BNA | Bong Naturalist Association

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 feeding habits and watch them in action!
Meet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium.
Just a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 6 & Last Day Celebration!
2025-07-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 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 State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear.
Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 5
2025-07-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 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 State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 4
2025-07-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 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 State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

Concert in the Park: Spiritual Currents by Ryan Meisel!!!
2025-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Amphitheater, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 tour at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world.

In addition to performing original music by world renown traditional flute artists, Ryan will perform music from his newest recording, “Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances,” which will also be featuring new instruments.
Ryan performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

The concert will be held in the Bong amphitheater, followed by a drum workshop for young and old. Consider bringing a folding lawn chair in case there is a large attendance.
Funding for this performance is provided by the Bong Naturalist Association.
Attendance is free, but a Wisconsin State Park annual sticker or daily pass is required.

Pond Peeking!!!
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | WI
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 by the boat launch on Vern Wolf Lake.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist: Scales & Slime
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please call 262-818-1712 and, if necessary, leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.

Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.

We always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 3
2025-07-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2
2025-07-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
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 State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/

Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area - Welcome & Day 1
2025-07-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Welcome & Day 1

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 State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, July 14th and ending Thursday, July 24th (“Last Day Celebration”.) Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields. The course involves 40 hours of training and is focused on learning about nature education, nature restoration, and connecting natural communities.
The training includes mostly hands-on outdoor experiences and interactions with expert guest speakers, with some indoor instruction.
We will cover geology, water and plant communities, wildlife, ecology, climate and weather, natural history, human connections, and how Master Naturalists can use their new knowledge in our community.
Once trained, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas: education/interpretation, stewardship or citizen science. To maintain certification, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training.
For more information about the Master Naturalist program, please visit https://wimasternaturalist.org/
Registration is now open! Go to the following to sign up for the BNA program. If full then please sign up for the wait list! https://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2025/
If you are unable to register online then please contact: info@wimasternaturalist.org
For other questions, contact us at: bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com

Bats & Bullfrogs Hike!!! (New Event)
2025-07-12 20:30 - 22:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bats & Bullfrogs Hike!!! (New Event)
Saturday, July 12th
8:45 – 10:00 pm
Meet at the Visitor Center and join us for this new event at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.)
Be prepared to hike around 3 miles. Learn to listen for frogs and other nighttime creatures.
Learn how biologists study bat echolocation and practice some acoustic monitoring.

Note: Red flashlights, long pants, and bug spray are recommended, some red flashlights will be available to borrow.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Butterfly Hike!!!
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Photo Courtesy of Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter

Butterfly Hike!!!
Saturday, July 12th
Enjoy a butterfly walk in the park with one of our knowledgeable butterfly volunteers! Stroll through the park and practice identifying some of the incredible butterflies that utilize Richard Bong SRA’s beautiful prairies and woodlands.

Meet at the Visitor Center, but be prepared to drive to another location, and remember to bring a water bottle. Plan to hike around 2-3 miles.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!

Tuesday, July 8th

Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, July 8th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear.
Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Night Sky Observation (9 - 11 pm) - Event Canceled; to be Rescheduled
2025-07-05 21:00 - 23:00 | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Courtesy Tom Harper

Event Canceled & will be Rescheduled. Thank you
Night Sky Observation (9 – 11 pm)
Saturday, July 5th
Join us on Saturday, July 5th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!
Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.

This afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares, through Tom’s special solar telescopes.
In the evening, join us to discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!
Photo Courtesy NASA
9– 11 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Solar Observation (1 - 3 pm) & Night Sky Observation (9 - 11 pm) - Event Canceled; to be Rescheduled
2025-07-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Shelter #2, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Event Canceled & will be Rescheduled. Thank you
Solar Observation (1 – 3 pm) & Night Sky Observation (9 – 11 pm)

Join us on Saturday, July 5th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!

Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.
View sun spots and solar flares, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon and, in the evening, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!
1-3 p.m. Solar Observation
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2).
9– 11 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
Saturday, July 5th
Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!
Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action!
Meet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Social Bonfire!!!
2025-07-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Social Bonfire!!!
Friday, July 4th
Meet at the fire ring near Shelter 1 for a fun bonfire in the park! Meet other campers, roast marshmallows, and enjoy a beautiful evening filled with conversation and music!
Meet at 7:30 p.m. to help build the fire. Marshmallows will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. Families welcome!
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Dark Skies & Light Pollution!!!
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Dark Skies & Light Pollution!
Saturday, June 21sr
A program on enjoying dark skies and the effects light pollution has on living things.
Courtesy International Dark Sky Association
Information will be available on how to find and enjoy dark skies, what you can do about light pollution, safety at night, and what can be done to reduce pollution.
Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium.

