Nature Explorer Family Club:  Backbone not Required!!! Tuesday, June 25 What do insects, spiders, snails and centipedes have in common?   They've got no spine!! Nature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences.  Siblings are welcome to attend. … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club:  Backbone not Required!!!"

    Macro-invertebrate Pond Study!!! Saturday, June 29th Meet by Shelter 2 to study the unique creatures that we can see with our eyes but often forget about! We’ll have microscopes and magnifying glasses available so that we can get a closer look at these special creatures. Let’s see what we can scoop! All programs … Continue reading "Macro-invertebrate Pond Study!!!"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, June 29th 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 Center … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

  Social Bonfire!!! Saturday, July 6th Join us at the firepit near Shelter 1 as we celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend.  Learn campfire skills and enjoy a relaxing bonfire with guitar music, sweet treats, and good conversation. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.  

  2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Starts Today! BNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) Classes will be … Continue reading "2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Starts Today!"

  2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Day 2! BNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) Classes will be … Continue reading "2024 Wisconsin Master Naturalist Training at Bong – Day 2!"

Nature Explorer Family Club:  Branching Out!!! Tuesday, July 9th Tall trees, short trees, fallen trees and snags - each one plays an important part in the forest ecosystem!  Join us and learn about our amazing trees. Nature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult (or car pool group with one … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club:  Branching Out!!!"

2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Day 3! BNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) Classes will be held … Continue reading "2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Day 3!"

Knee High Naturalist: Over in the Meadow (Animals)!!! Thursday, July 11th Learn about the animals that live and rely on the meadows for shelter.  Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied ages, or any special circumstances, … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Over in the Meadow (Animals)!!!"

  WI Explorer Book Program - New Event!!! July 13th Join together with other kids and our Natural Resources Educator to complete your WI Explorer Book Program! Patches will be earned at the end of the Program!! This is a new event at RBSRA.  Join our Educator, Emily, as she introduces the newly updated WI … Continue reading "WI Explorer Book Program – New Event!!!"