BNA | Bong Naturalist Association

Read in the shade and Drink lemonade
2022-06-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in with your own book, art project or coloring book. Join us in the shade for relaxation and lemonade. For all ages, stay as little or long as you like. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Knit and Crochet Clinic
2022-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in with a question or problem for an expert or bring your own project and just hang out. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Observe the Night Sky
2022-06-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join local astronomers to ask questions and to view the night sky. Feel fre to bring your own optics. Program is weather dependent. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

How to use your telescope or binoculars for Astronomy
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Discover how you can set up and use your own telescope or binoculars to find objects in the night sky. You can then put it into practice later that night or the next day! Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Shakespeare in the Park
2022-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Shelter #3, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of Much Ado about Nothing. Bring your own lawn chair. www.summitplayerstheater.com Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Playing with Will
2022-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Shelter #3, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Get outside with “Will” at this interactive workshop for kids 8 and up to explore acting, characters and creative play. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Knee-high Naturalist
2022-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and involving nature program. This month, let’s go AROUND THE POND! Please call 262-878-5601 to pre-register. Dress for the weather and for wet feet. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Photo Frame Picassiette
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Break a decorative plate to make ceramic pieces then use grout product to make a beautiful mosaic design on a 5×7 photo frame. Please pre-register by calling 262-878-560. Fee is $10. No sticker needed today!

Tour de Bong
2022-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your bike and helmet for a leisurely ride through the park with a guide. Roads will be busy so ride is best for experienced riders. Round trip total is approximately 8 miles. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Lunar Eclipse Viewing
2022-05-15 20:30 - 23:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join local astronomers to view the eclipse. Bring your own lawn chair, refreshments and optics if you have them. Dress for the weather, event is weather dependent. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Knee-high Naturalist
2022-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and involving nature program. This month, it’s TIME TO GROW! Please call 262-878-5601 to pre-register. Dress for the weather. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Make a Hypertufa Planter
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Hypertufa is a lightweight, porous material made from peat moss, cement and vermiculite or perlite. It can be molded into many shapes and used as a planter. Bring a cardboard box if you can to carry your project home. Please call 262-878-5601 on Saturday or Sunday to register and pre-pay the fee of $20. You will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Adopt a Highway
2022-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for the first highway clean-up of the year. You must be 12 years old to participate. Great way to earn service hours and get fresh air and exercise.

Knee-high Naturalist
2022-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and involving nature program. This month meet some Sky Blue Birds. Please call 262-878-5601 to pre-register. Dress for the weather. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Get Ready for Earth Day!
2022-04-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in to this reduce, reuse and recycle Earth Day event. Choose from any or all of the following activities.

Make a bowl from plarn (plastic yarn). For ages 10+ and it will take about an hour.
Create plant markers
Craft a bracelet with magazine paper beads
Use old calendars and bags to create envelopes
Paint kindness rocks
Sow seeds in a milk jug to get ready for spring planting

Activities are free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend. Registration is not necessary but R.S.V.P’s would be appreciated, please call 262-878-5601. Meet at the Visitor Center in case of bad weather.

Fishing Basics
2022-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Meet with an expert angler to discuss techniques for fly, pan or ice fishing. Review ethics and laws. Learn how to tie a good knot. View display of a variety of rods & reels and tackle. You’ll then be set to go fishing on your own. You can even borrow equipment from the Entrance Station! No park stickers or fishing licenses needed today!

Signs of Spring Hike
2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join the naturalist to hike and explore the 1.8 mile Green Trail as we search for signs of Spring. We will look for early migrating birds, plants, or signs of animals emerging . Trails will be wet and muddy (and fun!), dress accordingly.

Winter in the Wild
2022-02-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us to learn how different animals survive in the winter and how to identify animal tracks. Then take a hike of the property to try identifying tracks on your own with our handy take-home track identification guides! Meet at shelter 1.

Owl Prowl
2022-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for this annual event to discover why owls are the perfect night hunters. Dress for the weather because we will be 100% outside. Meet at Shelter 1, but be prepared to drive to a good viewing spot.

Knit and Crochet Clinic
2021-12-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn a new skill for the coming winter or bring projects you may need help with from a master fiber artist. For ages 8 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no fee for the program but you must pre-register by calling 262.878.5601. Mask protocol to be followed.

Holiday Greenery
2021-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Put some “green” in your holidays as you create beautiful evergreen sprays or swags using natural materials. You must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 262.878.5601. Fee is $20, all materials will be provided. Mask protocol to be followed. Meet at the Visitor Center, but be prepared to drive.

Holiday Greenery
2021-12-04 08:30 - 10:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Put some “green” in your holidays as you create beautiful evergreen sprays or swags using natural materials. You must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 262.878.5601. Fee is $20, all materials will be provided. Mask protocol to be followed. Be prepared to drive.

Zentangle Glass Ornament
2021-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Use Zentangle patterns (doodles) with marker to create a beautiful and unique glass ornament. You must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 262.878.5601. Fee is $10, all materials will be provided. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Mask protocol to be followed.

Knee-high Naturalist
2021-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and active nature program. This month discover WHAT GOOD IS A DEAD TREE? Program will go on regardless of weather but topic may change. There is no fee for the program but you must pre-register by calling 262.878.5601. Mask protocol to be followed.

Corn Husk Dolls
2021-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn to make a traditional corn husk doll or flower. For adult and children 12 and up. You may want to bring your own craft scissors. There is no fee for the class but you must pre-register by calling 262.878.5601 to register. Mask protocol to be followed.
