Make Your Own Mosaic Birdbath!!!
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Volunteer Shed at RBSRA, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Make Your Own Mosaic Birdbath!!!
Saturday, May 9th
9:00 am – Noon
Enjoy a creative morning at the park with the ancient art of mosaic making!
Create your own birdbath design using a terracotta base and pieces of broken porcelain/ceramic or commercially made glass tiles to create a beautifully unique design.

A BNA instructor will be on hand to guide you through the mosaic making process. Finish the session with a craft that can be used for a bird bath or simply to enjoy as a garden display!
This class is recommended for adults and accompanied children ages 12 and up.
Preregister by calling John at 608-217-0989 and reserve your spot today! Please leave a message with your name, telephone number and the number of participants if your call is not answered.

There is a limit of 12 students for this event.
Class fee: $15. The $15 fee – to cover all materials – will be collected at the door. Cash or credit card accepted.
Meet at the Volunteer Shed on “Rhodes Road.” (North on service road across from the 142 main park entrance.)

Note: There are no bathrooms at the Volunteer Shed.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time)
2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time)
Wednesday, May 13th
9:30 – 11:00 am
Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, May 13th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am 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 a recurring bi-weekly event and open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist - May Program: A Time to Grow!!!
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist – May Program: A Time to Grow!!!
Thursday, May 14th
10:00 – 11:30 am
Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists. Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and, in May, learn all about growth in the natural world around us! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the BNA at bongnaturalistassociation@gmail.com so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
BNA’s Knee High Naturalist is a recurring program 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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Bubbles & Breezes!!!
2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Shelter #3, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bubbles & Breezes!!!
Saturday, May 16th
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drop in to enjoy the spring weather by flying a kite and/or dancing with a bubble wand.
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 supplies are provided and free!
Meet at Shelter 3.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Buckthorn Removal Volunteer Day at RBSRA!!!
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Buckthorn Removal Volunteer Day at RBSRA!!!
Sunday, May 17th
1:00 – 3:00 pm

Come help the Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) clear Buckthorn from around the Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) Visitor Center on Sunday May 17th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Near the Bong Visitor Center we have some beautiful, mature hardwood trees. Unfortunately, underneath these trees, Buckthorn has moved in!
Will you help us make this park area more appealing? The park staff cannot do a prescribed burn here as it is too close to buildings so it has to be done manually.

Be sure to wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring safety glasses and work gloves (Buckthorn).
BNA will provide loppers.
A certified BNA volunteer will treat the stumps and fellow volunteers will haul away the piles brush.
Stay and help us for as long as you like.

Note: If you have school service hours to fulfill, we can sign off on your time spent volunteering.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Butterfly Monitor Training!!!
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Butterfly Monitor Training!!!
Sunday, May 17th
1:00 – 3:30 pm
This program will cover the types of common butterflies found in Southeast Wisconsin, the Pollard protocols for monitoring butterflies, the forms used, and where to submit the data that is collected.

There will be a general overview of host plants and trees. Plenty of resources for more information will be provided, including handouts, websites, and YouTube recommendations.
This program is recommended for adults and children 10 or older with an adult.

Meet at the Visitor Center.

Please register for this free session using the following link:
https://forms.gle/kh9VZr8VBDEBEfrH7

Or via this QR code

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

May Program: Are There Bats at Bong???
2026-05-23 20:30 - 21:30 | Sunrise Campground/Happ Playground, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, 53139, United States
May Program: Are There Bats at Bong???
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 8:26 – 9:26 PM
Location: Sunrise Campground play area
Join our BNA Volunteer and Wisconsin DNR Bat Ambassador, John Davies, for our first bat hike of the season and discover that there are, indeed, bats at Bong!
Shortly after sundown meet at the Sunrise Campground play area for a short introduction to bats (the mammal) in Wisconsin.
Then we will walk up to a bat house and listen for bats flying by, using special ultrasonic microphones.

Please note that we will be walking on the park camp ground roads after sundown. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by adults and everyone should wear bright clothing.
Note: This event is weather dependent: rain=no presentation.