Additional information may be found on the International Dark Sky Association website at: https://darksky.org/
Courtesy International Dark Sky Association
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!
2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!
Saturday, June 21st
Enjoy a creative morning at the park with the ancient art of mosaic making!
Create a birdbath using a terracotta base and pieces of broken plates to create a beautifully unique design.
This class is recommended for adults and accompanied children ages 12 and up. Limited space is available.
Meet at the Volunteer Shed (go north on Rhodes Road).
Class fees benefit the Bong Naturalist Association.
Class fee: $15
To Register: Please click on the following link: Note: The link is currently being updated. Thanks for your patience. You may register using the QR code below.
or use the QR code below:
QR – Mosaic Birdbath – 6-21-25

All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Bats of Wisconsin!!!
2025-06-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bats of Wisconsin!!!
Friday, June 20th
Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium for a presentation about Wisconsin Bats, from a WI Bat Ambassador and DNR Natural Resources Educator.
After the presentation, you are invited to join in a short acoustic bat monitoring hike!
If you plan to hike, please bring a flashlight or headlamp—red light preferred.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!

Tuesday, June 17th

Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 17th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear.
Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Butterfly Walk!!!
2025-06-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Courtesy Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter

Butterfly Walk!
Saturday, June 14th
Take a walk through the park and learn to identify the beautiful flying creatures that surround us!
Our BNA volunteer butterfly citizen scientist, Diane Price, will teach you about the special species found here at the park, host plants and trees, and butterfly food sources!
Meet behind the Visitor Center. Be prepared to hike.
If there is rain, hike will be held June 15, at the same time.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
Saturday, June 14th

Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and
meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!
Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action!
Meet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Shakespeare in the Park - Love's Labour's Lost Performance at 7:00
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Amphitheater, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Shakespeare in the Park – Love’s Labour’s Lost
Performance – 7:00 pm
Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of Love’s Labour’s Lost!
Bring the whole family and enjoy our annual Shakespeare in the Park with the Summit Players! Amphitheater seating fills up quickly so be sure to bring your own lawn chair.
The performance (at 7:00 p.m.) and workshop (at 5:30 p.m.) are offered free of charge to all visitors.

The Story:

The King of Navarre and his three companions, Berowne, Dumaine and Longaville, commit themselves to three years of hard study with no distractions. To further their committment, the King declares that no woman will be allowed within a mile of the court. When a French Princess arrives with her three attendants, the men immediately regret their oath in this fun and satisfying summer Shakespeare show.
For additional information on the Summit Players please check out their website at: http://www.summitplayerstheater.com

All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Shakespeare in the Park: Love's Labour's Lost Workshop at 5:30 & Performance at 7:00
2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Amphitheater, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Shakespeare in the Park: Love’s Labour’s Lost – Workshop
Workshop – 5:30 pm & Performance – 7:00 pm
Bring the whole family along for our annual Shakespeare in the Park with Summit Players!
Be sue to come early and enjoy a unique outdoor workshop prior to the Summit Player’s performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost! Join us for a fun, play-specific educational workshop on Shakespearean history, language and characters.
These workshops are specifically built for children ages 8 and up, but younger children and “fun adults” can still have plenty of fun and learn things they never knew about Shakespeare!
The workshop starts at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
The performance and workshop are offered free of charge to all visitors.

The Story:

The King of Navarre and his three companions, Berowne, Dumaine and Longaville, commit themselves to three years of hard study with no distractions. To further their committment, the King declares that no woman will be allowed within a mile of the court. When a French Princess arrives with her three attendants, the men immediately regret their oath in this fun and satisfying summer Shakespeare show.
​All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee High Naturalist – Wiggly Worms!!!
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Knee High Naturalist – Wiggly Worms!!!
Thursday, June 12th
Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about wiggly worms. Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist!
Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, then please call 262-818-1712 and leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group.
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.
Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.

We always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.
Our program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

All programs require a 2025 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Bong Bicycle Tour!!!
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bong Bicycle Tour!!!
Saturday, June 7th
Take a bicycle tour of the park with a few of our volunteers! Experience the park in a unique way and make some friends along the way.
After the tour, stop back at the Visitor Center (or Shelter 1) for water & a snack and enjoy a presentation on the History of Richard Bong State Recreation Area with our Natural Resources Educator!
Be prepared to bike around 10 miles. Also please be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen, too.
Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot, and be ready to ride at 10 a.m
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!

Tuesday, June 3rd

Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 3rd! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear.
Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water!
For everyone’s safety, please do not bring children or pets.
This is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.
Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!
Saturday, May 31st
Enjoy a creative morning at the park with the ancient art of mosaic making!
Create a birdbath using a terracotta base and pieces of broken plates to create a beautifully unique design.
This class is recommended for adults and accompanied children ages 12 and up. Limited space is available.
Meet at the Volunteer Shed (go north on Rhodes Road).
Class fees benefit the Bong Naturalist Association.
Class fee: $15
To Register: https://forms.gle/yjGzsZUVuKbjmWbB8 or use the QR code below.

All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
