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"

Fall Seed Scatter!!! Saturday, November 15th Meet our Natural Resources Educator, Emily, at the Visitor's Center for a fun seed project!  This seasonal craft and hike is perfect for all ages! We will start by studying native seeds while creating seed balls to scatter. Then we will head out on a hike and spread seeds as … Continue reading "Fall Seed Scatter!!!"

Photo Courtesy Schlitz Audubon website   Schlitz Audubon Presents:   Eagles & Friends Sunday, November 23th Time:  1:00 - 2:00 pm Please join the Schlitz Audubon educators for a special interactive program on eagles. This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! BNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the … Continue reading "Schlitz Audubon Presents: Eagles & Friends"

Thursday, November 27th The Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and the staff of Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) extend our best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.