Courtesy of Tom Harper Astronomy Viewing Saturday, April 5th Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s (RBSRA) volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper, will bring his telescopes out to Parking Lot F and lead an astronomy viewing program! Stop by to expand your knowledge of the universe and take a peek through some special scopes. Meet at … Continue reading "Astronomy Viewing"
Adopt a Highway - 2025 Kick-Off!!! Tuesday, April 15th Please join us for our first 2025 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, April 15th! Please arrive at the Bong 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway – 2025 Kick-Off!!"
Knee High Naturalist – Earth Day Everyday!!! Saturday, April 19th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about our precious Earth!!! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1. If you have a large group, varied … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Earth Day Everyday!!! Now on Saturday!"
Breakfast with the Cranes!!! A New Event at RBSRA! Saturday, April 26th Bring your own beverage, and meet at Parking Lot F and the Observation tower early in the morning to watch the Sandhill Cranes! The observation tower, overlooking the nature refuge, is the perfect spot to watch the sedge of Sandhill … Continue reading "Breakfast with the Cranes!!! A New Event at RBSRA!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, April 29th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, April 29th! Please arrive at the Bong 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!!!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 6th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 6th! Please arrive at the Bong 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"
Knee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!! Saturday, May 17th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about how our busy bees are hard at work pollinating your flowers. Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!! Now on Saturday!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 20th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 20th! Please arrive at the Bong 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, June 3rd Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 3rd! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"
Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, June 17th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 17th! Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 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!!!"
