Events

  Camp Skills Bonfire!!! Saturday, May 4th Join us at the fire pit near Shelter 1 for a fun evening of fire making, camp cooking and bonfire fun!  Enjoy music … Continue reading "Camp Skills Bonfire!!!"

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 7th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 7th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist: It's a Windy Day!!! Thursday, May 9th It's a Windy Day!  Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: It’s a Windy Day!!!"

Mother's Day Hike!!! Sunday, May 12th Bring a mother or a loved one who makes you feel at home and explore the beautiful prairies of Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  … Continue reading "Mother’s Day Hike!!"

  Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Friday, May 17th Meet a half hour after sunset  - at  8:30 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!!!"

Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!! Saturday, May 18th Make a bird bath using pieces of broken pottery and grout!  All supplies will be supplied.  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!!!"

Kids to the Park Day:  Kite Fly! Saturday, May 18th Meet at Shelter 3 to make your own kite or purchase a pre-made kite!  Enjoy the weather and see if you can get your kite to fly! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 21st Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 21st!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

Sunset Campground Opens!!! Thursday, May 23rd As of Thursday, May 23rd, all RBSRA campgrounds will be open!! Firewood is sold year-round at the Molinaro Visitor Center/Headquarters parking lot through a firewood vending machine which is open 24/7. You can pay with any major credit card or debit card, but sorry, not by cash. For RBSRA … Continue reading "Sunset Campground Opens!!"

Peace Poles & Kindness Rocks!!! Meet behind the Visitor Center to paint peace poles and special kindness rocks!  Put your creative cap on and leave your mark at the park! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.