Open Astronomy Tonight! Get the chance to look through special telescopes and binoculars at the incredible night sky. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them or take a peek through the special equipment brought by our volunteer astronomer, Tom! If the skies are clear you are welcome to come see … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky"
Join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 13th! 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 … Continue reading "Adopt A Highway"
Please join us for our first Family Club of the season! Your Very Own Story: Go for a walk in nature. Look for a place that catches your attention. Use your imagination and what you know about nature to create a story. Meet at Gathering 1 in the Nature Explore Classroom. All programs require a … Continue reading "Family Club"
Native Bee Presentation! BNA is very pleased that Jennifer Lazewski, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology will be presenting a program on Native Bees. Jennifer is well versed in native bees and in addition to her Executive Director position, Jennifer is also a Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, Community Science Trainer and Volunteer, … Continue reading "Native Bee Presentation with Jennifer Lazewski, Executive Director WI Society for Ornithology"
Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Come one, come all! June 27th at 5:30 pm. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For everyone's safety, please do not bring children or pets. Meet at the Visitors Center parking lot on time to get your gear and divide into … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"
Live Snake Encounter Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Homestead Day with Local Historian, Tim Mutterer, Portraying John Rhodes We are excited to present local historian, Tim Mutterer, as he portrays John Rhodes, a member of the first European family to settle on this property and the reason that Richard Bong SRA is home to Wisconsin's Bald Cypress Champion Tree! Schedule of Events: 1-2 … Continue reading "Homestead Day with Historian, Tim Mutterer, as John Rhodes"
Family Club: Animal Signs! Bring your 5 to 10-year-old. Take a hike through nature and look for signs of life! What animals walked here before you did? What were they doing? Discover secrets of the animal world on this exciting adventure! Meet behind the Visitor Center in Gathering Area 2 of the NEC. Registration Required: … Continue reading "Family Club: Animal Signs!"
Drop by Shelter 1 and look around to find unique items in nature to place in a special nature necklace. Alternatively, use some of our collected options! Enjoy your discoveries and take home your unique creation! There will be a freewill donation option to cover class costs for this program. Just a reminder that all … Continue reading "Nature Necklaces Craft"
