Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night   NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! News Flash:  RBSRA is a host site for NASA's annual International Observe the Moon Celebration! Please join RBSRA and the BNA for a day and night of lunar-related events and activities as we come together to celebrate our connection … Continue reading "NASA’S International Observe the Moon Night!!! Moon Clinic & Observation: 5:30 – 9:00 pm"

Photo Courtesy Wisconsin DNR   Knee High Naturalist:  Squirrel Safari Thursday, October 9th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about squirrels!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied ages … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Squirrel Safari"

  Halloween Hike! Saturday, October 18th Celebrate Halloween at the park with a lighted hike!  Costumes welcome! Enjoy time around the bonfire, concessions including s’mores and warm drinks, and a scavenger hunt with prizes! Meet at Shelter 1. Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Bats of Wisconsin!!! Friday, October 24th Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium for an encore presentation about Wisconsin Bats, from a WI Bat Ambassador and DNR Natural Resources Educator. After the presentation, you are invited to join in a short acoustic bat monitoring hike! If you plan to hike, please bring a flashlight or headlamp—red … Continue reading "Bats of Wisconsin!!!"

Photo Courtesy Tom Harpe Event Cancelled:  Mother Nature Rained on our Parade! Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (6- 9 pm) Saturday, October 25th Join us on Saturday, October 25th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (6 – 9 pm) – Cancelled Due to Weather"

Photo Courtesy Tom Harper Event Cancelled:  Mother Nature Rained on our Parade! Astronomy Observation!!! Saturday, October 25th Solar Observation  1:00 - 3:00 pm Star Gazing  6:00 - 9:00 pm We celebrated the sun earlier today - now let's celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day! Photo Courtesy NASA International Observe … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation!!! Star Gazing  6:00 – 9:00 pm – Event Cancelled Due to Weather"

Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) wish you all a very Happy Halloween!

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, November 1st 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!!!"

Make Your Own Seed Paper!!! Saturday, November 8th Drop in between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon to discover the process of paper making. Melody Orban, our volunteer Master Gardner, will show you how to make a variety of projects including paper embedded with seeds.   This amazing seed paper will sprout and can even be planted! … Continue reading "Make Your Own Seed Paper!!!"

Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter Thursday, November 13th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about how the wonderful wildlife gets ready for our cold winter months!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter"