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SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter! \nLearn 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 our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-26/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
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SUMMARY:Accessible Hike - Vista Trail!!!  (Updated Information)
DESCRIPTION:  \nAccessible Hike – Vista Trail!!! \nEnjoy the peacefulness of this accessible nature trail as you enter a beautiful hardwood forest and go past a small pond.  Led by our Natural Resources Educator\, you will learn about the unique features of this less-used area at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.   Individuals of limited mobility are encouraged to bring an all-terrain vehicle/adaptive equipment. \nMeet at the Visa Parking Lot.  (Take 142 West from the Visitors Center and turn right on County Road B; turn left into Vista parking lot.)  Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/rhodes-road-champion-tree-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Trailhead\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20230922T212617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T210411Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Greenery Class - Decorative Door Swags!
DESCRIPTION:RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! \nSunday\, December 2nd:  Decorative Door Swags\n \n\nSession 1:  8:30 am – 10:00 am\nSession 2: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm\n\nJoin us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes.  Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations\, gnomes\, porch pots and more! \nThere is a $20 class fee for the Decorative Door Swags classes. \nPlease email Emily\, our Natural Resources Educator\, at emily.jacobson@wisconsin.gov to determine availability for the session that you want to attend.  If there is space available then you will receive a return call with additional information and requesting payment. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/winter-greenery-classes-november-26th-december-2nd/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20230922T213627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T210324Z
UID:6713-1702110600-1702123200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Winter Greenery Class - Porch Pots & Gnomes!
DESCRIPTION:RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! \nSaturday\, December 9th:  Porch Pots & Gnomes!\n \n\nSession 3:  8:30 am – 10:00 am:   Porch Pots\n\nSession 4: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm:  Gnomes\n\n\nJoin us for our annual Winter Greenery Classes.  Use natural greenery from the park to create beautiful door decorations\, gnomes\, porch pots and more! \nThere is a $30 class fee for the Porch Pot and Gnomes greenery classes. \nPlease email Emily\, our Natural Resources Educator\, at emily.jacobson@wisconsin.gov to determine availability for the session that you want to attend.  If there is space available then you will receive a return call with additional information and requesting payment. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/winter-greenery-classes-november-26th-december-2nd-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T162753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T162753Z
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SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter! \nLearn 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 our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-28/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T164143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T164222Z
UID:6778-1704114000-1704121200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:First Day Hike - Welcome 2024!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nFirst Day Hike – Welcome 2024!!!     \nMonday\, January 1st!! \nKick off the new year and join us for our annual First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  We will likely hike the Green or Blue Trail but TBD based on the afternoon’s weather and trail conditions. \n  \nWe will also have a campfire going so that you can warm up before and after the hike! \nWhat a beautiful and refreshing way to start out the new year! \n All 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/first-day-hike-welcome-2024/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T195817Z
UID:6809-1704555000-1704560400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl & Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowl & Encounter!!! \nLearn all about owls and what makes them special birds of prey! \nEncounter two special owl ambassadors\, who are cared for by master falconer\, Ed Foster.  Get a close look at these majestic creatures and engage in a question-and-answer session with Ed about the owls. \nEnjoy a presentation by our Natural Resources Educator\, Emily\, and afterwards\, head outside for a hike with Emily to listen for owl calls and maybe even spot on owl! \n  \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/owl-prowl-encounter/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240115T212009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T212558Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Registration Open Through July 8th!!
