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"
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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!" |
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Solar Viewing Today!!
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Solar Viewing Today!!
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 volunteer, will share his special telescopes and answer any questions that you may have. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! … Continue reading "Solar Viewing Today!!"
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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 way a fiddle. Most commonly, the homemade instrument consists of bells, door springs, and a pie tin. We will follow the workshop with a concert … Continue reading "Stump Fiddle Fun!!"
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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. |
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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 to cancel if you cannot come. Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Foxes and Friends" |
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Join us for our last Adopt a Highway of the season on Tuesday, September 19th. Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway" |
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Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves!! Visit our park this month and create colorful leaf watercolor paintings inspired by the gorgeous fall colors at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Practice watercolor and printing methods to create frameable art or note cards! All materials and supplies will be provided. There is no class fee for this event. … Continue reading "Watercolor Class: Autumn Leaves!!" |
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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. |
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Fall Migration eBird Hike!! Spend an evening in the park learning about helpful birding apps like Merlin and eBird. Discover how to unleash your inner citizen scientist by tracking the birds you see while you hike and uploading your data for scientist to study. Then, give it all a try by hiking with our Natural … Continue reading "Fall Migration eBird Hike!" |
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Registration is Open! Register online (link below) or at RBSRA on Saturday morning! 23rd ANNUAL WOLF LAKE TRAIL RUN/HIKE DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2023 TIME: 9:00 a.m. (Sharp) PACKET PICK-UP and RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 7:45 – 8:30 A.M. FREE PARK ADMISSION Custom designed long-sleeve race shirt, raffles, music, refreshments. Course Descriptions: 5KRun/Hike: Course begins and ends … Continue reading "Wolf Lake Trail Run – Register Online or at the Park on Race Day!!!"
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Live Snake Encounter! At Richard Bong SRA for the Wolf Lake Trail Run (WLTR) or simply enjoying the park for the day? Be sure to stop by the Visitors Center at 11:00 a.m. to learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!" |