Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!

Tuesday, August 5th

Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, August 5th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm 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 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 Explore Family Club -Texture Adventure!!!
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Nature Explore Family Club -Texture Adventure!!!
August 7th
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join us on August 7th for Nature Explore Family Club! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th.

TEXTURE ADVENTURE: In today’s program, explore nature through your sense of touch. Enjoy touching a variety of trees, rocks, soils and flowers to experience the varying natural world around you.
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The 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.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

The Planets at Dawn!!! - Event Cancelled Due to Expected Rain/Cloud Cover
2025-08-11 04:00 - 06:00 (America/Chicago) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Planet Parade Photo Courtesy of Farmers’ Almanac website

Unfortunately due to the expected rain and cloud coverage this event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
The Planets at Dawn
Monday, August 11th
Most of the planets will be visible this morning with Jupiter & Venus very close to each other.
Stop by Lot F between 4:00 am and 6:00 am and visit with Tom, BNA’s volunteer astronomer, for a look through his telescope to see Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn. Bring your own telescope or binoculars as well for this great opportunity for planet and star gazing!
Note: The only missing planet is Mars which can be seen shortly after sunset.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist - Crawling & Hopping Insects!!!
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Thursday, August 14th
Knee High Naturalist: Crawling & Hopping Insects
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about crawling and hopping insects! 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 call 262-818-1712 and, if necessary, leave a message 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.
Knee-high Naturalist is 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 - Animal Homes!!!
2025-08-14 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Nature Explore Family Club – Animal Homes!!!
August 14th
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join us on August 14th for Nature Explore Family Club! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th.

ANIMAL HOMES: In today’s program learn about dens, nests, burrows…these are all homes that animals build to protect themselves from weather or predators.
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The 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.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Creatures of the Night Hike!!!
2025-08-16 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Creatures of the Night Hike!!!
Saturday, August 16th
Meet at the Visitor Center and be prepared to hike around 2 miles. Learn to listen for frogs, and watch for bats, moths, and other nighttime creatures.

Learn how biologists study bat echolocation and practice acoustic monitoring. Red flashlights, long pants, and bug spray are recommended, some red flashlights will be available to borrow.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!

Tuesday, August 19th

Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, August 19th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm 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 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 Explore Family Club - Hidden Pictures Hunt!!!
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Nature Explore Family Club – Hidden Pictures Hunt!!!
August 21st
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join us on August 21st for Nature Explore Family Club! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th.

HIDDEN PICTURES HUNT: If you really look closely at tree bark and other natural items and use your creativity, sometimes you’ll be able to find hidden pictures. Let’s go outside today and see what there is to find!
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The 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.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Schlitz Audubon Presents: Beaks & Talons!!!
2025-08-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo Courtesy Schlitz Audubon website

Schlitz Audubon Presents: Beaks & Talons!!!
Saturday, August 23rd
Please join the Schlitz Audubon educators for a special interactive program comparing falcons, hawks, and owls.
Photo: Sky Walker – Red Tail – Schlitz Audubon

Which bird is the fastest?
Which has silent flight?

Photo: Perseus – Barred Owl – Schlitz Audubon
This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages!
BNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the 2025 Kenosha Community Foundation, Creativity by Kids, grant award. BNA extends our deepest appreciation for this generous grant award.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explore Family Club - Your Special Path!!!
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Nature Explore Family Club – Your Special Path!!!
August 28th
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join us on August 28th for our last Nature Explore Family Club program of the season! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th.

YOUR SPECIAL PATH: In today’s program we will take a walk in nature and hunt for interesting things. As you explore, let your senses go to work. Really listen, look, smell and feel! Make mental notes of things most interesting to you. Later you will make a “map” of your special path.
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The 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.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-08-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
Saturday, August 30th
Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!
Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action!
Meet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium.
Just a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Astronomy Observation!!! Star Gazing: 8:00 - 10:00 pm
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Astronomy Observation!!!
Saturday, August 30th
Solar Observation 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Star Gazing 8:00 – 10:00 pm
We celebrated the sun earlier today – now let’s celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day! Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate or take a peak through one of Tom’s, our resident volunteer astronomer, telescopes.
Courtesy Tom Harper
This afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares. This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky!

