Solar Viewing Today!
2023-08-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Solar Viewing Today!
Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes which are designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star.
Tom, our very knowledgeable volunteer, will share his special telescopes and answer any questions that you may have.
See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares!
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. if the Sun is out and skies are clear!
**Meet in the Urban Pond parking lot near the entrance to the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC.)
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance

Live Snake Encounter!
2023-08-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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.

Observe the Night Sky!!
2023-08-05 21:00 - 22:30 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Open Astronomy Tonight!
If the skies are clear, drop in to observe the incredible night sky using special telescopes and binoculars.
Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them or take a peek through the special equipment brought by our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer, Tom! Be sure to ask questions about the stars, planets, and solar systems of our universe.
Sessions start approximately 30 minutes after sunset and usually last for 1 – 2 hours.
Meet at Parking Lot F near the observation tower.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance

Adopt a Highway - New Date Added!
2023-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Due to the extreme heat and air quality alerts resulting from the Canadian forest fires, DNR/BNA has canceled several Adopt a Highway events.
We are adding dates including Tuesday, August 8th, at 5:30 pm. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
Meet at the Visitors Center parking lot on time to get your gear and divide into groups. This is open to anyone who wants to make Richard Bong the best it can be.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee-High Naturalist: Incredible Insects
2023-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
What makes an insect and insect? Let’s look for grasshoppers and ladybugs and more together!

Registration preferred: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in advance.
We ask that you please call to cancel if you cannot come.

Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.
We always plan to be outside, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Pond Peeking!
2023-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Shelter #2, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for Pond Peeking!
Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe,
and release amphibians and aquatic macro-invertebrates.
Let’s learn to catch and identify frogs, dragonfly larvae, and other unique aquatic life!
All ages welcome!
Meet near Urban Pond and Shelter 2.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explorer Family Club: Colors in the World!
2023-08-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Nature Explorer Family Club: Colors in the World!
Bring your 5 to 10-year-old. Let’s discover how many colors you can find in nature and why these colors are important!
Meet behind the Visitor Center in Gathering Area 2 of the NEC.
Registration Preferred, please call (262) 878-5609 and leave the participating children(s) name, ages, and the program date.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Social Bonfire!
2023-08-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Social Bonfire: 8-9:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome! Bring musical instruments and funny stories to help enjoy a relaxing social bonfire.
If the crowd is interested, we may have a sing-along portion of the night, possibly starting with fun songs for kids, and moving into more relaxing music from past legends such as John Denver, the Eagles, and The Beatles. Meet at the fire pit near Shelter 1.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Monarch Tagging & Release!
2023-08-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Monarch Tagging & Release!!
Our monarchs are ready to fly!! Please join us in the Visitors Center at 11:00 as Emily, our Naturalist, tags and releases our mature monarchs raised in the Richard Bong SRA solarium.
Emily will give a presentation on monarch tagging at 11:00 and then demonstrate the process before releasing our monarchs to start their journey to Mexico.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Snake Encounter!!
2023-08-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States

Adopt a Highway
2023-08-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Come one, come all!
August 22nd at 5:30 pm. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
Meet at the Visitors Center parking lot on time to get your gear and divide into groups. This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Monarch Tagging & Release - Another Group is Ready to Fly!!
2023-08-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Monarch Tagging & Release!!
Another group of our monarchs is ready to fly!! Please join us in the Visitors Center at 11:00 as Emily, our Naturalist, tags and releases another group of our mature monarchs raised in the Richard Bong SRA solarium.
Emily will give a presentation on monarch tagging at 11:00 and then demonstrate the process before releasing our monarchs to start their journey to Mexico.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway
2023-08-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
August 29th at 5:30 pm. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
Meet at the Visitors Center parking lot on time to get your gear and divide into groups. This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Pond Peeking!
2023-09-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Shelter #2, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Pond Peeking: 3-4 p.m.
Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe, and release amphibians and aquatic macro-invertebrates.
Let’s learn to catch and identify frogs, dragonfly larvae, and other unique
aquatic life! All ages welcome! Meet near Urban Pond and Shelter 2.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Solar Viewing Today!!
2023-09-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States

Stump Fiddle Fun!!
2023-09-02 13:00 - 16:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Stump Fiddle Fun
Workshop: Shelter 1: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Concert: Amphitheater: 3 p.m.
What is a stump fiddle? It melds percussion and string instruments; it is in no way a fiddle. Most commonly, the homemade instrument consists of bells, door springs, and a pie tin. We will follow the workshop with a concert featuring the Stanfield Family singers. Please join us for an afternoon of fun, creativity, and music as we make our own Stump Fiddles and simple percussion instruments.
$25 Stump Fiddle kits for purchase. Free Percussion Instruments to make. The concert is free as well, so come on down to the Amphitheater!
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Observe the Night Sky - Open Astronomy Tonight!
2023-09-02 21:00 - 22:30 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States

Knee-High Naturalist: Foxes and Friends
2023-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Enjoy fox facts and learn the difference between wolves, coyotes and fox!

Registration required: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in advance.
We ask that you please call to cancel if you cannot come.

Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.
We always plan to be outside, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Adopt a Highway
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for our last Adopt a Highway of the season on Tuesday, September 19th. 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 do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service point….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves!!
2023-09-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves!!
Visit our park this month and create colorful leaf watercolor paintings inspired by the gorgeous fall colors at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!
Practice watercolor and printing methods to create frameable art or note cards!
All materials and supplies will be provided. There is no class fee for this event.
This event is recommended for adults and children ages 12 and older. Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium.
This class will be led by Paula Touhey, a local artist whose work has been featured in the Lemon Street Gallery. Please sign up for this class by calling (262) 878-5609. Limited spots are available.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Fall Migration eBird Hike!
2023-09-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Fall Migration eBird Hike!!
Spend an evening in the park learning about helpful birding apps like Merlin and eBird. Discover how to unleash your inner citizen scientist by tracking the birds you see while you hike and uploading your data for scientist to study.
Then, give it all a try by hiking with our Natural Resources Educator while practicing our bird identification and eBird application skills together!
All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at the Visitor Center and dress for weather.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Snake Encounter!
2023-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Live Snake Encounter!
At Richard Bong SRA for the Wolf Lake Trail Run (WLTR) or simply enjoying the park for the day?
Be sure to stop by the Visitors Center at 11:00 a.m. to 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.

Adopt A Highway - Additional Date Scheduled!
2023-10-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Our last September date was rained out!
Please join us for our newly scheduled last Adopt a Highway of the season on Tuesday, October 3rd. 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 do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service point….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee-High Naturalist: Falling Leaves!
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee-High Naturalist: Falling Leaves!
What makes leaves useful? Ask and answer questions about leaves as you enjoy the beautiful fall colors!

Registration is not required but helps to give us an idea of how many to expect. Please call (262) 332-1574 and leave us a message if you plan to attend.

Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.
We always plan to be outside, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.