The event is open to the general public but to enter the park you must purchase a state park entrance pass/sticker.

Astronomy Monthly Event: Night Sky at Bong!!!
2026-05-23 21:00 - 23:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo credit – First Quarter Moon: science.nasa.gov website

Astronomy Monthly Event: Night Sky at Bong!!!
Saturday, May 23rd
9:00 – 11:00 pm
Come out to Bong where the skies are dark and the night sky will fill you with awe and wonder. See planets, stars, clusters, maybe even a galaxy.
Learn about the night sky, from our BNA volunteer astronomer – what’s there and how it affects us.

Hear the stories of our ancestors that saw these tiny lights in the sky and told stories of how they came to be there.

Our astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and binoculars to show these wonders and answer questions. If you have a telescope bring it along. We can help with questions as time allows.
This event happens monthly on the Saturday nearest the first quarter Moon as the weather allows at the Richard Bong State Recreational Area (RBSRA) parking lot F. https://maps.app.goo.gl/QWhf22Tif8eRDojU7
A current state park sticker for each vehicle is required and carpooling is encouraged.
Notes:

To enable better viewing of the night sky we ask that all white lights be turned off and any other forms of light including cell phones be kept to a minimum and use dark mode when possible.
Please note that this event is outside and weather dependent. Dress for cooler temperatures with multiple layers of clothing for warmth as temperatures drop quickly at night. This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes snow, rain, significant cloud cover, or extreme temperatures.

Photo credit – 1st Quarter Moon: science.nasa.gov website

Astronomy Special Event - Just Added: Star Gazing Tonight!!!
2026-05-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo credit – First Quarter Moon: science.nasa.gov website

Astronomy Special Event – Just Added: Star Gazing Tonight!!!
Sunday, May 24th
9:00 – 11:00 pm
Due to popular demand & more favorable night sky viewing conditions a Star Gazing event has been added for tonight!!!

Hear the stories of our ancestors that saw these tiny lights in the sky and told stories of how they came to be there.

Our astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and binoculars to show these wonders and answer questions. If you have a telescope bring it along. We can help with questions as time allows.
Come out to Bong where the skies are dark and the night sky will fill you with awe and wonder. See planets, stars, clusters, maybe even a galaxy.
This event happens monthly on the Saturday nearest the first quarter Moon as the weather allows at the Richard Bong State Recreational Area (RBSRA) parking lot F. https://maps.app.goo.gl/QWhf22Tif8eRDojU7
A current state park sticker for each vehicle is required and carpooling is encouraged.
Notes:

To enable better viewing of the night sky we ask that all white lights be turned off and any other forms of light including cell phones be kept to a minimum and use dark mode when possible.
Please note that this event is outside and weather dependent. Dress for cooler temperatures with multiple layers of clothing for warmth as temperatures drop quickly at night. This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes snow, rain, significant cloud cover, or extreme temperatures.

Photo credit – 1st Quarter Moon: science.nasa.gov website

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time)
2026-05-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time)
Wednesday, May 27th
9:30 – 11:00 am
Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, May 20th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am 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 a recurring bi-weekly event and open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Spring Meditation Hike!!!
2026-05-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Spring Meditation Hike!!!
Friday, May 29th
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Take this opportunity to slow down, unwind, and enjoy the season.
Nature is proven to restore your mind and improve cognition. Utilize the power of nature to relax and unwind.
Meet in front of the Visitor Center.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! Cancelled - June 3rd
2026-06-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Please note that Adopt-A-Highway, for June 3rd, has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time)
Wednesday, June 3rd
9:30 – 11:00 am
Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, June 3rd! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am 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 a recurring bi-weekly event and open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

DNR Free Fun Weekend!!! Saturday: Birdhouse Painting & Animal Ambassador Encounter; Sunday: Fun Hike
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
DNR Free Fun Weekend!!!
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th
Enjoy your DNR Free Fun Weekend at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)! Explore and enjoy this wonderful park with state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes waived.

June 6th: Saturday’s Schedule:
10:00 am – Noon: Birdhouse Paining
Unleash your creativity and paint your very own birdhouse! Meet at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center!

