, May 20th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 20th!  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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 24th Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! Meet in the Visitor's Center Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Sunrise with the Sandhills!!! Saturday, May 31st Meet at Parking Lot F and the Observation tower early in the morning to watch the sunrise and the Sandhill Cranes!  Enjoy light refreshments, the Sandhills and other birds! The observation tower, overlooking the nature refuge, is the perfect spot to watch the sedge of Sandhill Cranes as they … Continue reading "Sunrise with the Sandhills!!!       "

Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!! Saturday, May 31st Enjoy a creative morning at the park with the ancient art of mosaic making! Create a birdbath using a terracotta base and pieces of broken plates to create a beautifully unique design. This class is recommended for adults and accompanied children ages 12 and up. Limited space is available. … Continue reading "Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!"