BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
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, 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 … 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, 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 … 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 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 … Continue reading "Astronomy Monthly Event: Night Sky at Bong!!!"
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 … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time)"
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, … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – June Program: Around the Pond – Frogs!!!"
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, … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! "