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 … Continue reading "The Planets at Dawn!!! – Event Cancelled Due to Expected Rain/Cloud Cover"

  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 … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Crawling & Hopping Insects!!!"

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 … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Animal Homes!!!"

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 … Continue reading "Creatures of the Night Hike!!!"

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, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

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 … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Hidden Pictures Hunt!!!"

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 - … Continue reading "Schlitz Audubon Presents: Beaks & Talons!!!"

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 … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Your Special Path!!!"

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 … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

  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 … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation!!! Star Gazing: 8:00 – 10:00 pm"