Dark Skies & Light Pollution! Saturday, June 21sr A program on enjoying dark skies and the effects light pollution has on living things. Courtesy International Dark Sky Association Information will be available on how to find and enjoy dark skies, what you can do about light pollution, safety at night, and what can be done … Continue reading "Dark Skies & Light Pollution!!!"

Social Bonfire!!! Friday, July 4th Meet at the fire ring near Shelter 1 for a fun bonfire in the park! Meet other campers, roast marshmallows, and enjoy a beautiful evening filled with conversation and music! Meet at 7:30 p.m. to help build the fire. Marshmallows will be provided, but please feel free to bring your … Continue reading "Social Bonfire!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, July 5th Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! Meet in the Visitor's Center Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Event Canceled & will be Rescheduled.  Thank you Solar Observation (1 - 3 pm) & Night Sky Observation (9 - 11 pm)   Join us on Saturday, July 5th, 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 … Continue reading "Solar Observation (1 – 3 pm) & Night Sky Observation (9 – 11 pm) – Event Canceled; to be Rescheduled"

Courtesy Tom Harper   Event Canceled & will be Rescheduled.  Thank you Night Sky Observation (9 - 11 pm) Saturday, July 5th Join us on Saturday, July 5th, 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 … Continue reading "Night Sky Observation (9 – 11 pm) – Event Canceled; to be Rescheduled"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, July 8th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, July 8th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

Photo Courtesy of Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter   Butterfly Hike!!! Saturday, July 12th Enjoy a butterfly walk in the park with one of our knowledgeable butterfly volunteers! Stroll through the park and practice identifying some of the incredible butterflies that utilize Richard Bong SRA’s beautiful prairies and woodlands. Meet at the Visitor Center, but be … Continue reading "Butterfly Hike!!!"

Bats & Bullfrogs Hike!!! (New Event) Saturday, July 12th 8:45 - 10:00 pm Meet at the Visitor Center and join us for this new event at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) Be prepared to hike around 3 miles. Learn to listen for frogs and other nighttime creatures. Learn how biologists study bat echolocation and … Continue reading "Bats & Bullfrogs Hike!!! (New Event)"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Welcome & Day 1 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Welcome & Day 1"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2"