Meet in Parking Lot F

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

Night Sky Observation!!!
2025-08-30 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Courtesy Tom Harper

Night Sky Observation!!!
Saturday, August 30th
Join us on Saturday, August 30th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!
Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.
Discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own telescope or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!
Photo Courtesy NASA
9– 11 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-09-06 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
Saturday, September 6th
Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!
Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action!
Meet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium.
Just a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!

Tuesday, September 9th

Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, September 9th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm 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 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: Crawling & Hopping Insects
2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Thursday, September 11th
Knee High Naturalist: Crawling & Hopping Insects
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about crawling and hopping insects! 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 call 262-818-1712 and, if necessary, leave a message 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.
Knee-high Naturalist is 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.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
Saturday, September 13th
Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!
Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action!
Meet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium.
Just a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!

Tuesday, September 23rd

Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for our last scheduled 2025 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, September 23rd! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm 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.
Note: if October weather is favorable then please check back to see if any additional Adopt a Highway dates have been added!
This is 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.

Astronomy Observation: Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (7 - 10 pm)
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #2, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Astronomy Observation:
Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (7 – 10 pm)
Saturday, September 27th
Join us on Saturday, September 27th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!
Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.

View sun spots and solar flares, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon and, in the evening, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!

1-3 p.m. Solar Observation
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2).
7 – 10 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Astronomy Observation!!! Star Gazing: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
2025-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Astronomy Observation!!!
Saturday, September 27th
Solar Observation 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Star Gazing 7:00 – 10:00 pm
We celebrated the sun earlier today – now let’s celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day! Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate or take a peak through one of Tom’s, our resident volunteer astronomer, telescopes.
Courtesy Tom Harper
This afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares. This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky!

Meet in Parking Lot F

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

NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! Solar Viewing: 1-3 pm; Observe the Moon Clinic and Viewing: 5:30 - 9:00 pm
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #2, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Courtesy NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night

NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!!

News Flash: RBSRA is a host site for NASA’s annual International Observe the Moon Celebration!
Please join RBSRA and the BNA for a day and night of lunar-related events and activities as we come together to celebrate our connection to the Moon!!

1-3 p.m. Solar Viewing—Parking Lot near Shelter 2
5:30 p.m. Telescope Set Up—Parking Lot F
6:30-9 p.m. Astronomy Viewing—Parking Lot F

RBSRA/BNA Activities:

Afternoon Program – Shelter 2; 1-3:00 PM
Join our Natural Resources Educator, Emily Cole, and Tom Harper, our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer, for an afternoon of solar viewing as well as to learn about the moon, stars, planets and solar systems of our universe.
Enjoy Moon-related activities and information including a scale model hike of the solar system!
Courtesy Tom Harper

Evening Program at Parking – Lot F; 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Join Tom Harper and Emily Cole as we view the night sky. Tom will talk about the Moon’s features that are visible with the unaided eye and as well as what to expect to see as the Waxing Gibbous Moon shines brightly in the night sky.
Courtesy NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night

5:30 PM Start – How to Use a Telescope for Observing the Night Sky Clinic – Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to set up and use it to observe the night sky.
6:30 PM Start – Watch the moon rise and observe it through binoculars or a telescope. And, as the night gets dark we will see stars, planets, and maybe a galaxy or two.

We will have some equipment set up, but feel free to bring your own binoculars and telescopes as well!

For additional NASA International Observe the Moon Night information:
Photo Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night

Click on the NASA International Observe the Moon Night website link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/

Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night

Make a Moon Observation Journal – Download the journal from the above website and Observe the Moon each night for 30 days. Write down the date, time and draw the Moon as you see it. https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/12/moon-observation-journal/?site=observe%20the%20moon

Photo Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night

Want to save/download a map of the Moon? Click on the following NASA link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/443/2025-moon-maps-for-international-observe-the-moon-night/?site=observe%20the%20moon

We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event!!
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

NASA’S International Observe the Moon Night!!! Moon Clinic & Observation: 5:30 - 9:00 pm
2025-10-04 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night

NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!!

News Flash: RBSRA is a host site for NASA’s annual International Observe the Moon Celebration!
Please join RBSRA and the BNA for a day and night of lunar-related events and activities as we come together to celebrate our connection to the Moon!!

