Events

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"

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!!!"