Fall Seed Scatter!!!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 we go!
Be prepared to get a bit dirty!!
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Schlitz Audubon Presents: Eagles & Friends
2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 2025 Kenosha Community Foundation, Creativity by Kids, grant award as well as through BNA funding. BNA extends our deepest appreciation to the Kenosha Community Foundation for this generous grant award.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Happy Thanksgiving from the BNA!!!
2025-11-27 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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.

Astronomy Observation: Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) - Cancelled Due to Weather!
2025-11-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Shelter #2, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Courtesy Tom Harper

Due to Saturday’s weather conditions, this is event has been cancelled. Thanks so much for your understanding!
Astronomy Observation:
Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm)
Saturday, November 29th

Join us on Saturday, November 29th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!

Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.
View sun spots and solar flares, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon.
Photo Courtesy NASA

In the evening, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!
1-3 p.m. Solar Observation
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2).
5 – 8 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Astronomy Observation: Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) - Cancelled Due to Weather!
2025-11-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo Courtesy Tom Harper

Due to Saturday’s weather conditions, this is event has been cancelled. Thanks so much for your understanding!
Astronomy Observation:
Star Gazing (5- 8 pm)
Saturday, November 29th
Join us on Saturday, November 29th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!
Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.
Photo Courtesy NASA

This afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon.
This evening, join us in the discovery of the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!
5 – 8 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

BNA/RBSRA's Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! 9:00 am - Swags/Wreaths & 11:30 am - Porch Pots
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
BNA/RBSRA’s Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!!
Saturday, December 6th
9:00 am – Swags & Wreaths

Class #1: 9:00 am – 11:00 am: Swags & Wreaths
Class #2: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Porch Pots

Join us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes. Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations, porch pots and more!
There is a $35 fee for the Porch Pot greenery class and a fee of $25 for the Swags & Wreath class.
Please email Emily, our Natural Resources Educator, at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov to pre-register for the class(es) that you would like to attend.
*The Winter Greenery program is located at the Volunteer Shed. Turn North on the service road, across from the Entrance, and follow that to the Volunteer Shed located on Rhodes Road.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

BNA/RBSRA's Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! 9:00 am - Swags/Wreaths & 11:30 am - Porch Pots
2025-12-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes!
Saturday, December 6th: Porch Pots

Class #1: 9:00 am – 11:00 am: Swags & Wreaths
Class #2: 11:30 am – 1:30 am: Porch Pots

Join us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes. Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations, porch pots and more!

There is a $35 fee for the Porch Pot greenery class and a fee of $25 for the Swags & Wreath class.
Please email Emily, our Natural Resources Educator, at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov to pre-register for the class(es) that you would like to attend.

*The Winter Greenery program is located at the Volunteer Shed. Turn North on the service road, across from the Entrance, and follow that to the Volunteer Shed located on Rhodes Road.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

First Day of 2026 Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)
2026-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
First Day of 2026 Hike at RBSRA
Thursday, January 1st
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Ring in the new year at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) with a celebratory annual First Day hike around the green trail.
Join the RBSRA/DNR Educator for a group hike along the green trail (trail may change due to conditions.)
Stop by the fire for a visit, popcorn and baked goods. Hot apple cider and hot chocolate as well as smores will be available for a small charge. Concessions are provided by the Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and all proceeds go towards supporting RBSRA programs, events and park improvements.

All programs require a 2026* Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

*Purchasing Park Stickers: Entrance Station December Saturday & Sunday hours are 7:30 am – 3:30 pm though 12/28/25; ES weekday hours vary during this season.
Park stickers may also be purchased at the Visitor Center, which is open on Saturdays & Sundays from 10 am – 3:30 pm.
In addition, you may purchase your park sticker online at https://yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/wi or at one of the two RBSRA kiosks. Note: Display the receipt on your dashboard if you purchase your sticker online or from a kiosk until you are able to stop by the Entrance Station/Visitor Center to pick up your sticker.

Knee High Naturalist: Wonders of Winter!!!
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Wonders of Winter!!!
Thursday, January 15th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about the wonders of winter! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike
2026-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike
Saturday, February 7th
Mark your calendars for BNA’s annual Return to Romance event! There will be sweets to eat, warm beverages to comfort your tummy, a gentle nature stroll in the park, a glowing campfire outside, soft music inside performed by local amateur musicians, and lots of friends of Bong to be with. (Click on flyer to enlarge.)
Space is limited so please register early.

You can register by clicking on the following link – https://forms.gle/qAgbA8z7WiGRhu2c6
or via the following QR code:

Return to Romance is not only a fun thing to do, but the funds raised go back into the Park making it a better place for everyone.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Owl Babies!!!
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Owl Babies – Great Horned Owl

Knee High Naturalist: Owl Babies!!!
Thursday, February 12th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about owl babies! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Photo: Perseus – Barred Owl – Schlitz Audubon
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Fox and Friends!!!
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Fox and Friends!!!
Thursday, March 12th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about foxes and their friends! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Cranes and Egrets!!!
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Cranes and Egrets!!!
Thursday, April 9th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about cranes and egrets! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: A Time to Grow!!!
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: A Time to Grow!!!
Thursday, May 14th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about growth in the natural world around us! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Around the Pond - Frogs!!!
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Around the Pond – Frogs!!!
Thursday, June 11th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about the frogs in our ponds! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Butterfly and Hungry Caterpillar
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Butterfly and Hungry Caterpillar
Thursday, July 9th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all caterpillars and butterflies! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: It's a Fishy Day!!!
2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: It’s a Fishy Day!!!
Thursday, August 13th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about fish! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Seed Safari!!!!
2026-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Seed Safari!!!!
Thursday, September 10th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about finding seeds! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Bats and Spiders!!!
2026-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Bats and Spiders!!!
Thursday, October 8th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about bats and spiders! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Turkey Tales!!!
2026-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Turkey Tales!!!
Thursday, November 12th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about turkeys! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please email the RBSRA/DNR Educator Emily Cole at emily.cole@wisconsin.gov so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
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 dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
