Bong Naturalist Association

05/24/2026

Pop up Astronomy viewing at B**g tonight. Lot F. 8:45 PM to 11 PM. Last night was a little cloudy so our Astronomer will be there again tonight with his telescope. Bring your own if you have one or look through his. Lot F in the park is a very dark place.

Remember that you need a park sticker/pass to enter.

05/16/2026

Sunday (May 17th) Has Been Cancelled.

05/16/2026

Buckthorn Removal Volunteer Day
May 17, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Or stay as long as you like)

Come help the B**g Naturalist Association clear Buckthorn from around the Park.

Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring safety glasses and work gloves. BNA will provide loppers.

If you have school service hours to fulfill, we can sign off on your time spent volunteering.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

05/05/2026

Spring Flower Hike
May 8, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Meet near Shelter 4, at the beach

Spring brings beautiful flowers of great beauty. Join our DNR educator for this special hike focused on spring ephemerals!

Bring a camera or a nature journal to record your observations! Hiking shoes are recommended.

All events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

04/24/2026

Adopt a Highway
April 29, 2026
9:30 am (sharp) - 11:00 am
Meet at Visitor Center

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 is a recurring bi-weekly event and open to anyone who wants to make B**g the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

04/19/2026

Earth Day 2026 Event
April 22, 2024
1:00pm - 2:30pm Earth Day Crafts @ Visitor Center
2:30pm - 4:00pm Nature Hike
Location: Visitor Center

Join us for an afternoon of Earth Day crafts and a hike as we celebrate Earth Day’s 56th anniversary. Founded on April 22, 1970 by Ga***rd Nelson, the late U.S. Senator and Governor of Wisconsin, Earth Day is now celebrated world wide.

Start at Visitor Center to learn about our planet by making Earth Day crafts using recycled materials. Bring your own recycled material or use some provided. Then join a guided hike on one of the trails and learn about the unique eco-systems at B**g.

Please dress for the weather conditions.

04/13/2026

Spring Astronomy Day
April 25 Multiple Events throughout the day
1:00PM – 3:00PM Demonstrations and presentations
7:00PM – 10:30PM Star Gazing (come early for set up)

1PM to 3PM To be held in and around the Visitor Center. Demonstrations and presentations on astronomy. What stars are made of, how they work, types of stars and planets, etc. See your weigh and how high you can jump on different planets. Walk on a scale model of our Solar System.

7PM to 10:30PM To be held at Park Lot F. Telescope Set-Up Assistance and Star Gazing. Bring your own telescope, or binoculars, or use telescopes by Tom Harper. Tom will be there to assist and explain.

Things you might see that night.... Jupiter, the king of planets, waxing Gibbous moon, Venus, stars, clusters, galaxies and more.

This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather.

A state park sticker or day pass required and carpooling is encouraged to hold down stray light.

04/13/2026

Beautiful Bird Photography
April 25 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Introduction at 6AM
Meet at the B**g Visitor Center parking lot

Join the B**g Naturalist Association and Capturing Kenosha to Photograph Birds and Other Wildlife at B**g!!!

Wear your boots and camo clothing to get closer to the waterfowl.

While 6:00 AM is the best time to photograph birds and wildlife, the event is open all day until 7PM.

Capturing Kenosha is accepting photos for consideration in their next year’s fundraising calendar. At B**g there are waterfowl hunting blinds not reserved and available to use on a first come basis, plus over 4,500 acres with many kinds of birds.

For more details:
BNA: https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/
Capturing Kenosha: https://www.capturingkenosha.com/

A State park sticker of day pass is required to enter the park.

04/13/2026

Nature Journal & Sketch
April 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Nature Journal & Sketch
Saturday, April 18th
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet at the Visitor Center

Take the chance to slow down and observe nature. Record your observations in your own way! Whether your forte is words or art, you can find the perfect way to capture a unique moment at the park!

Please bring your own supplies or use some of ours.

Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

04/02/2026