DESCRIPTION:2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong –\nRegistration Open Through July 8th!! \nBNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) \nClasses will be held on Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday\, beginning Monday\, July 8th and ending Thursday\, July 18th (“Graduation Day”.)   Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields.  The course involves 40 hours of training in natural history\, interpretation and conservation stewardship. \nOnce trained\, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas:  education/interpretation\, stewardship or citizen science.  To maintain certification\, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training. \nFor more information about the Master Naturalist program\, please visit www.wimasternaturalist.org \nLook for the program offered by the Bong Naturalist Association or click on “Bong Naturalist Association” below! \nhttps://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2024/ \nRegistration is open through July 8th.  If you are unable to register online then please contact:  info@wimasternaturalist.org. \nFor other questions\, contact us at bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/2024-master-naturalist-volunteer-training-at-bong-registration-now-open/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T171203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T171203Z
UID:6818-1704967200-1704972600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  A Snowy Day!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist:  A Snowy Day!! \nBring your 3 to 5-year-old to the park and learn about the special substance that falls from the sky in the winter! \n\nHow and why does snow fall?\nHow do animals use the snow to help them?\n\nExplore together with your children!  Please pre-register before Tuesday\, January 9th\, by calling 262-878-5613 and leaving the number and ages of the children that will be attending! \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome but please let us know to expect them.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \nWe always plan to be outside\, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-a-snowy-day/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T171705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T210154Z
UID:6823-1705154400-1705158000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter! \nLearn 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 our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-29/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T191836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T191836Z
UID:6837-1706095800-1706103000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Needle Felted Owl!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nNeedle Felted Owl!! \nBring a bag lunch (if you would like) and enjoy a fun craft at the park!  Winter is the season when owls are nesting\, so in honor of this season\, we will needle felt cute owls out of wool. \nLearn the needle felting technique using wool roving. \nThis class is designed for adults or youth 12 years and older accompanied by a helpful adult.  Please pre-register for the class by calling 262-878-5613. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/needle-felted-owl/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T172141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T172141Z
UID:6828-1706364000-1706367600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter!!! \nLearn 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 our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-30/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T172418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T172418Z
UID:6831-1706968800-1706972400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter!! \nLearn 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 our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-31/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T211206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T211206Z
UID:6845-1707386400-1707391800@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  Owl Babies!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist:  Owl Babies!!\n \nBring your 3 to 5-year-old to the park and learn about these unique birds of prey! \nExplore together with your children!  Please pre-register before Tuesday\, February 6th\, by calling 262-878-5613 and leaving the number and ages of the children that will be attending! \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome but please let us know to expect them.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \nWe always plan to be outside\, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-owl-babies/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T193726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T193726Z
UID:6849-1707588000-1707595200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Return to Romance!!!
DESCRIPTION:Return to Romance!! \nCelebrate love with Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s annual Return to Romance!  Bring a special someone who makes you feel loved and enjoy a winter hike\, campfire\, music and some tasty goodies! \nThis event will have both indoor and outdoor components\, so please dress for the weather. \nMeet in the Visitor Center.  There is an event fee of $8 per person or $15 per couple. \n \n  \nRegistration is required.  Please call 262-878-5613. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/return-to-romance/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T195018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T195018Z
UID:6855-1708167600-1708173000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tracks Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nWinter Tracks Hike!!! \nDress for the weather and head out into the winter wonderland that is Richard Bong State Recreation Area this month! \nObserve the unique seasonal changes and watch for animal tracks! \nMeet at the Visitor’s Center and be ready to be amazed by the wonders of RBSRA. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/winter-tracks-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T192756Z
UID:6833-1708178400-1708182000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter!! \nLearn 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 our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-32/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T190554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T190554Z
UID:6835-1708783200-1708786800@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter!! \nLearn 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 our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-33/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20231126T195715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T213516Z
UID:6865-1708792200-1708797600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nFull Moon Hike!! \nJoin us at dusk to discuss lunar cycles and enjoy a gorgeous sunset hike with our Natural Resources Educator.  Meet at the Visitor Center and expect to hike about 2 miles.  As we will be hiking at dusk\, please plan for low light and possible weather conditions; we will have snowshoes available if the weather determines need. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240229T235857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T153828Z
UID:6993-1709384400-1709393400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Aldo Leopold  Day!!!
DESCRIPTION:Aldo Leopold Day!!! \nPlease join RBSRA and the BNA as we celebrate the life and significant contributions of Aldo Leopold!!! \nDate:  March 2\, 2024 \nTime:  1 – 3:30 p.m. \n \n  \n  \nAldo Leopold Day Events: \n1 – 2 p.m.\nDrop-In Leopold Crafts\n► Miniature Leopold benches – Make your own miniature Aldo Leopold bench (Cost – $5/bench to cover materials)\n► Nature journal workshop\n► Nature sketching \n2:30 – 3:30 p.m.\nGuided Journal Hike\n► Hike to observe like Aldo and Nina!\nPractice nature journaling as we take a guided hike and discuss the\nimportance of the Leopold records. \nInterested in ordering your own hand-crafted (full-sized) Aldo Leopold Bench for your home/garden?  Please check the Home Page/BNA News tab with details and a link to the order form! \n*Photo and quotes  courtesy of the Aldo Leopold Foundation\nand University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives \nAll programs require a 2024 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/aldo-leopold-day/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240301T215300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T215300Z
UID:7006-1710410400-1710415800@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalists:  Who's Been Here?
