Courtesy Tom Harper   Night Sky Observation!!! Saturday, August 30th Join us on Saturday, August 30th, 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 calibrate. Discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your … Continue reading "Night Sky Observation!!!"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, September 6th 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!!!"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, September 9th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, September 9th!  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!!!"

  Thursday, September 11th 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"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, September 13th 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!!!"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, September 23rd   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for our last scheduled 2025 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, September 23rd!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (7 - 10 pm) Saturday, September 27th Join us on Saturday, September 27th, 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 calibrate. View sun spots … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation: Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (7 – 10 pm)"

  Astronomy Observation!!! Saturday, September 27th Solar Observation  1:00 - 3:00 pm Star Gazing  7:00 - 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: 7:00 – 10:00 pm"

Courtesy NASA's International Observe the Moon Night   NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! News Flash:  RBSRA is a host site for NASA's annual International Observe the Moon Celebration! Please join RBSRA and the BNA for a day and night of lunar-related events and activities as we come together to celebrate our connection … Continue reading "NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! Solar Viewing: 1-3 pm; Observe the Moon Clinic and Viewing: 5:30 – 9:00 pm"

Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night   NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! News Flash:  RBSRA is a host site for NASA's annual International Observe the Moon Celebration! Please join RBSRA and the BNA for a day and night of lunar-related events and activities as we come together to celebrate our connection … Continue reading "NASA’S International Observe the Moon Night!!! Moon Clinic & Observation: 5:30 – 9:00 pm"