Events

Join the Bong Naturalist Association and Capturing Kenosha to Photograph Birds and Other Wildlife at Bong!!! Saturday, April 25th 6:00 am - 7:00 pm The Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and Capturing Kenosha are joining forces on April 25th starting at 6:00 am to capture, through photography, the beauty of Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Meet … Continue reading "Join the Bong Naturalist Association & Capturing Kenosha for Beautiful Bird Photography!!!"

Courtesy Tom Harper   Special Event:  Spring Astronomy Day!!! Saturday,  April 25th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Join us for a day of fun and learning - afternoon activities are located in and around the visitor center & evening activities at Park Lot F. Photo Courtesy Tom Harper   … Continue reading "Special Event: Spring Astronomy Day!!! Solar Observation and Activities – 1:00 – 3:00 pm & Star Gazing and Telescope Set-Up Assistance 7:00 – 10:30 pm"

  Special Event:  Spring Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Telescope Set-Up Assistance Saturday,  April 25th 7:00 - 10:30 pm (Parking Lot F) Starting at 7:00 pm, at Parking lot F, we will have some time to learn how to set up and use a telescope before the sky show starts. If you have a telescope … Continue reading "Special Event: Spring Astronomy Day: Star Gazing & Telescope Set-Up Assistance ( 7:00 – 10:30 pm)"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA - 2026 Kick-Off!!! Wednesday, April 29th 9:30 - 11:00 am Please join us for the first of our bi-weekly 2026 Adopt a Highway with the BNA community events on Wednesday, April 29th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am to get your safety … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA – 2026 Kick-Off!!! (Note: New Day & Time)"

  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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "Buckthorn Removal Volunteer Day at RBSRA!!!"