Make Your Own Seed Paper!!! Saturday, November 8th Drop in between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon to discover the process of paper making. Melody Orban, our volunteer Master Gardner, will show you how to make a variety of projects including paper embedded with seeds.   This amazing seed paper will sprout and can even be planted! … Continue reading "Make Your Own Seed Paper!!!"

Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter Thursday, November 13th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about how the wonderful wildlife gets ready for our cold winter months!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter"

Fall Seed Scatter!!! Saturday, November 15th Meet our Natural Resources Educator, Emily, at the Visitor's Center for a fun seed project!  This seasonal craft and hike is perfect for all ages! We will start by studying native seeds while creating seed balls to scatter. Then we will head out on a hike and spread seeds as … Continue reading "Fall Seed Scatter!!!"

Photo Courtesy Schlitz Audubon website   Schlitz Audubon Presents:   Eagles & Friends Sunday, November 23th Time:  1:00 - 2:00 pm Please join the Schlitz Audubon educators for a special interactive program on eagles. This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! BNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the … Continue reading "Schlitz Audubon Presents: Eagles & Friends"

Thursday, November 27th The Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and the staff of Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) extend our best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Courtesy Tom Harper   Due to Saturday's weather conditions, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding!  Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) Saturday, November 29th   Join us on Saturday, November 29th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) – Cancelled Due to Weather!"

Photo Courtesy Tom Harper   Due to Saturday's weather conditions, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding!  Astronomy Observation:  Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) Saturday, November 29th Join us on Saturday, November 29th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation:  Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) – Cancelled Due to Weather!"

BNA/RBSRA's Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! Saturday, December 6th 9:00 am - Swags & Wreaths   Class #1:  9:00 am - 11:00 am:  Swags & Wreaths Class #2:  11:30 am - 1:30 pm:  Porch Pots   Join us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes.  Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations, porch … Continue reading "BNA/RBSRA’s Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! 9:00 am – Swags/Wreaths & 11:30 am – Porch Pots"

  RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Saturday, December 6th:  Porch Pots Class #1:  9:00 am - 11:00 am:  Swags & Wreaths Class #2:  11:30 am - 1:30 am:   Porch Pots Join us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes.  Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations, porch pots and more! There is … Continue reading "BNA/RBSRA’s Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! 9:00 am – Swags/Wreaths & 11:30 am – Porch Pots"

First Day of 2026 Hike at RBSRA Thursday, January 1st Time:  1:00 - 3:00 pm Ring in the new year at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) with a celebratory annual First Day hike around the green trail. Join the RBSRA/DNR Educator for a group hike along the green trail (trail may change due to … Continue reading "First Day of 2026 Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)"