First Day of 2026 Hike at RBSRA Thursday, January 1st Time:  1:00 - 3:00 pm Ring in the new year at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) with a celebratory annual First Day hike around the green trail. Join the RBSRA/DNR Educator for a group hike along the green trail (trail may change due to … Continue reading "First Day of 2026 Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)"

  Knee High Naturalist:  Wonders of Winter!!! Thursday,  January 15th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about the wonders of winter!  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:  Wonders of Winter!!!"

  Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike  Saturday, February 7th 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 musicians, and lots of friends … Continue reading "Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike"

Owl Babies - Great Horned Owl   Knee High Naturalist:  Owl Babies!!! Thursday,  February 12th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about owl babies!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Photo: Perseus - Barred Owl - Schlitz Audubon Meet … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Owl Babies!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist:  Fox and Friends!!! Thursday,  March 12th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about foxes and their friends!  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:  Fox and Friends!!!"

Knee High Naturalist:  Cranes and Egrets!!! Thursday,  April 9th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about cranes and egrets!  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 … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Cranes and Egrets!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist:  A Time to Grow!!! Thursday,  May 14th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about growth in the natural world around us!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  A Time to Grow!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist:  Around the Pond - Frogs!!! Thursday,  June 11th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about the frogs in our ponds!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Around the Pond – Frogs!!!"

Knee High Naturalist:  Butterfly and Hungry Caterpillar Thursday,  July 9th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all caterpillars and butterflies!  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 … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Butterfly and Hungry Caterpillar"

Knee High Naturalist:  It's a Fishy Day!!! Thursday,  August 13th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about  fish!  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 … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  It’s a Fishy Day!!!"