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!!!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, June 4th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 4th! 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!!!"
Plant-It or Pick-It! Saturday, June 8th Learn about native and invasive plant species that can be found at the park, then get outside to plant and pick! Try your hand at identifying and removing some invasives! All ages welcome. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Nature Explorer Family Club: Planting & Creating Signs!!! Tuesday, June 11th Plants beans, create plant signs and learn to care for plants in the RBSRA Nature Explore Classroom (NEC.) Bring this new knowledge and understanding home with you and assist in your family's garden. Nature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club: Planting and Creating Signs!!!"
Knee High Naturalist: Rocks!!! Thursday, June 13th Learn about the rocks around us and how they came to be here. 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 … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Rocks!!!"
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Workshop Come early and enjoy a unique outdoor workshop prior to the Summit Player's performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream! 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 … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Workshop!!"
Shakespeare in the Park - A Midsummer Night's Dream!!! Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of A Midsummer Night's Dream! www.summitplayerstheater.com Be sure to bring your own lawn chair. The performance (at 7:00 p.m.) and workshop (at 5:30 p.m.) are offered free of charge to all visitors. … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Performance!!!"
Make a Mosaic Birdbath! Saturday, June 15th Make a bird bath using pieces of broken pottery and grout! All supplies will be provided. 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!!"
Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Saturday, June 15th Meet a half hour after sunset - at 9:00 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!!!"
Father's Day Hike!!! Saturday, June 16th Bring your father, or someone who makes you feel at home, and come on out to the park for a special Father’s Day Hike! Meet at the Visitor Center and be prepared to drive to a second location. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Father’s Day Hike!!!"
Solstice Pollinator Hike!!! Thursday, June 20th Learn to love the BEES, and other special pollinators! Help us celebrate the summer solstice by working on your pollinator identification. Meet at the Visitor Center. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Plant for the Pollinators!!! Learn which plants are best for pollinators and try your hand at making your own pollinator friendly creation! Meet behind the Visitor Center. There is a $5 fee for this class. Please pre-register for this class - as space is limited - by calling the RBSRA Entrance Station at (262) … Continue reading "Plant for the Pollinators!!!"
Nature Explorer Family Club: Backbone not Required!!! Tuesday, June 25 What do insects, spiders, snails and centipedes have in common? They've got no spine!! Nature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend. … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club: Backbone not Required!!!"
Macro-invertebrate Pond Study!!! Saturday, June 29th Meet by Shelter 2 to study the unique creatures that we can see with our eyes but often forget about! We’ll have microscopes and magnifying glasses available so that we can get a closer look at these special creatures. Let’s see what we can scoop! All programs … Continue reading "Macro-invertebrate Pond Study!!!"
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, June 29th 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!!!"
Social Bonfire!!! Saturday, July 6th Join us at the firepit near Shelter 1 as we celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend. Learn campfire skills and enjoy a relaxing bonfire with guitar music, sweet treats, and good conversation. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
