Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 4th 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 … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

  Camp Skills Bonfire!!! Saturday, May 4th Join us at the fire pit near Shelter 1 for a fun evening of fire making, camp cooking and bonfire fun!  Enjoy music and good conversation over a fire!   All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.  

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 7th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 7th!  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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist: It's a Windy Day!!! Thursday, May 9th It's a Windy Day!  Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied ages, or any special circumstances, then please leave a message at 262-878-5609 so that … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: It’s a Windy Day!!!"

Mother's Day Hike!!! Sunday, May 12th Bring a mother or a loved one who makes you feel at home and explore the beautiful prairies of Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  The weather is predicted to be perfect. Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot but be prepared to drive to another location. All programs require … Continue reading "Mother’s Day Hike!!"

  Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Friday, May 17th Meet a half hour after sunset  - at  8:30 pm - for a quarter moon observation!  In addition to the quarter moon, we will be looking at stars and planets, if visible.  Bring binoculars or take a peek through a telescope.  Be sure to ask … Continue reading "Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!!"

Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!! Saturday, May 18th Make a bird bath using pieces of broken pottery and grout!  All supplies will be supplied.  Be creative and make your own design or check in the with coordinators for ideas. **Meet in BNA Volunteer Shed down Rhodes Road (service road north of the park.) Class Fee: $10 … Continue reading "Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!!"

Kids to the Park Day:  Kite Fly! Saturday, May 18th Meet at Shelter 3 to make your own kite or purchase a pre-made kite!  Enjoy the weather and see if you can get your kite to fly! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 21st Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 21st!  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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

Sunset Campground Opens!!! Thursday, May 23rd As of Thursday, May 23rd, all RBSRA campgrounds will be open!! Firewood is sold year-round at the Molinaro Visitor Center/Headquarters parking lot through a firewood vending machine which is open 24/7. You can pay with any major credit card or debit card, but sorry, not by cash. For RBSRA … Continue reading "Sunset Campground Opens!!"

Peace Poles & Kindness Rocks!!! Meet behind the Visitor Center to paint peace poles and special kindness rocks!  Put your creative cap on and leave your mark at the park! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 25th 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 … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Memorial Day Hike!!! Monday, May 27th Join us for an afternoon spring hike on Memorial Day!  Meet at the Vista Trailhead and prepare to learn about the unique history of the area. Enjoy the peacefulness of this less-used nature trail as our Natural Resources Educator takes you on a guided hike.  The Visa Trail enters … Continue reading "Memorial Day Hike!!!"

Homestead Days Join us for a day celebrating homesteading through the decades! Dress up like an original Brighton settler, play games, and create a nature journal! Meet at 10 a.m. for a historical hike down Rhodes Road to the Champion Tree Trail! Learn about the first settlers in the area. All programs require a Wisconsin … Continue reading "Homestead Days"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, June 1st 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!!!"