Shakespeare in the Park - Love's Labour's Lost Performance - 7:00 pm Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of Love's Labour's Lost! Bring the whole family and enjoy our annual Shakespeare in the Park with the Summit Players!  Amphitheater seating fills up quickly so be sure to … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park – Love’s Labour’s Lost Performance at 7:00"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, June 14th 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!!!"

Courtesy Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter   Butterfly Walk! Saturday, June 14th Take a walk through the park and learn to identify the beautiful flying creatures that surround us! Our BNA volunteer butterfly citizen scientist, Diane Price, will teach you about the special species found here at the park, host plants and trees, and butterfly food … Continue reading "Butterfly Walk!!!"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, June 17th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 17th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

Bats of Wisconsin!!! Friday, June 20th Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium for a presentation about Wisconsin Bats, from a WI Bat Ambassador and DNR Natural Resources Educator. After the presentation, you are invited to join in a short acoustic bat monitoring hike! If you plan to hike, please bring a flashlight or headlamp—red light … Continue reading "Bats of Wisconsin!!!"

  Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!! Saturday, June 21st 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 … Continue reading "Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!"

Dark Skies & Light Pollution! Saturday, June 21sr A program on enjoying dark skies and the effects light pollution has on living things. Courtesy International Dark Sky Association Information will be available on how to find and enjoy dark skies, what you can do about light pollution, safety at night, and what can be done … Continue reading "Dark Skies & Light Pollution!!!"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, July 8th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, July 8th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Welcome & Day 1 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Welcome & Day 1"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2"