BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Holiday Bow Making Saturday, November 9th Get ready for the holidays with this special bow making class! Learn to adorn your wreaths, packages, and more with holiday wired ribbons. A $5 class fee for materials will be collected All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Knee High Naturalist: Bats!!! Thursday, November 14th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about bats! Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages, or any special circumstances, then please leave a message at 262-818-1712 so that we can prepare … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Bats!!!"
Corn Husk People Saturday, November 16th Join us and have loads of fun making a special doll - boy or girl - using corn husks! Connect to the past and various cultures while crafting this unique item. Learn how to create the basic form, then decorate using corn husk techniques. This class is for adults … Continue reading "Corn Husk People"
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians Saturday, November 23rd 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 … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians"
RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Saturday, December 7th: Porch Pots Class #1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Porch Pots Class #2: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Swags & Wreaths … Continue reading "RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery – Class #1: Porch Pots!"
RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Saturday, December 7th: Swags & Wreaths Class #1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Porch Pots Class #2: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Swags & … Continue reading "RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery – Class #2: Swags & Wreaths"
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, December 14th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians! Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"
Zentangle Ornament Craft!!! Saturday, December 21st Draw Zentangle “doodles” with marker on a large clear ornament. Turn these into a lovely holiday present to hang from the stand or … Continue reading "Zentangle Ornament Craft!!!"
Winter Solstice Hike!!! Saturday, December 21st Meet at the Visitor Center and join the RBSRA Natural Resources Educator for a winter weather hike through the park in honor of … Continue reading "Winter Solstice Hike!!!"
RBSRA First Day Hike!!! Wednesday, January 1st Ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)! Join a large group … Continue reading "Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) First Day Hike!!!"