Events

Earth Day Event Wednesday, April 22nd 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location:  Visitor's Center   Join us for an afternoon of Earth Day crafts and a hike as we celebrate Earth Day's 56th anniversary! Founded on April 22, 1970 by Wisconsin's own Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. Senator and Governor of Wisconsin, Earth Day is now … Continue reading "Earth Day Event!!!"

Courtesy Tom Harper   Special Event:  Spring Astronomy Day!!! Saturday,  April 25th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Join us for a day of fun and learning - afternoon activities are located in and around the visitor center & evening activities at Park Lot F. Photo Courtesy Tom Harper   … Continue reading "Special Event: Spring Astronomy Day!!! Solar Observation and Activities – 1:00 – 3:00 pm & Star Gazing and Telescope Set-Up ssistance 7:00 – 10:30 pm"

  Special Event:  Spring Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Telescope Set-Up Assistance Saturday,  April 25th 7:00 - 10:30 pm (Parking Lot F) Starting at 7:00 pm, at Parking lot F, we will have some time to learn how to set up and use a telescope before the sky show starts. If you have a telescope … Continue reading "Special Event: Spring Astronomy Day: Star Gazing & Telescope Set-Up Assistance ( 7:00 – 10:30 pm)"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA - 2026 Kick-Off!!! Wednesday, April 29th 9:30 - 11:00 am Please join us for the first of our bi-weekly 2026 Adopt a Highway with the BNA community events on Wednesday, April 29th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am to get your safety … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA – 2026 Kick-Off!!! (Note: New Day & Time)"

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 … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   (Note: New Day & Time)"

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 … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – May Program:  A Time to Grow!!!"

  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 … Continue reading "Bubbles & Breezes!!!"

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   (Note:  New Day & Time) Wednesday, May 20th 9:30 - 11:00 am Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   (Note:  New Day & Time)"

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, … Continue reading "May Program: Are There Bats at Bong???"

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 … Continue reading "Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!!"