Camp Cooking & Sunset Hike!!! Saturday, March 23rd Meet to celebrate Sunrise Campground opening with some camp cooking and a sunset hike! First enjoy building a fire and preparing a delicious campfire dessert. Then join us for a gorgeous sunset hike! If you stick around the fire after dark, maybe you can convince Emily, RBSRA's … Continue reading "Camp Cooking & Sunset Hike!!!"
Drop-In Craft: Paper Making!!! Saturday, March 30th Drop-in event: Stop by the picnic tables, behind the Visitor Center, to learn how to make your own paper and create cute bookmarks and note paper! All programs require a 2024 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Knee High Naturalist: Signs of Spring!!! Thursday, April 11th Signs of Spring! Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! Learn about the signs of spring! Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages, or any special circumstances, then please leave a message at … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Signs of Spring!!!"
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, April 13th 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 Center … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"
Cancelled Due to Weather - Rescheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm! Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, April 16th Join us for our first 2024 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, April 16th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 4:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway Cancelled – Due to Weather. Rescheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm!"
Spring Watercolor Class!!! Wednesday, April 17th Experiment with various watercolor methods to paint spring flowers. Paintings and greeting cards will be created. All supplies are provided. Advanced registration is required as only 15 spots are available. Please call 262-878-5609 and leave a voice message. Expect a call within a week confirming your registration. All programs … Continue reading "Spring Watercolor Class!!!"
Friday, April 19th Just Added! Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Friday, April 19th Meet a half hour after sunset - at 8:00 pm - for a quarter moon observation! In addition to the quarter moon, we will be looking at stars and planets, if visible. Bring binoculars or take a peek through a telescope. … Continue reading "Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! *Date Just Added*"
Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Saturday, April 20th Meet a half hour after sunset - at 8:00 pm - for a quarter moon observation! In addition to the quarter moon, we will be looking at stars and planets, if visible. Bring binoculars or take a peek through a telescope. Be sure to ask … Continue reading "Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, April 23rd We were rained out last week but let's try again. Please join us for our first 2024 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, April 23rd! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!! New Date!"
Due to low registration, RBSRA has cancelled this event. Thank you for your understanding. Meet Smokey Bear & Enjoy Arbor Day and Champion Tree Art Activities Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) is buzzing with activities during the Happy Little Trees events and on Arbor Day! (See separate … Continue reading "Cancelled: Meet Smokey Bear & Enjoy Arbor Day and Champion Tree Art Activities"
