Events

Make a Mosaic Birdbath! Saturday, June 15th Make a bird bath using pieces of broken pottery and grout!  All supplies will be provided.  Be creative and make your own design or check in the with coordinators for ideas. **Meet in BNA Volunteer Shed down Rhodes Road (service road north of the park.) Class Fee: $10 … Continue reading "Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!"

  Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Saturday, June 15th Meet a half hour after sunset  - at  9:00 pm - for a quarter moon observation!  In addition to the quarter moon, we will be looking at stars and planets, if visible.  Bring binoculars or take a peek through a telescope.  Be sure to ask … Continue reading "Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!!"

Father's Day Hike!!! Saturday, June 16th Bring your father, or someone who makes you feel at home, and come on out to the park for a special Father’s Day Hike! Meet at the Visitor Center and be prepared to drive to a second location. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Father’s Day Hike!!!"

Solstice Pollinator Hike!!! Thursday, June 20th Learn to love the BEES, and other special pollinators! Help us celebrate the summer solstice by working on your pollinator identification.   Meet at the Visitor Center. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

  Plant for the Pollinators!!! Learn which plants are best for pollinators and try your hand at making your own pollinator friendly creation! Meet behind the Visitor Center. There is a $5 fee for this class. Please pre-register for this class - as space is limited - by calling the RBSRA Entrance Station at (262) … Continue reading "Plant for the Pollinators!!!"

    Nature Explorer Family Club:  Backbone not Required!!! Tuesday, June 25 What do insects, spiders, snails and centipedes have in common?   They've got no spine!! Nature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences.  Siblings are welcome to attend. … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club:  Backbone not Required!!!"

    Macro-invertebrate Pond Study!!! Saturday, June 29th Meet by Shelter 2 to study the unique creatures that we can see with our eyes but often forget about! We’ll have microscopes and magnifying glasses available so that we can get a closer look at these special creatures. Let’s see what we can scoop! All programs … Continue reading "Macro-invertebrate Pond Study!!!"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, June 29th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

  Social Bonfire!!! Saturday, July 6th Join us at the firepit near Shelter 1 as we celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend.  Learn campfire skills and enjoy a relaxing bonfire … Continue reading "Social Bonfire!!!"

  2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Starts Today! BNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) Classes will be … Continue reading "2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Starts Today!"