Bring your questions and any problems you’re having with a project.  Maybe you will even learn a new stitch or technique!  This class is great for beginners and those of all ability levels. Walk in after 11 a.m. and join us! This class is suggested for ages 8 and older if accompanied by an … Continue reading "Knit and Crochet Clinic"

Solar Viewing Today! Come see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. if the Sun is out and skies are clear. **Parking Lot by Shelter 2 and the NEC entrance.

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 touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.  

Come one, come all! May 9th at 5:00 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"

Discover the joy of flowers!  We will plant seeds in containers, that will eventually help beautify our Nature Explore Classroom. Registration: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in advance. We ask that you please call to cancel if you cannot come. Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Fantastic Flowers"

Experience the astonishment of migration. Bring your binoculars (or use ours) and we’ll look and listen for newly arrived birds, especially the warblers.  The trail may be wet. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Meet our two education turtles and learn about what makes these awesome creatures so special! Then, see these reptiles in action! Watch our painted turtle and snapping turtle feeding. Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.  

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 touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.  

Paint note cards or small paintings of spring flowers.  Materials are all provided.  Learn watercolor techniques and create something unique! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. There is no class fee for this event, but please reserve your spot by calling (262) 878-5609.  This class is suggested for ages 12 and older. All programs require … Continue reading "Spring Flowers Watercolors"

Class 1:  10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Make a spinner to hang from a tree or a Shepard’s crook in your garden.  All materials and tools will be provided.  There is a $12 class fee for your first spinner, and you can make more for an additional fee of $6 each. **Meet at the BNA Volunteer … Continue reading "Spoon Spinners Craft"

Class 2:  Noon - 1:00 p.m. Could not attend the earlier class?  We are offering a second session! Make a spinner to hang from a tree or a Shepard’s crook in your garden.  All materials and tools will be provided.  There is a $12 class fee for your first spinner, and you can make more … Continue reading "Spoon Spinners Craft"

Solar Viewing Today! Come see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. if the Sun is out and skies are clear! **Parking Lot by Shelter 2 and the NEC entrance.

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 touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

  Nature Faire is back!! Join Richard Bong State Recreation Area for our Nature Faire! When:  Saturday, June 3rd from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where:  Shelter 1   Nature Crafts: Crescent wreath, seed paper, plant markers, kindness rocks iNaturalist Training: Learn how to use this special app to get the most out of your … Continue reading "Nature Faire!"

Solar Viewing Today! Come see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. if the Sun is out and skies are clear! **Parking Lot by Shelter 2 and the NEC entrance.

Open Astronomy Tonight! Get the chance to look through special telescopes and binoculars at the incredible night sky. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them or take a peek through the special equipment brought by our volunteer astronomer, Tom! If the skies are clear you are welcome to come see … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky!"