Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Resources for Educators

The following teaching materials are available for teachers and youth leaders to borrow. Please call ahead to reserve teaching materials and to arrange for equipment training (as needed) and pickup.

In Touch with Nature Bucket Tour

A self-guided tour for grades K -2 in which students use their senses to explore nature. Buckets containing fun games and activities are set out on the trail and an outline is sent to teachers ahead of time. Often used in conjunction with a naturalist-led tour.

Watch for Wildlife Bucket Tour

A self-guided tour for grades 3 - 4 in which students explore signs, homes and habitats of wildlife. Buckets containing fun games and activities are set out on trail and an outline is sent to teachers ahead of time. Often used in conjunction with a naturalist-led tour.

Habitat Safari Bucket Tour

A self-guided tour for grades 5 - 7 in which students explore and compare three different habitats--pond, prairie, and forest. Buckets containing activities are available and an outline is sent to teachers ahead of time. Often used in conjunction with a naturalist-led tour.

Forest Park Pack

Discover Wisconsin's forest resources, inhabitants, and how humans interact with and depend on our forests. Packed with hands-on activities and supplies enough for a classroom. The pack may be checked out for up to two weeks. Activities are appropriate for the classroom and for a field trip. Appropriate for grades 4 and up.

World of the Whitetail Activity Box

Learn about the life and biology of Whitetail Deer. Discover what they eat, how they live, and how they interact with humans. Trunks are loaded with hands-on activities and can be checked out for up to two weeks. Activities are appropriate for classroom or for a field trip. Box is appropriate for all grade levels.

Compass Set

A set of 30 compasses with a demonstration compass is available for on-property use. A program outline and game instructions can be sent to teachers ahead and a compass game can be set up for use. Appropriate for grades 6 and up.

Loaner Fishing Poles and Tackle

Up to 32 closed-reel fishing poles available. Complete with rod, reel, hooks, bobbers, sinkers, and practice plugs. You do need to supply your own bait. Anyone over 16 needs a fishing license. You may check them out for up to one week for off-property use or use them on property.

Contact

Beth Goeppinger
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
Phone (262) 878-5607
Fax (262) 878-5615