Events

  Astronomy Day: Solar Viewing Saturday, October 12th Meet at the Parking Lot near Urban Pond/Shelter 2 for a chance to see the sun through a telescope!  Join Tom, our amazing volunteer astronomer, to view solar activity through a special solar telescope. **Tom and Emily, RBSRA Natural Resources Educator, will also be holding a Star … Continue reading "Astronomy Day: Solar Viewing"

  Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Quarter Moon Observation!!! Saturday, October 12th Join Tom, BNA's amazing volunteer astronomer, and Emily, RBSRA Natural Resources Educator at Lot F for a fantastic evening of celestial viewing and star gazing. We will be looking at the quarter moon, stars and planets, if visible.  Bring your binoculars or take … Continue reading "Astronomy Day: Star Gazing & Quarter Moon Observation!!!"

  Groundwater Talk & Demo Saturday, October 19th Learn about the importance of groundwater, and see a demo of how groundwater moves through the ecosystem. Emily, RBSRA's Natural Resources Educator, will demo the groundwater model, which shows a "slice" or cross-section representation of the Earth, allowing visitors to "see" how groundwater flows, it's impact on … Continue reading "Groundwater Talk & Demo"

  Watercolor Class:  Autumn Leaves!! Visit our park this month and create colorful leaf watercolor paintings inspired by the gorgeous fall colors at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Practice watercolor and printing methods to create frameable art! All materials and supplies will be provided. There is no class fee for this event. This event is … Continue reading "Watercolor Class:  Autumn Leaves!!"

  Eco-Halloween Hike Saturday, October 26th Join the park and the Bong Naturalist Association for our annual Eco-Halloween Hike! There will be fun for the whole family, with a lighted trail with creative trick-or-treat stops that teach you about nature! Enjoy s’mores, cider, and more! Wear a costume if you would like, but dress for … Continue reading "Eco-Halloween Hike"

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!"