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!"

Blanding's Turtle Crossing Bring your 3 to 5-year-old and discover turtle fun!  What do turtles eat and where do they live?  Learn about their shells and eggs! 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 … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Turtle Tales"

MacBeth Workshop! Come early and enjoy a unique outdoor workshop prior to the Summit Player's performance of MacBeth!  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 … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: MacBeth Workshop"

Shakespeare in the Park - MacBeth! Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of MacBeth!   www.summitplayerstheater.com Be sure to bring your own lawn chair. The performance (at 7:00 p.m.) and workshop (at 5:00 p.m.) are offered free of charge to all visitors. The MacBeth Story:  Three witches visit … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: MacBeth"

Make a bird bath using a terra cotta plant saucer and broken plates.  All materials will be supplied.  Make your own design; a design book will be available to view for ideas. **Meet in BNA Volunteer Shed (North of 142 on Rhodes Road) Class Fee: $15 Please pre-register by calling (262) 878-5609. This class is … Continue reading "Mosaic Bird Bath Craft"

Join us to write some haiku poems.  Walk the nature trail and read the poems that are posted.  Share your own poems with others. All ages welcome! Meet at the picnic tables near Gathering 1 of the Nature Explore Classroom. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

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.

Join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 13th!  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 … Continue reading "Adopt A Highway"

Please join us for our first Family Club of the season! Your Very Own Story:  Go for a walk in nature. Look for a place that catches your attention. Use your imagination and what you know about nature to create a story. Meet at Gathering 1 in the Nature Explore Classroom. All programs require a … Continue reading "Family Club"

Native Bee Presentation! BNA is very pleased that Jennifer Lazewski, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology will be presenting a program on Native Bees.   Jennifer is well versed in native bees and in addition to her Executive Director position, Jennifer is also a Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, Community Science Trainer and Volunteer, … Continue reading "Native Bee Presentation with Jennifer Lazewski, Executive Director WI Society for Ornithology"

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! June 27th 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"

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

Homestead Day with Local Historian, Tim Mutterer, Portraying John Rhodes We are excited to present local historian, Tim Mutterer, as he portrays John Rhodes, a member of the first European family to settle on this property and the reason that Richard Bong SRA is home to Wisconsin's Bald Cypress Champion Tree! Schedule of Events: 1-2 … Continue reading "Homestead Day with Historian, Tim Mutterer, as John Rhodes"