BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Pond Peeking: 3-4 p.m. Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe, and release amphibians and aquatic macro-invertebrates. Let’s learn to catch and identify frogs, dragonfly larvae, and other unique aquatic life! All ages welcome! Meet near Urban Pond and Shelter 2. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Pond Peeking!"
Solar Viewing Today! Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes which are designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. Tom, our very knowledgeable volunteer, will share his special telescopes and answer any questions that you may have. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! … Continue reading "Solar Viewing Today!!"
Stump Fiddle Fun Workshop: Shelter 1: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Concert: Amphitheater: 3 p.m. What is a stump fiddle? It melds percussion and string instruments; it is in no way a fiddle. Most commonly, the homemade instrument consists of bells, door springs, and a pie tin. We will follow the workshop with a concert … Continue reading "Stump Fiddle Fun!!"
Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!"
Open Astronomy Tonight! If the skies are clear, drop in to observe the incredible night sky using special telescopes and binoculars. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky – Open Astronomy Tonight!"
Enjoy fox facts and learn the difference between wolves, coyotes and fox! Registration required: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in advance. We ask that you please call … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Foxes and Friends"
Join us for our last Adopt a Highway of the season on Tuesday, September 19th. Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"
Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves!! Visit our park this month and create colorful leaf watercolor paintings inspired by the gorgeous fall colors at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Practice watercolor … Continue reading "Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves!!"
Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!"
Fall Migration eBird Hike!! Spend an evening in the park learning about helpful birding apps like Merlin and eBird. Discover how to unleash your inner citizen scientist by tracking the … Continue reading "Fall Migration eBird Hike!"