Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, August 24th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures. If you are lucky and brave, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! Meet in the Visitor's Center … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, August 27th Please join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday, August 27th!  Please arrive at the RBSRA 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!!!"

Champion Tree Trail Hike!!! Saturday, August 31  Join us for a guided hike to historic Rhodes Road and the beautiful Champion Tree trail! Learn about the the history of Richard Bong State Recreation Area as well as the Bald Cypress Champion Tree (native to Louisiana) and the other unique trees along the trail including the … Continue reading "Champion Tree Trail Hike!!!"

    Solar Observation!!! Saturday, August 31 Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes which are designed with solar filters to let you safely look at the Sun and learn about our special star! Tom, our very knowledgeable volunteer, will share his special telescopes and answer any questions that you may have. See … Continue reading "Solar Observation!!!"

Scavenger Hunt!!! Friday, September 6th Stop by the Visitor Center during our open hours (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) to pick up a scavenger hunt! Enjoy the nature walk and be on the lookout for some unique nature finds. Bring back the scavenger hunt for a prize! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance … Continue reading "Scavenger Hunt!!!"

Knee High Naturalist: Turkey Tales!!! Thursday, September 12th Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied ages, or any special circumstances, then please leave a message at 262-878-5609 so that we can prepare to accommodate your group. … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Turkey Tales!!!"

Courtesy of NASA     International Observe the Moon Celebration!!! Saturday: September 14th 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!! Courtesy of NASA   RBSRA/BNA Activities: Afternoon Program at the Visitor Center – 1-2:30 PM Join … Continue reading "International Observe the Moon Celebration!!!"

  Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, September 17th Please join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday, September 17th!  Please arrive at the RBSRA Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 4:30 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, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

    Fall Seed Scatter!!! Friday, September 20th Meet our Natural Resources Educator, Emily, at the Visitor's Center for a fun seed project! Use mud and seeds to make "Seed Bombs" then, head out to launch native seeds into the prairie! All ages welcome! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Fall Seed Scatter!!!"

Friendship Bracelet Fun!!! Saturday, September 21st Learn the basics to make a friendship bracelet from start to finish.  Leave with a finished bracelet and the "know how" to make more for your friends! There is a $5 class fee for materials and to support the Bong Naturalist Association. This class is recommended for children 12 … Continue reading "Friendship Bracelet Fun!!!"