Events

  Buckthorn Removal Volunteer Day at RBSRA!!! Sunday, May 17th 1:00 - 3:00 pm     Come help the Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) clear Buckthorn from around the Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) Visitor Center on Sunday May 17th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Near the Bong Visitor Center we have some beautiful, mature … Continue reading "Buckthorn Removal Volunteer Day at RBSRA!!!"

Butterfly Monitor Training!!! Sunday, May 17th 1:00 - 3:30 pm This program will cover the types of common butterflies found in Southeast Wisconsin, the standard protocols for monitoring butterflies, the forms used, and where to submit the data that is collected. There will be a general overview of host plants and trees. Plenty of resources … Continue reading "Butterfly Monitor Training!!!"

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   (Note:  New Day & Time) Wednesday, May 20th 9:30 - 11:00 am Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   (Note:  New Day & Time)"

May Program:  Are There Bats at Bong??? Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 8:26 – 9:26 PM Location:  Sunrise Campground play area Join our BNA Volunteer and Wisconsin DNR Bat Ambassador, … Continue reading "May Program: Are There Bats at Bong???"

Photo credit – First Quarter Moon: science.nasa.gov website   Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!! Saturday, May 23rd 9:00 - 11:00 pm Come out to Bong where the skies … Continue reading "Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!!"

  Spring Meditation Hike!!! Friday, May 29th 3:00 - 4:30 pm Take this opportunity to slow down, unwind, and enjoy the season. Nature is proven to restore your mind and … Continue reading "Spring Meditation Hike!!!"

Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  (Note:  New Day & Time) Wednesday, June 3rd 9:30 - 11:00 am Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  (Note:  New Day & Time)"

Save the Date:  DNR Free Fun Weekend!!! Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th Enjoy your DNR Free Fun Weekend at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)!  Explore and enjoy … Continue reading "Save the Date: DNR Free Fun Weekend!!!"

Knee High Naturalist - June Program:  Around the Pond - Frogs!!! Thursday,  June 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – June Program:  Around the Pond – Frogs!!!"

Shakespeare in the Park:  Hamlet - Workshop Workshop - 5:30 pm & Performance - 7:00 pm Bring the whole family along for our annual Shakespeare in the Park with Summit Players! … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park:  Hamlet – Workshop at 5:30 & Performance at 7:00"