Adopt a Highway
Come one, come all! August 22nd at 5:30 pm. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"
BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Come one, come all! August 22nd at 5:30 pm. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"
Monarch Tagging & Release!! Another group of our monarchs is ready to fly!! Please join us in the Visitors Center at 11:00 as Emily, our Naturalist, tags and releases … Continue reading "Monarch Tagging & Release – Another Group is Ready to Fly!!"
Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!"
August 29th at 5:30 pm. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For everyone's safety, please do not bring children or pets. Meet at the Visitors Center parking lot on time to get your gear and divide into groups. This is open … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"
Pond Peeking: 3-4 p.m. Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe, and release amphibians and aquatic macro-invertebrates. Let’s learn to catch and identify frogs, dragonfly larvae, and other unique aquatic life! All ages welcome! Meet near Urban Pond and Shelter 2. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Pond Peeking!"
Solar Viewing Today! Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes which are designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. Tom, our very knowledgeable … Continue reading "Solar Viewing Today!!"
Stump Fiddle Fun Workshop: Shelter 1: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Concert: Amphitheater: 3 p.m. What is a stump fiddle? It melds percussion and string instruments; it is in no … Continue reading "Stump Fiddle Fun!!"
Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!"
Open Astronomy Tonight! If the skies are clear, drop in to observe the incredible night sky using special telescopes and binoculars. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky – Open Astronomy Tonight!"
Enjoy fox facts and learn the difference between wolves, coyotes and fox! Registration required: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in advance. We ask that you please call … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Foxes and Friends"