BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Animal Homes!!!"
Creatures of the Night Hike!!! Saturday, August 16th Meet at the Visitor Center and be prepared to hike around 2 miles. Learn to listen for frogs, and watch for bats, … Continue reading "Creatures of the Night Hike!!!"
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, August 19th Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, August 19th! … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"
Nature Explore Family Club - Hidden Pictures Hunt!!! August 21st 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on August 21st for Nature Explore Family Club! Family Club will be held … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Hidden Pictures Hunt!!!"
Photo Courtesy Schlitz Audubon website Schlitz Audubon Presents: Beaks & Talons!!! Saturday, August 23rd Please join the Schlitz Audubon educators for a special interactive program comparing falcons, hawks, and … Continue reading "Schlitz Audubon Presents: Beaks & Talons!!!"
Nature Explore Family Club - Your Special Path!!! August 28th 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join us on August 28th for our last Nature Explore Family Club program of the season! Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th. YOUR SPECIAL PATH: In today's program we will take a … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club – Your Special Path!!!"
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, August 30th 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!!!"
Astronomy Observation!!! Saturday, August 30th Solar Observation 1:00 - 3:00 pm Star Gazing 8:00 - 10:00 pm We celebrated the sun earlier today - now let's celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day! Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate or take a peak … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation!!! Star Gazing: 8:00 – 10:00 pm"