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2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2
2025-07-15 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2

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 held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 3
2025-07-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 3

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 held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

Knee High Naturalist: Scales & Slime
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist: Scales & Slime
Thursday, July 17th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about reptiles and amphibians! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
You may even get to meet some special scaly friends!!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please call 262-818-1712 and, if necessary, leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.

Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.

We always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Pond Peeking!!!
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | WI
Pond Peeking!!!
Friday, July 18th
Get ready to get your feet wet and explore the world of freshwater macroinvertebrates!

Scoop for dragon and damselfly larvae and learn about the unique life cycles that our wetlands support.

Be sure to try out our field microscopes and practice your identification skills using our kid-friendly dichotomous key!

Meet by the boat launch on Vern Wolf Lake.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Concert in the Park: Spiritual Currents by Ryan Meisel!!!
2025-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Amphitheater, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Concert in the Park: Spiritual Currents by Ryan Meisel!!!
Saturday, July 19th

Please join us for a magical evening with Ryan Meisel as he continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world.

In addition to performing original music by world renown traditional flute artists, Ryan will perform music from his newest recording, “Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances,” which will also be featuring new instruments.
Ryan performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

The concert will be held in the Bong amphitheater, followed by a drum workshop for young and old. Consider bringing a folding lawn chair in case there is a large attendance.
Funding for this performance is provided by the Bong Naturalist Association.
Attendance is free, but a Wisconsin State Park annual sticker or daily pass is required.

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 4
2025-07-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 4

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 held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 5
2025-07-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 5

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 held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 6 & Last Day Celebration!
2025-07-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explore Family Club - Know a Tree!!!
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 area that you think is interesting. Use your senses to get to know your tree: look closely, touch, listen and smell. Observe the tree seeds.
Children are able to develop skills and understanding in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them.
The activities will connect families with the outdoors and each other, while introducing them to a variety of natural spaces. The program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.

For children ages 5-10 and an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences. Siblings are always welcome to attend;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet at the picnic table behind the Visitor Center Building;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explore Family Club -Texture Adventure!!!
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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, soils and flowers to experience the varying natural world around you.
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

The Planets at Dawn!!! - Event Cancelled Due to Expected Rain/Cloud Cover
2025-08-11 04:00 - 06:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 by Lot F between 4:00 am and 6:00 am and visit with Tom, BNA’s volunteer astronomer, for a look through his telescope to see Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn. Bring your own telescope or binoculars as well for this great opportunity for planet and star gazing!
Note: The only missing planet is Mars which can be seen shortly after sunset.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist - Crawling & Hopping Insects!!!
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 ages or any special circumstances, then please call 262-818-1712 and, if necessary, leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.

We always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explore Family Club - Animal Homes!!!
2025-08-14 10:00 - 23:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 protect themselves from weather or predators.
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Creatures of the Night Hike!!!
2025-08-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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, moths, and other nighttime creatures.

Learn how biologists study bat echolocation and practice acoustic monitoring. Red flashlights, long pants, and bug spray are recommended, some red flashlights will be available to borrow.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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! 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, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explore Family Club - Hidden Pictures Hunt!!!
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th.

HIDDEN PICTURES HUNT: If you really look closely at tree bark and other natural items and use your creativity, sometimes you’ll be able to find hidden pictures. Let’s go outside today and see what there is to find!
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Schlitz Audubon Presents: Beaks & Talons!!!
2025-08-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 owls.
Photo: Sky Walker – Red Tail – Schlitz Audubon

Which bird is the fastest?
Which has silent flight?

Photo: Perseus – Barred Owl – Schlitz Audubon
This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages!
BNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the 2025 Kenosha Community Foundation, Creativity by Kids, grant award. BNA extends our deepest appreciation for this generous grant award.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Nature Explore Family Club - Your Special Path!!!
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 walk in nature and hunt for interesting things. As you explore, let your senses go to work. Really listen, look, smell and feel! Make mental notes of things most interesting to you. Later you will make a “map” of your special path.
Children are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them. The program includes story times, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.

For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;
10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;
Bring your own snack. Optional: bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!
Registration required 262.878.5601

Family Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-08-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 sticker or daily entrance fee.

Astronomy Observation!!! Star Gazing: 8:00 - 10:00 pm
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 through one of Tom’s, our resident volunteer astronomer, telescopes.
Courtesy Tom Harper
This afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares. This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky!

Meet in Parking Lot F

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Night Sky Observation!!!
2025-08-30 21:00 - 23:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 own telescope or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!
Photo Courtesy NASA
9– 11 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-09-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Crawling & Hopping Insects
2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 ages or any special circumstances, then please call 262-818-1712 and, if necessary, leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.

We always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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.
Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
Note: if October weather is favorable then please check back to see if any additional Adopt a Highway dates have been added!
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
