RBSRA First Day Hike!!! Wednesday, January 1st Ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)! Join a large group hike or take a self-guided hike along the green trail (trail may change due to conditions) with a special send-off at noon and 1 p.m. … Continue reading "Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) First Day Hike!!!"

Eastern Screech Owl   Birds of Prey Demonstration & Owl Prowl!!! Saturday, January 11th Learn all about owls from our Natural Resources Educator, then meet some owls and birds of prey in person. A question and answer session will be held with their caregiver, a local falconer—Ed Foster. Owl Babies - Great Horned Owl Afterwards, … Continue reading "Birds of Prey Demonstration & Owl Prowl!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist - Who's Here - Winter Tracks!!! Saturday, January 18th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about tracks!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied ages … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Who’s Here – Winter Tracks (Now on Saturdays!)"

Friendship Bracelet Fun!!! Saturday, January 25th Join us between 10 am - 2:00 pm to make fun friendship bracelets with unique chevron designs! Practice creating your own clasp and try your hand at different designs! Learn a new skill and take home a special craft or two! $5 class fee for supplies. To start your … Continue reading "Friendship Bracelet Fun!!!"

  Return to Romance!!! Saturday, February 8th Come inside, have a seat and snack on a delicious assortment of locally made sweets and bakery items. Warm your tummy as you enjoy a selection of warm beverages, and immerse yourself in music provided by a lineup of local musicians. Join us in the atrium to have … Continue reading "Return to Romance!!!"

Knee High Naturalist - Dear Deer!!! Saturday, February 15th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about deer!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Dear Deer!!! (Now on Saturdays!)"

A Gathering of Planets – Astronomy Night at RBSRA!!! Tuesday, February 25* at 5:30 pm Location: Parking Lot F On this night we will have the opportunity to see all of the major planets in the night sky. Shortly after sunset we will see Mercury and Saturn very close to each other with Venus shining … Continue reading "A Gathering of Planets – Astronomy Night at RBSRA – Event Just Added!!!"

Courtesy Fellow Mortals - Short Eared Owls   A Peek into Wildlife Rehabilitation - with Fellow Mortals & RBSRA Wildlife!!! Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Wildlife department has teamed up with Fellow Mortals to create a unique program that offers a special look into wildlife rehabilitation! Yvonne Wallace Blane, Co-founder and Director of Rehabilitation, at … Continue reading "A Peek into Wildlife Rehabilitation – with Fellow Mortals & RBSRA Wildlife!!!"

Courtesy of Tom Harper What's an Eclipse?  (1:00 - 3:00 pm) & Astronomy Viewing (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Saturday, March 8th   What's an Eclipse?  (1:00 - 3:00 pm) Richard Bong State Recreation Area's (RBSRA) volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper, will lead a short program on what eclipses are and how they happen in preparation for … Continue reading "What’s an Eclipse? (Also Astronomy Viewing tonight from 6:30 – 8:30 pm)"

Courtesy of Tom Harper   Astronomy Viewing Saturday, March 8th RBSRA's volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper, will be back tonight - in Parking Lot F with his telescopes - to lead an astronomy viewing program!  Stop by to expand your knowledge of the universe and take a peek through some special scopes. Meet at Parking Lot … Continue reading "Astronomy Viewing!!!"