Events

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 … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!"

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 … Continue reading "Adopt A Highway – Additional Date Scheduled!"

  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 … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Falling Leaves!"

  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.

iNaturalist and Seek Apps & Exploration! Learn to use the free iNaturalist and Seek applications to identify your observations of the natural world and upload them to the scientific community for further identification, confirmation and study. Then head outside, explore the park and give the apps a try! Meet in the Auditorium, but dress for … Continue reading "iNaturalist and Seek Apps & Exploration!"

  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.

Halloween Hike!! Join Richard Bong State Recreation Area and our Naturalist Association for an evening filled with a candlelight hike, s'mores, trick-or-treating and nature exploration! Wear a costume if you would like, but dress for the weather! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

  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.

Learn about animals that migrate or hibernate and those that are active in the winter! 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 … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Ready for Winter"

Corn Husk Dolls! Join us and have loads of fun making a special doll using corn husks!  Connect to the past and various cultures while crafting this unique item. This class is for adults and children ages 12 and older.  Children should be accompanied by an adult. There is no class fee! Please register for … Continue reading "Corn Husk Dolls!"