There is a $15 material fee for each birdhouse painted. Cash or card will be accepted at the time of the program.
Birdhouses and paint will be provided.
All ages are welcome!

1:00 – 2:00 pm: Animal Ambassador Encounter
Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium and learn about the unique reptiles and amphibians that call our Visitor Center home!
Get a close look at what makes each animal special, and watch one or more of our animal ambassadors eat!

June 7th: Sunday’s Schedule:
2:00 – 4:00 pm: Free Fun Hike
Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot and plan to hike 2-3 miles. Water bottles and bug spray are recommended.
Just a reminder that you do not need a trail pass, fishing license or a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance sticker on June 6th & June 7th!

Solar Viewing at Bong
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | NEC Entrance Paking Lot, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo Courtesy Tom Harper

Solar Viewing at Bong
Saturday, June 6th
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon viewing the Sun and learning about it and our Solar system. From 1-3 PM we will be near the entrance to the NEC and Urban Pond for an interesting and fun afternoon.
This is also “DNR Free Fun Weekend” at all Wisconsin state parks. You don’t need a park admission sticker and can fish and use the trails for free. There will be lots of other activities going on that weekend, so come out and enjoy nature!
Please note that this event is outside and weather dependent. Dress for possible cold temperatures with multiple layers of clothing for warmth as temperatures can change quickly this time of year. This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes rain, significant cloud cover, or extreme temperatures.
Just a reminder that you do not need a trail pass, fishing license or a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance sticker on June 6th & June 7th!

Knee High Naturalist - June Program: Around the Pond - Frogs!!!
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist – June Program: Around the Pond – Frogs!!!
Thursday, June 11th
10:00 – 11:30 am
Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists. Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and, in June, learn all about the frogs in our ponds! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the BNA at bongnaturalistassociation@gmail.com so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
BNA’s Knee High Naturalist is a recurring program 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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet - Workshop at 5:30 & Performance at 7:00
2026-06-12 17:30 - 21:00 | Amphitheater, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet – Workshop
Workshop – 5:30 pm & Performance – 7:00 pm
Bring the whole family along for our annual Shakespeare in the Park with Summit Players!
Be sue to come early and enjoy a unique outdoor workshop prior to the Summit Player’s performance of Hamlet! Join us for a fun, play-specific educational workshop on Shakespearean history, language and characters.
These workshops are specifically built for children ages 8 and up, but younger children and “fun adults” can still have plenty of fun and learn things they never knew about Shakespeare!
The workshop starts at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
The performance and workshop are offered free of charge to all visitors.

The Story:

With his father’s recent death still looming in his mind, Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark grapples with the truth of his father’s death, his mother’s betrayal and his uncle’s role in all of it. Relationships are torn apart. Deceit will be revealed. At the heart of it all, Hamlet must decide between his duty and his doubt, and learn what it means to be alive amidst power and privilege.

Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. This fun and unique performance is presented with six actors in under 80 minutes!
​All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
For additional information on the Summit Players please check out their website at: http://www.summitplayerstheater.com

Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet!!! Performance - 7:00 pm
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Amphitheater, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Shakespeare in the Park – Hamlet
Performance – 7:00 pm
Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of Hamlet!
Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. This fun and unique performance is presented with six actors in under 80 minutes!
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 bring your own lawn chair.
The performance (at 7:00 p.m.) and workshop (at 5:30 p.m.) are offered free of charge to all visitors.

The Story:
With his father’s recent death still looming in his mind, Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark grapples with the truth of his father’s death, his mother’s betrayal and his uncle’s role in all of it. Relationships are torn apart. Deceit will be revealed. At the heart of it all, Hamlet must decide between his duty and his doubt, and learn what it means to be alive amidst power and privilege.
​All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

For additional information on the Summit Players please check out their website at: http://www.summitplayerstheater.com

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!
2026-06-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!
Wednesday, June 17th
9:30 – 11:00 am
Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, June 17th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am 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 a recurring bi-weekly event and open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explorer Family Club: Your Very Own Story & Animal Signs!!!
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Nature Explorer Family Club: Your Very Own Story & Animal Signs!!!
Thursday, June 18th
10:00 – 11:30 am
Join us on June 18th for our first Nature Explore Family Club of the season! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from June 18th through July 23rd. (Note: There will not be a Family Club on July 2nd.) Come for one or all sessions!
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC) behind the Visitor Center at Gathering Area #2.

