Events

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 … 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 spring ephemerals!   Bring a camera or a nature journal to record your observations! Hiking shoes are recommended. Meet near Shelter 4, at the beach. … 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 design using a terracotta base and pieces of broken porcelain/ceramic or commercially made glass tiles to create a beautifully unique design.   A BNA instructor … 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, May 13th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear … 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 Knee High Naturalists.  Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and, in May, learn all about growth in the natural world around us!  Enjoy a … 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 can be checked out for 30 minutes or purchased for $10. Limited quantities are available. Feel free to bring your own kites as well! All … 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 State Recreation Area (RBSRA) Visitor Center on Sunday May 17th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Near the Bong Visitor Center we have some beautiful, mature … Continue reading "Buckthorn Removal Volunteer Day at RBSRA!!!"

Butterfly Monitor Training!!! Sunday, May 17th 1:00 - 3:30 pm This program will cover the types of common butterflies found in Southeast Wisconsin, the standard protocols for monitoring butterflies, the forms used, and where to submit the data that is collected. There will be a general overview of host plants and trees. Plenty of resources … Continue reading "Butterfly Monitor Training!!!"