Events

    Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike  Saturday, February 7th 6:00 - 8:00 pm Mark your calendars for BNA's annual Return to Romance event!   There will be sweets to eat, warm beverages to comfort your tummy, a gentle nature stroll in the park, a glowing campfire outside, soft music inside performed by local amateur … Continue reading "Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike"

Owl Babies - Great Horned Owl   Knee High Naturalist - February Program:  Owl Babies!!! Thursday,  February 12th 10:00 - 11:30 am Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists.  Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and, in February, learn all about owl babies!  Enjoy a … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – February Program: Owl Babies!!!"

Graphic Courtesy of the "Almanac" website   Astronomy Special Event:  Moon & Mercury at Sunset!!! Wednesday, February 18th 5:30 - 6:30 pm Location:  Parking Lot F   Shortly after sunset at 5:30PM on Feb. 18th we will be able to see* the planets Mercury and Saturn very near the 1 day old Moon which will … Continue reading "Astronomy Special Event: Moon & Mercury at Sunset!!! Event Just Added!"

Friendship Bracelet Fun!!! Saturday, February 28th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us between 10:00 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 … Continue reading "Friendship Bracelet Fun!!!"

Graphic Courtesy of NASA Science website   Note:  Event Cancelled Due to Expected Cloud Cover! Astronomy Special Event:  See a Total Lunar Eclipse and Learn How and Why They Happen!!! Tuesday, March 3rd  2:30 am - 7:00 am  Location: RBSRA Parking Lot F   Please join our BNA volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper, and experts associated … Continue reading "Astronomy Special Event: See a Total Lunar Eclipse!!! Note:  Event Cancelled Due to Expected Cloud Cover!"

Knee High Naturalist - March Program:  Fox and Friends!!! Thursday,  March 12th 10:00 - 11:30 am Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists.  Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and, in March, learn all about foxes and their friends!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – March Program: Fox and Friends!!!"

Photo credit: Farmer's Almanac website   Spring Equinox Hike!!! Friday, March 20th 9:30—11:30 a.m.     Join us in celebration of the Spring Equinox with a hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!  Bring a nature journal or just enjoy the natural beauty and crisp weather in this unique seasonal time! Meet at the Visitor … Continue reading "Spring Equinox Hike!!!"

Nature Journal & Sketch Saturday, March 28th 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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 … Continue reading "Nature Journal & Sketch"

Photo credit - 1st Qtr:  science.nasa.gov website   Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!! Saturday, March 28th 8:00 - 10:00 pm Come out to Bong where the skies are dark and the night sky will fill you with awe and wonder.  See planets, stars, clusters, maybe even a galaxy. Photo Courtesy Tom Harper Learn … Continue reading "Astronomy Monthly Event: Night Sky at Bong!!!"

Knee High Naturalist - April Program:  Cranes and Egrets!!! Thursday,  April 9th 10:00 - 11:30 am Each month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – April Program:  Cranes and Egrets!!!"