June 18th: Your Very Own Story & Animal Signs:

Go for a walk in nature.
Look for a place that catches your attention.
Try to find animal signs during your nature hike. Tracks can be found in muddy places or along the beach.
Use your imagination and what you know about nature to create a story.

Try taking turns adding what happens next, or even, tell a story with a song. Here are some story and song starters you could try: deer, ants, squirrel, the tree.
What is Family Club?

Nature Explore Family Club at Bong is for 5-10 year old children and an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Each program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.
The activities will connect families with the outdoors and each other, while introducing them to a variety of natural spaces.
In each session, we will explore a different theme. Class topics will be selected from the National Nature Explore Classroom research-based, field-tested resources.
Bring your own snack.

Registration is appreciated, sign up for one or all sessions.
To register: please email us at bongnaturalistassociation@gmail.com
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

DNR Invasive Species (IS) Weekend: Saturday (6/20) - IS Pull Hike & Native Seed Scatter; Sunday (6/21) - IS Removal Workday
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
DNR Invasive Species (IS) Weekend:
Saturday (6/20) – Invasive Species Pull Hike & Native Seed Scatter; Sunday (6/21) – Invasive Species Removal Workday
This weekend is the DNR’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Weekend. Please come to Bong and enjoy activities while removing invasive species. Team up with the BNA/RBSRA volunteers as we support the DNR and make Richard Bong State Recreation Area even more beautiful.

Saturday (6/20) Events:

10:00 – 11:30 am Invasive Species Pull Hike (meet at the Visitor Center)
1:00 – 2:30 pm Native Seed Scatter Hike (meet behind the Visitor Center)

Sunday (6/21) Events:

9:00 am – Noon Invasive Species Removal Workday (meet at the Visitor Center)

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Astronomy Monthly Event: Night Sky at Bong!!!
2026-06-20 21:00 - 23:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Courtesy Tom Harper

Astronomy Monthly Event: Night Sky at Bong!!!
Saturday, June 20th
9:00 – 11:00 pm
Come out to Bong where the skies are dark and the night sky will fill you with awe and wonder. See planets, stars, clusters, maybe even a galaxy.
Photo Courtesy Tom Harper

Learn about the night sky, from our BNA volunteer astronomer – what’s there and how it affects us.
Hear the stories of our ancestors that saw these tiny lights in the sky and told stories of how they came to be there.

Our astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and binoculars to show these wonders and answer questions. If you have a telescope bring it along. We can help with questions as time allows.
This event happens monthly on the Saturday nearest the first quarter Moon – as the weather allows – at the Richard Bong State Recreational Area (RBSRA) parking lot F. https://maps.app.goo.gl/QWhf22Tif8eRDojU7
A current state park sticker for each vehicle is required and carpooling is encouraged.
Notes:

To enable better viewing of the night sky we ask that all white lights be turned off and any other forms of light including cell phones be kept to a minimum and use dark mode when possible.
Please note that this event is outside and weather dependent. Dress for cooler temperatures with multiple layers of clothing for warmth as temperatures drop quickly at night.
This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes rain, significant cloud cover, or extreme temperatures.

Nature Explorer Family Club: A Leaf Shape Adventure!!!
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Thursday, June 25th
10:00 – 11:30 am
Join us for Nature Explore Family Club! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from June 18th through July 23rd. (Note: There will not be a Family Club on July 2nd.) Come for one or all sessions!
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC) behind the Visitor Center at Gathering Area #2.

June 25th: A LEAF SHAPE ADVENTURE

Use your senses to learn more about leaves.
Take a walk and collect leaves that are interesting to you.
Compare the size, color, texture and parts of the trees around you.

