Homestead Day with Local Historian, Tim Mutterer, Portraying John Rhodes We are excited to present local historian, Tim Mutterer, as he portrays John Rhodes, a member of the first European family to settle on this property and the reason that Richard Bong SRA is home to Wisconsin's Bald Cypress Champion Tree! Schedule of Events: 1-2 … Continue reading "Homestead Day with Historian, Tim Mutterer, as John Rhodes"

Family Club:  Animal Signs! Bring your 5 to 10-year-old. Take a hike through nature and look for signs of life! What animals walked here before you did? What were they doing? Discover secrets of the animal world on this exciting adventure! Meet behind the Visitor Center in Gathering Area 2 of the NEC. Registration Required: … Continue reading "Family Club: Animal Signs!"

Drop by Shelter 1 and look around to find unique items in nature to place in a special nature necklace.  Alternatively, use some of our collected options! Enjoy your discoveries and take home your unique creation! There will be a freewill donation option to cover class costs for this program. Just a reminder that all … Continue reading "Nature Necklaces Craft"

  Solar Viewing Today! Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. if the Sun is out and skies are clear! **Meet in the Urban Pond parking … Continue reading "Solar Viewing"

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 touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Observe the Night Sky! 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 to use them or take a peek through the special equipment brought by our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer, Tom!  Be sure to … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky!"

  Knee-High Naturalist:  Long Skinny Snakes Bring your 3 to 5-year old and encounter amazing snakes!  We will learn about snakes and how they eat, watch the garter snake eat some worms, and get the chance to touch some special education snakes! Register by calling (262) 878-5609. We ask that you please call to cancel … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Long Skinny Snakes"

Fantastic Froggers! Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe and release amphibians and other water creatures! All ages welcome! Meet near the beach at Shelter 3. Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.

"Craft-pitizer!" Open to all! Bring a craft project you are working on or bring one you need help with! Bring an appetizer to pass and enjoy lunch while being creative! Please bring a dish to pass as well as your own plate, dinnerware, and beverage. Also please make sure you are prepared to pack out … Continue reading "“Craft-pitizer”"

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 touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.