Events

  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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "Astronomy Viewing!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist – Fox & Friends!!! Saturday, March 15th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about foxes, … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Fox & Friends!!!  Now on Saturdays!"

  Celebrate Spring Hike!!! Saturday, March 22nd The Spring Equinox is this week - celebrate with a Saturday hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA!) The trail that we … Continue reading "Celebrate Spring Hike!!!"

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 … 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 … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway – 2025 Kick-Off!!"