BNA | Bong Naturalist Association

Spring into Fitness Hike
2023-03-30 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
The after-work hikes continue! We will either walk Rhodes Road (paved road north of 142) or the Blue Trail, depending on trail conditions. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. This event is weather dependent, it will be canceled in the event of rain.
Pets on a leash are welcome!
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Spring Crescent Moon Wreath
2023-03-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Start spring with a new wreath for your door or wall. Make a rustic grapevine wreath or moss-covered wreath on a wire frame. Add spring silk flowers to welcome the spring season.

Please pre-register by calling 262-878-5609.
Meet at the BNA Volunteer Shed north of Hwy 142 on the service road–Rhodes Road.
Class Fee: $15

All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Snake Encounter
2023-03-25 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-03-18 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-03-11 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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.

Celebrate Spring Hike
2023-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
It’s the Vernal Equinox. Join us for an after-work hike to celebrate the first day of spring!
Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. We will either walk Rhodes Road (paved road north of 142) or the Blue Trail, depending on trail conditions. This event is weather dependent; it will be canceled in the event of rain. Pets on a leash are welcome.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Calligraphy Class
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn the basics of calligraphy in this fun and unique class! Meet in the Auditorium. Please pre-register by calling: 262-878-5609, but walk-ins will also be welcome!
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knit & Crochet
2023-03-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Get assistance in learning new stitches or techniques, solve a problem, and correct mistakes! Bring your yarn/string, needles/hooks, and patterns! Meet in the Auditorium. This clinic is best for ages 8+. Please bring an adult to help children.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee-High Naturalist: Take a Bird to Lunch!
2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Why do birds go south for the winter and when do they come back? What birds stay all year? Bring your 3 to 5-year-old and explore nature together!
Registration required: Please call (262) 878-5609
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.

Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.
We always plan to be outside, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Live Snake Encounter
2023-03-04 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-02-25 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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.
Note: All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Terrific Trees Drop-In
2022-08-27 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Beach, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansaville, WI, 53139, United States
Trees are terrific! Learn about the big, beautiful giants that create habitats for all sorts of forest life! Drop-in by the beach.

How to Stay Found
2022-08-26 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn to read a map and use a compass, then we’ll head outside to practice your new skills by playing fun compass games. Best for ages 8 and up. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Nature Explore Family Club: Your Special Path
2022-08-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Your Special Path: Take a walk in nature and hunt for interesting things. As you explore, let your senses go to work. Make mental notes of things most interesting to you. Later you will make a “map” of your special path. Bring your 5 to 10-year-old and meet in the Auditorium of the Visitor’s Center.

Observe the Night Sky
2022-08-20 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Meet in Parking Lot F to observe the night sky using telescopes or binoculars. This event is weather permitting. On overcast nights the event will be cancelled.

Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter
2022-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake, Mickey, is fed a mouse! You might even get the chance to hold or touch Mickey! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium.

Rock Art
2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
All ages, drop-in to the Visitor Center Auditorium to create your own works of art using rocks, paint, and hot glue!

Hammock Hangout
2022-08-19 03:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Vista Picnic Area, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop-in, put your feet up, and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the park’s beautiful Vista Trail. Borrow binoculars, peruse a book, or color a masterpiece! Bring your hammock, chair, or blanket. Meet at the Vista Lot.

Walk and Talk with the Super
2022-08-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot for a walk down the Story Walk and Blue Trail for some interesting facts about the park with our superintendent, Elias Wilson.

Read in the shade and Drink lemonade
2022-06-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in with your own book, art project or coloring book. Join us in the shade for relaxation and lemonade. For all ages, stay as little or long as you like. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Knit and Crochet Clinic
2022-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in with a question or problem for an expert or bring your own project and just hang out. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Observe the Night Sky
2022-06-11 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join local astronomers to ask questions and to view the night sky. Feel fre to bring your own optics. Program is weather dependent. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

How to use your telescope or binoculars for Astronomy
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Discover how you can set up and use your own telescope or binoculars to find objects in the night sky. You can then put it into practice later that night or the next day! Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Shakespeare in the Park
2022-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #3, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of Much Ado about Nothing. Bring your own lawn chair. www.summitplayerstheater.com Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Playing with Will
2022-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #3, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Get outside with “Will” at this interactive workshop for kids 8 and up to explore acting, characters and creative play. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Knee-high Naturalist
2022-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and involving nature program. This month, let’s go AROUND THE POND! Please call 262-878-5601 to pre-register. Dress for the weather and for wet feet. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Photo Frame Picassiette
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Break a decorative plate to make ceramic pieces then use grout product to make a beautiful mosaic design on a 5×7 photo frame. Please pre-register by calling 262-878-560. Fee is $10. No sticker needed today!

Tour de Bong
2022-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your bike and helmet for a leisurely ride through the park with a guide. Roads will be busy so ride is best for experienced riders. Round trip total is approximately 8 miles. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.
