Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, July 22nd   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, July 22nd!  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!!!"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 6 & Last Day Celebration! 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 … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 6 & Last Day Celebration!"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, July 26th 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. Just a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Nature Explore Family Club - Know a Tree!!! July 31st 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on July 31st for the first Nature Explore Family Club of the season!    Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th. KNOW A TREE:  In today's program, choose a tree in the … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Know a Tree!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, August 2nd 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. Just a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, August 5th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, August 5th!  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!!!"

Nature Explore Family Club -Texture Adventure!!! August 7th 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on August 7th for Nature Explore Family Club!    Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th. TEXTURE ADVENTURE:  In today's program, explore nature through your sense of touch.  Enjoy touching a variety of trees, rocks, … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club -Texture Adventure!!!"

Planet Parade Photo Courtesy of Farmers' Almanac website     Unfortunately due to the expected rain and cloud coverage this event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.  The Planets at Dawn Monday, August 11th Most of the planets will be visible this morning with Jupiter & Venus very close to each other. Stop … Continue reading "The Planets at Dawn!!! – Event Cancelled Due to Expected Rain/Cloud Cover"

  Thursday, August 14th Knee High Naturalist:  Crawling & Hopping Insects Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about crawling and hopping insects!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Crawling & Hopping Insects!!!"

Nature Explore Family Club - Animal Homes!!! August 14th 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on August 14th for Nature Explore Family Club!    Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th. ANIMAL HOMES:   In today's program learn about dens, nests, burrows...these are all homes that animals build to … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Animal Homes!!!"