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SUMMARY:Please Join Us for Battling Invasives at Bong!!!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Battling Invasives at Bong!!! \nSaturday\, April 27th \nInvasive plants compromise the survival of native plants.  Learn about the types of invasive plants growing at Bong and methods to control them. \nA short presentation will be followed by an outdoor activity which will allow participants the opportunity to ID garlic mustard and to assist with its proper removal. \nMeet in the Visitor Center auditorium.  The program will take place in the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC) and surrounding area. \nGardening gloves are recommended. \nNote:  This program is targeted toward adults and families with middle through high-school aged children. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/battling-invasives-at-bong/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cancelled:  Run\, Walk or Paint For the Trees and Support Forest Health at RBSRA
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration\, RBSRA has cancelled this event.  \nThank you for your understanding. \nRun\, Walk or Paint For the Trees and Support Forest Health at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA!)\n \nFriday\, April 26th and Saturday\, April 27th \nThe Wisconsin DNR is one of several states participating in the “Happy Little Trees” program.  RBSRA is hosting a fun multiple event and multiple day program to support tree planting and forest protection in state parks. \nActivities:  Painting Classes and Happy Little Tree 5k Run/Walk\n \nBob Ross Style Oil Painting Classes:  Led by a certified Bob Ross instructor\, create a beautiful painting using Bob Ross painting techniques.  All supplies are provided! \n“Spring Trail” – Friday\, 4/26 am\n\nFriday\, April 26th:  10:00 am – Noon     Cost:  $50       Painting: RBSRA Landscape:  “Spring Trail”\n\n  \n  \n“Prairie Sunset” – Friday\, 4/26 pm\n\nFriday\, April 26th:  1:00 – 3:00 pm         Cost:  $50       Painting:  RBSRA Landscape:  “Prairie Sunset”\n\n  \n  \n  \n\nSaturday\, April 27th:  Noon – 4:00 pm  Cost $75 Painting:  Official Bob Ross Painting:  “Mountain Serenity”\n\n“Mountain Serenity”\nMeet at the “Volunteer Shed” located on Rhodes Road (the service road) to the Champion Tree Trail. \nTo register for Bob Ross Style Oil Painting Classes: \n\nEntrance Station (Saturdays & Sundays only in March) – 262-676-5600; or\nCall/email Emily Cole\, RBSRA Natural Resources Educator\, at 262-878-5609 or email emily.cole@wisconsin.gov\n\nPlease register early as painting classes have limited space. \n  \n \n  \nHappy Little 5K Run/Walk:  Inspired by Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors\, RBSRA is hosting Run for the Trees:  Happy Little (Virtual) 5K. \n\nDate:  Friday and Saturday\, April 26th and 27th\nTime:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\nWhile runners\, walkers and hikers can complete their official 5K anytime between April 22-26\, RBSRA is also hosting a casual (not timed) 5k run/walk from Monday\, April 22nd through Saturday\, April 27th .  Explore the north side of the park – near the Champion Tree Trail* – on a marked 5k course; however\, due to trail conditions the course location may be changed.  (See separate calendar entry for additional Bong events – include a visit from Smokey Bear – on Friday and Saturday\, April 26th and April 27th.) \nTo register for the official Wisconsin DNR Happy Little 5K Run/Walk (and receive your fun swag)\, click on the following link:  dnr.wisconsin.gov/tiny/2541. \n*Champion Tree Trail location:  using the RBSRA map\, the Champion Tree Trail is located along Rhodes Road (service road) North of 142.  Enjoy the walk along the road (purple dotted line) to the trailhead. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park Entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/cancelled-run-walk-or-paint-for-the-trees-and-support-forest-health-at-rbsra/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cancelled:  Meet Smokey Bear & Enjoy Arbor Day and Champion Tree Art Activities
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration\, RBSRA has cancelled this event. \n Thank you for your understanding. \n \nMeet Smokey Bear & Enjoy Arbor Day and Champion Tree Art Activities \nFriday\, April 26th and Saturday\, April 27th \nRichard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) is buzzing with activities during the Happy Little Trees events and on Arbor Day!  (See separate 4/26 and 4/27 posts for more details.) \nTime:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm \n\nSmokey Bear is visiting RBSRA!   Smokey Bear will be joining RBSRA and BNA to celebrate our Happy Little Trees events and Arbor Day at the park.  Keep an eye out for Smokey Bear and be sure to take a picture with everyone’s favorite bear.\nChampion Tree art activities!  Join us at our Champion Tree Trail (north of 142*) for a variety of art activities honoring our trees at RBSRA.  Hike the short Champion Tree Trail and see the unique trees on the trail including our former champion Bald Cypress tree as well as a Ginkgo and Kentucky Coffee Tree.\nHappy Little Tree  walk/run – enjoy a casual 5K walk/run starting in the area of the Champion Tree Trail.  Explore new areas of the park on this casual (not timed) hike.  (A marked – casual – trail will be available from Monday\, April 22nd through Saturday\, April 27th!\n\n \n\nBob Ross Style Oil Painting Class:  Led by a certified Bob Ross instructor\, create a beautiful painting using Bob Ross painting techniques.  All supplies are provided!\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 26th:  10:00 am – Noon     Cost:  $50       Painting: RBSRA Landscape:  “Spring Trail”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 27th: Noon – 4:00 pm  Cost $75          Painting:  Official Bob Ross Painting:  “Mountain Serenity”\n\n\n\n\n\nSee separate 4/26 and 4/27 posts for additional details on these amazing classes.\nTo register for Bob Ross Style Oil Painting Classes:\n\nEntrance Station (Saturdays & Sundays only in March) – 262-676-5600; or\nCall/email Emily Cole\, RBSRA Natural Resources Educator\, at 262-878-5609 or email emily.cole@wisconsin.gov\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Champion Tree Trail location:  using the RBSRA map\, the Champion Tree Trail is located along Rhodes Road (service road) North of 142.  Enjoy the walk along the road (purple dotted line) to the trailhead.\n \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park Entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/cancelled-meet-smokey-bear-enjoy-arbor-day-and-champion-tree-art-activities/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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