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2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 3 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 3"

Knee High Naturalist:  Scales & Slime Thursday, July 17th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about reptiles and amphibians!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! You may even get to meet some special scaly friends!! Meet at Shelter 1.  … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Scales & Slime"

Pond Peeking!!! Friday, July 18th Get ready to get your feet wet and explore the world of freshwater macroinvertebrates! Scoop for dragon and damselfly larvae and learn about the unique life cycles that our wetlands support. Be sure to try out our field microscopes and practice your identification skills using our kid-friendly dichotomous key! Meet … Continue reading "Pond Peeking!!!"

Concert in the Park: Spiritual Currents by Ryan Meisel!!! Saturday, July 19th Please join us for a magical evening with Ryan Meisel as he continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park … Continue reading "Concert in the Park: Spiritual Currents by Ryan Meisel!!!"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 4 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 4"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 5 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 5"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, July 22nd   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, July 22nd!  … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 6 & Last Day Celebration! Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 6 & Last Day Celebration!"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, July 26th Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ unique … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"