Bring your binoculars, or use ours, to look and listen for newly arrived migrants as well as resident birds.  Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot. Trail TBD. All programs … Continue reading "Early Bird Hike"

Celebrate Earth Day at Richard Bong State Recreation Area with a Spring Hike with our Naturalist. Learn about the seasonal changes plants and animals are experiencing. Trail TBD based on … Continue reading "Earth Day Hike"

Make a birdbath using a terracotta plant saucer and broken plates. All materials will be supplied. Make your own design or use inspiration from one of the design books that … Continue reading "Make a Mosaic Birdbath"

  Bring your questions and any problems you’re having with a project.  Maybe you will even learn a new stitch or technique!  This class is great for beginners and those … Continue reading "Knit and Crochet Clinic"

Solar Viewing Today! Come see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe … Continue reading "Solar Viewing!"

Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!"

Open Astronomy Tonight! Get the chance to look through special telescopes and binoculars at the incredible night sky. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky"

Come one, come all! May 9th at 5:00 PM. While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway"

Discover the joy of flowers!  We will plant seeds in containers, that will eventually help beautify our Nature Explore Classroom. Registration: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Fantastic Flowers"

Experience the astonishment of migration. Bring your binoculars (or use ours) and we’ll look and listen for newly arrived birds, especially the warblers.  The trail may be wet. All programs … Continue reading "Bird Migration Hike"