Events

    Bird Watching Basics!!! Saturday, September 12th 7:30  - 9:00 am Location:  Observation Deck     Meet at the observation deck near Parking Lot F. Borrow our binoculars and … Continue reading "Bird Watching Basics!!!"

  Skull & Fur ID Saturday, September 12th 1:00 - 3:00 pm     Meet at the Visitor Center to learn all about mammals here at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) Test your skills identifying skulls and furs. Learn how to find animal signs! Drop in anytime during the program. Meet at the picnic … Continue reading "Skull & Fur ID"

Please note that due to the poor weather predictions, the event schedule has been revised! Saturday, September 19th:  1:00 -  3:00 pm. Please join us in the Visitor Center to learn about this annual international NASA event.  We will have displays and various activities available for visitors to see and do. *While Solar viewing is … Continue reading "Astronomy Annual Event:  NASA’s International Observe the Moon – Revised Schedule Due to Rain"

Please note that due to the poor weather predictions, the event schedule has been revised! Saturday, September 19th:  1:00 -  3:00 pm. Please join us in the Visitor Center to learn about this annual international NASA event.  We will have displays and various activities available for visitors to see and do. *While Solar viewing is … Continue reading "Astronomy Annual Event: Fall Astronomy Day – Revised Schedule due to Rain"

Ecological Landscapes of Southeast Wisconsin - Day 1 at RBSRA     New Format!  Wisconsin Master Naturalist Training The Bong Naturalist Association and the Friends of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit are joining forces to host this training highlighting two state properties. Our two friends’ organizations support the Richard Bong State Recreation … Continue reading "Ecological Landscapes of Southeast Wisconsin – Master Naturalist Training – Day 1 at RBSRA"

The Wolf Lake Trail Run has been cancelled indefinitely. Thank you to all for your past support.

Ecological Landscapes of Southeast Wisconsin - Day 2 at RBSRA                 New Format!  Wisconsin Master Naturalist Training The Bong Naturalist Association and the Friends of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit are joining forces to host this training highlighting two state properties. Our two friends’ organizations … Continue reading "Ecological Landscapes of Southeast Wisconsin – Day 2 at RBSRA"

Community Days at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)!!! Friday, September 25th and Saturday, October 10th Join us for RBSRA Community Days on Friday, September 25th and/or Saturday, October 10th and grow our community family!     Through these Community Days at RBSRA we are working to build a close-knit community of perspective new volunteers, … Continue reading "Community Days at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)!!!"

  Sandhills at Sunset!!! Friday, September 25th 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location:  Observation Deck (near Lot F)   Meet at the Observation Deck near Parking Lot F to view the sunset and sandhill cranes! Learn about these special avian species and watch as they fly into the refuge for the evening as the sun sets. … Continue reading "Sandhills at Sunset!!!"

  Weaving with Nature!!! Saturday, September 26th 1:30 - 2:30 pm Location:  Picnic Tables behind the Visitor Center Meet at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center to create a unique craft with objects found in nature. Use cardboard looms and yarn to weave in freeform, incorporating natural objects. Just a reminder that all events … Continue reading "Weaving with Nature!!!"