Events

Father's Day Hike!!! Saturday, June 16th Bring your father, or someone who makes you feel at home, and come on out to the park for a special Father’s Day Hike! … Continue reading "Father’s Day Hike!!!"

Solstice Pollinator Hike!!! Thursday, June 20th Learn to love the BEES, and other special pollinators! Help us celebrate the summer solstice by working on your pollinator identification.   Meet at the Visitor Center. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

  Plant for the Pollinators!!! Learn which plants are best for pollinators and try your hand at making your own pollinator friendly creation! Meet behind the Visitor Center. There is a $5 fee for this class. Please pre-register for this class - as space is limited - by calling the RBSRA Entrance Station at (262) … Continue reading "Plant for the Pollinators!!!"

    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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club:  Branching Out!!!"