BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Spring Flower Hike!!! Friday, May 8th 9:30 - 11:30 am Here for a moment, spring brings beautiful flowers of great beauty. Join our educator for this special hike focused on spring ephemerals! Bring a camera or a nature journal to record your observations! Hiking shoes are recommended. Meet near Shelter 4, at the beach. … Continue reading "Spring Flower Hike!!!"
Make Your Own Mosaic Birdbath!!! Saturday, May 9th 9:00 am - Noon Enjoy a creative morning at the park with the ancient art of mosaic making! Create your own birdbath design using a terracotta base and pieces of broken porcelain/ceramic or commercially made glass tiles to create a beautifully unique design. A BNA instructor … Continue reading "Make Your Own Mosaic Birdbath!!!"
Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time) Wednesday, May 13th 9:30 - 11:00 am Please join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday, May 13th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear … Continue reading "Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time)"
Knee High Naturalist - May Program: A Time to Grow!!! Thursday, May 14th 10:00 - 11:30 am Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists. Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and, in May, learn all about growth in the natural world around us! Enjoy a … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – May Program: A Time to Grow!!!"
Bubbles & Breezes!!! Saturday, May 16th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Drop in to enjoy the spring weather by flying a kite and/or dancing with a bubble wand. Kites can be checked out for 30 minutes or purchased for $10. Limited quantities are available. Feel free to bring your own kites as well! All … Continue reading "Bubbles & Breezes!!!"
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!!!"