1-3 p.m. Solar Viewing—Parking Lot near Shelter 2
5:30 p.m. Telescope Set Up—Parking Lot F
6:30-9 p.m. Astronomy Viewing—Parking Lot F

RBSRA/BNA Activities:

Photo Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night
Afternoon Program – Shelter 2; 1-3:00 PM
Join our Natural Resources Educator, Emily Cole, and Tom Harper, our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer, for an afternoon of solar viewing as well as to learn about the moon, stars, planets and solar systems of our universe.
Enjoy Moon-related activities and information including a scale model hike of the solar system!

Courtesy Tom Harper

Evening Program at Parking – Lot F; 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Join Tom Harper and Emily Cole as we view the night sky. Tom will talk about the Moon’s features that are visible with the unaided eye and as well as what to expect to see as the Waxing Gibbous Moon shines brightly in the night sky.

Courtesy NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night

5:30 PM Start – How to Use a Telescope for Observing the Night Sky Clinic – Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to set up and use it to observe the night sky.
6:30 PM Start – Watch the moon rise and observe it through binoculars or a telescope. And, as the night gets dark we will see stars, planets, and maybe a galaxy or two.

We will have some equipment set up, but feel free to bring your own binoculars and telescopes as well!

For additional NASA International Observe the Moon Night information:
Photo Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night

Click on the NASA International Observe the Moon Night website link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/

Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night

Make a Moon Observation Journal – Download the journal from the above website and Observe the Moon each night for 30 days. Write down the date, time and draw the Moon as you see it. https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/12/moon-observation-journal/?site=observe%20the%20moon

Photo Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night

Want to save/download a map of the Moon? Click on the following NASA link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/443/2025-moon-maps-for-international-observe-the-moon-night/?site=observe%20the%20moon

We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event!!
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Squirrel Safari
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo Courtesy Wisconsin DNR

Knee High Naturalist: Squirrel Safari
Thursday, October 9th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about squirrels! 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 call 262-818-1712 and, if necessary, leave a message 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.
Knee-high Naturalist is 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.

Halloween Hike!!!
2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Halloween Hike!
Saturday, October 18th
Celebrate Halloween at the park with a lighted hike! Costumes welcome!

Enjoy time around the bonfire, concessions including s’mores and warm drinks, and a scavenger hunt with prizes!
Meet at Shelter 1.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Bats of Wisconsin!!!
2025-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bats of Wisconsin!!!
Friday, October 24th
Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium for an encore presentation about Wisconsin Bats, from a WI Bat Ambassador and DNR Natural Resources Educator.
After the presentation, you are invited to join in a short acoustic bat monitoring hike!
If you plan to hike, please bring a flashlight or headlamp—red light preferred.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Astronomy Observation: Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (6 - 9 pm) - Cancelled Due to Weather
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Shelter #2, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo Courtesy Tom Harpe
Event Cancelled: Mother Nature Rained on our Parade!
Astronomy Observation:
Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (6- 9 pm)
Saturday, October 25th
Join us on Saturday, October 25th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!
Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.

View sun spots and solar flares, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon and, in the evening, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!

1-3 p.m. Solar Observation
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2).
7 – 10 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Astronomy Observation!!! Star Gazing 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Event Cancelled Due to Weather
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo Courtesy Tom Harper
Event Cancelled: Mother Nature Rained on our Parade!
Astronomy Observation!!!
Saturday, October 25th
Solar Observation 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Star Gazing 6:00 – 9:00 pm
We celebrated the sun earlier today – now let’s celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day!
Photo Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night
Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate or take a peak through one of Tom’s, our resident volunteer astronomer, telescopes.
This afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares. This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky!

Meet in Parking Lot F

Courtesy Tom Harper

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

Happy Halloween!
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | WI
Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) wish you all a very Happy Halloween!

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-11-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
Saturday, November 1st
Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!
Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action!
Meet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium.
Just a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Make Your Own Seed Paper!!!
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Make Your Own Seed Paper!!!
Saturday, November 8th
Drop in between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon to discover the process of paper making.
Melody Orban, our volunteer Master Gardner, will show you how to make a variety of projects including paper embedded with seeds. This amazing seed paper will sprout and can even be planted!
Melody will lead you through all the steps to make paper from pulp. Learn techniques for including botanicals and seeds in your paper. Your finished projects can be used as gifts or tags.
Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
