Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, July 30th Please join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday, July 30th! Please arrive at the RBSRA 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, … Continue reading "Adopt A Highway"
Pond Study!!! Friday, August 2nd Meet at the Urban Pond (Near Shelter 2) and join our Natural Resources Educator 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 … Continue reading "Pond Study!!!"
Social Bonfire!!! Saturday, August 3rd All ages are welcome! Join our Natural Resources Educator for this beautiful summer evening social bonfire. Learn campfire skills and enjoy a relaxing bonfire with guitar music, musical instruments that you bring and good conversation. Meet at Shelter 1. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily … Continue reading "Social Bonfire!!!"
Nature Explorer Family Club: Enchanted by Plants!!! Tuesday, August 6th Turning sun into sugar is tricky business, but it is a full-time job for the ground plants, mosses and ferns around us! Discover how the plants at our feet become a source of water, shelter, foor or in some cases - delicious teas and medicines! … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club: Enchanted by Plants!!!"
Knee High Naturalist: Fish-It's a Fishy Day!!! Thursday, August 8th 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 we can prepare to … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Fish-It’s a Fishy Day!!!"
In Touch with Nature—Drop In!!! Friday, August 9th While visiting the beach, drop in and visit our Naturalist Station to practice using your senses to observe nature! Look for the green “Nature Program” flag! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, August 10th 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!!!"
Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Saturday, August 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!!!"
Nature Explorer Family Club: Habitats are Hip!!! Tuesday, August 20th How would you become invisible in our own backyard? Come think like an animal and discover the critters hiding in plan sight! Find out which species are on the prowl, which are clever in the way they escape and how all the living things … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club: Habitats are Hip!!!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, August 20th Please join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday, August 20th! Please arrive at the RBSRA 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, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"
Sunset Hike Friday, August 23rd Join our Natural Resources Educator on a beautiful sunset hike! Meet at the Visitor Center, but be prepared to drive to a different location! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, August 24th 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, August 27th Please join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday, August 27th! Please arrive at the RBSRA 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!!!"
Champion Tree Trail Hike!!! Saturday, August 31 Join us for a guided hike to historic Rhodes Road and the beautiful Champion Tree trail! Learn about the the history of Richard Bong State Recreation Area as well as the Bald Cypress Champion Tree (native to Louisiana) and the other unique trees along the trail including the … Continue reading "Champion Tree Trail Hike!!!"
Solar Observation!!! Saturday, August 31 Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes which are designed with solar filters to let you safely look at the Sun and learn about our special star! Tom, our very knowledgeable volunteer, will share his special telescopes and answer any questions that you may have. See … Continue reading "Solar Observation!!!"