What is Family Club?

Nature Explore Family Club at Bong is for 5-10 year old children and an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Each program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.
The activities will connect families with the outdoors and each other, while introducing them to a variety of natural spaces.
In each session, we will explore a different theme. Class topics will be selected from the National Nature Explore Classroom research-based, field-tested resources.
Bring your own snack.

Registration is appreciated, sign up for one or all sessions.
To register: please email us at bongnaturalistassociation@gmail.com
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

June Program: Are There Bats at Bong???
2026-06-27 20:30 - 22:00 | Sunrise Campground/Happ Playground, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, 53139, United States
June Program: Are There Bats at Bong???
Saturday, June 27th
Time: 8:45 – 9:45 PM
Location: Happ Playground in the Sunrise Campground

Join our BNA Volunteer and Wisconsin DNR Bat Ambassador, John Davies, as we discover that there are, indeed, bats at Bong!
Shortly after sundown meet at the Happ Playground = at the Sunrise Campground – for a short introduction to bats (the mammal) in Wisconsin.
Then we will walk up to a bat house and listen for bats flying by, using special ultrasonic microphones.

We will compare the type and frequency of bats that we “hear” tonight with those from the May hike. Will there be more species of bats and a higher number heard??

Please note that we will be walking on the park camp ground roads after sundown. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by adults and everyone should wear bright clothing.
Note: This event is weather dependent: rain=no presentation.

The event is open to the general public but to enter the park you must purchase a state park entrance pass/sticker.

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!
2026-07-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!
Wednesday, July 1st
9:30 – 11:00 am
Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, July 1st! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am 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 a recurring bi-weekly event and open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

BNA Presents: Wildlife in Need - An Introduction to the Wildlife in Need Center & Animal Encounter!!!
2026-07-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
BNA Presents: Wildlife in Need: An Introduction to the Wildlife in Need Center & Animal Encounter
Saturday, July 4th
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Visitor’s Center

Please join the Wildlife in Need Center* educators for a special interactive animal encounter as well as an introduction to Wildlife in Need Center’s unique services!
This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages!
BNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the 2026 Kenosha Community Foundation, Creativity by Kids, grant award as well as through BNA funding. BNA extends our deepest appreciation to the Kenosha Community Foundation for this generous grant award.
*The Wildlife in Need Center, located in Oconomowoc, provides wildlife rehabilitation to Wisconsin wildlife with the intent to release back to the native habitat in addition to conducting research designed to further the positive impact of rehabilitation, and providing quality community education programs and services. special interactive program on eagles.
Please click on the following link for additional information on the Wildlife in Need Center: https://www.helpingwildlife.org/
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist - July Program: Flutterby and Hungry Caterpillar
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist – July Program: Flutterby and Hungry Caterpillar
Thursday, July 9th
10:00 – 11:30 am
Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists. Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and, in July, learn all about caterpillars and butterflys! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the BNA at bongnaturalistassociation@gmail.com so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
BNA’s Knee High Naturalist is a recurring program 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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explore Family Club: What Can You See in a Cloud?
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Thursday, July 9th
10:00 – 11:30 am
Join us for Nature Explore Family Club! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from June 18th through July 23rd. (Note: There will not be a Family Club on July 2nd.) Come for one or all sessions!
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC) behind the Visitor Center at Gathering Area #2.

July 9th: WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN A CLOUD?

Learning to calm ourselves is important for all of us.

What is Family Club?

Nature Explore Family Club at Bong is for 5-10 year old children and an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Each program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.
The activities will connect families with the outdoors and each other, while introducing them to a variety of natural spaces.
In each session, we will explore a different theme. Class topics will be selected from the National Nature Explore Classroom research-based, field-tested resources.
Bring your own snack.

Registration is appreciated, sign up for one or all sessions.
Please call 262-878-5601 to register.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Sun Print Greeting Card Craft!!!
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Sun Print Greeting Card Craft!!!
Saturday, July 11th
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Learn the art of creating turmeric cyanotype sun prints!

Meet at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center.
Materials will be provided.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
