Winter Tracks Hike!!! Dress for the weather and head out into the winter wonderland that is Richard Bong State Recreation Area this month! Observe the unique seasonal changes and watch for animal tracks! Meet at the Visitor's Center and be ready to be amazed by the wonders of RBSRA. All 2024 programs require a … Continue reading "Winter Tracks Hike!!!"
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 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!!"
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 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!!"
Full Moon Hike!! Join us at dusk to discuss lunar cycles and enjoy a gorgeous sunset hike with our Natural Resources Educator. Meet at the Visitor Center and expect to hike about 2 miles. As we will be hiking at dusk, please plan for low light and possible weather conditions; we will have snowshoes … Continue reading "Full Moon Hike!!!"
Aldo Leopold Day!!! Please join RBSRA and the BNA as we celebrate the life and significant contributions of Aldo Leopold!!! Date: March 2, 2024 Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m. Aldo Leopold Day Events: 1 - 2 p.m. Drop-In Leopold Crafts ► Miniature Leopold benches - Make your own miniature Aldo Leopold bench (Cost … Continue reading "Aldo Leopold Day!!!"
Knee High Naturalist: Who's Been Here? Bring your 3-5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! Learn about the clues and signs that animals leave behind for us to find! Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages, or any special circumstances, then please leave a message … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalists: Who’s Been Here?"
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, March 16th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians! Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures! If you are lucky and brave, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! Meet in the Visitor's … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"
Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Saturday, March 16th Meet a half hour after sunset - at 7:30 pm - for a quarter moon observation! In addition to the quarter moon, we will be looking at stars and planets, if visible. Bring binoculars or take a peek through a telescope. Be sure to ask … Continue reading "Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!!"
Spring Equinox Hike!!! Tuesday, March 19th Enjoy the first crisp morning of Spring and celebrate the Equinox with a hike around Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Meet at the Visitor Center but be prepared to drive to another location in the park. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance … Continue reading "Spring Equinox Hike!!!"
Safely Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse!!! Learn where you can find good information about the April 8th Solar eclipse and how to safely watch the eclipse as it happens. All ages welcome but children should be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Shelter 1. For more information on the April 8th solar eclipse, please … Continue reading "Safely Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse!!!"