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist:  Who’s Been Here? \nBring your 3-5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! \nLearn about the clues and signs that animals leave behind for us to find! \nMeet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages\, or any special circumstances\, then please leave a message at 262-878-5609 so that we can prepare to accommodate your group. \nPrograms are free\, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \nWe always plan to be outside\, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalists-whos-been-here/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240301T220705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T144255Z
UID:7011-1710597600-1710603000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, March 16th \nLearn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures! \nIf you are lucky and brave\, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nAll programs require a 2024 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240302T152435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T155031Z
UID:7015-1710617400-1710622800@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Quarter Moon\, Stars & Planets Observation!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nQuarter Moon\, Stars & Planets Observation!!! \nSaturday\, March 16th \nMeet a half hour after sunset  – at  7:30 pm – for a quarter moon observation!  In addition to the quarter moon\, we will be looking at stars and planets\, if visible.  Bring binoculars or take a peek through a telescope.  Be sure to ask our knowledgeable volunteer\, Tom\, questions about the stars\, planets\, and solar systems of our universe. \nMeet at Parking Lot F near the observation tower. \nJust a reminder to dress for being outside at night.  Should there be 40% or more clouds then the event will be rescheduled. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.\n \nImage courtesy of Tom Harper!
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/quarter-moon-stars-planets-observation/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240302T154813Z
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UID:7030-1710842400-1710846000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpring Equinox Hike!!! \nTuesday\, March 19th \nEnjoy the first crisp morning of Spring and celebrate the Equinox with a hike around Richard Bong State Recreation Area!  Meet at the Visitor Center but be prepared to drive to another location in the park. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/spring-equinox-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240314T145654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T191858Z
UID:7189-1711197000-1711200600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Safely Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse!!!
DESCRIPTION:Safely Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse!!! \nLearn where you can find good information about the April 8th Solar eclipse and how to safely watch the eclipse as it happens. \nAll ages welcome but children should be accompanied by an adult. \nMeet at Shelter 1. \n\n\n\nFor more information on the April 8th solar eclipse\, please check out the 2024 Solar Eclipse website by clicking on the following link or copying the address and pasting it in your browser:  https://eclipse2024.org/\nFor more information on the April 8th solar eclipse and additional upcoming solar/lunar events\, please click on the timeandate.com link or copy and paste it in your browser at:  https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/kenosha?iso=20240408\n\n\n\nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \nPhoto courtesy of timeandate.com \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/safely-viewing-the-april-8th-solar-eclipse/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240302T155639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T155736Z
UID:7043-1711202400-1711207800@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, March 23rd \nLearn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures. \nIf you are lucky and brave\, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nAll programs require a 2024 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240302T160920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T145832Z
UID:7046-1711216800-1711224000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Camp Cooking & Sunset Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:Camp Cooking & Sunset Hike!!! \nSaturday\, March 23rd \nMeet to celebrate Sunrise Campground opening with some camp cooking and a sunset hike!  First enjoy building a fire and preparing a delicious campfire dessert. \nThen join us for a gorgeous sunset hike!  If you stick around the fire after dark\, maybe you can convince Emily\, RBSRA’s Natural Resources Educator\, to sing a few tunes! \nDress for the weather (think Spring!) and meet at the fire pit near Shelter 1. \nAll programs require a 2024 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/camp-cooking-sunset-hike/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240302T162155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T143343Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft:  Paper Making!!!
DESCRIPTION:Drop-In Craft: Paper Making!!! \nSaturday\, March 30th \nDrop-in event:  Stop by the picnic tables\, behind the Visitor Center\, to learn how to make your own paper and create cute bookmarks and note paper! \nAll programs require a 2024 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/drop-in-craft-paper-making/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240302T165458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T184027Z
UID:7060-1712829600-1712835000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  Signs of Spring!!!
DESCRIPTION:Knee High Naturalist: Signs of Spring!!! \nThursday\, April 11th \nSigns of Spring!   Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! \nLearn about the signs of spring!  Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages\, or any special circumstances\, then please leave a message at 262-878-5609 so that we can prepare to accommodate your group. \nPrograms are free\, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \nWe always plan to be outside\, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-signs-of-spring/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144535
CREATED:20240306T224829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T224829Z
UID:7069-1713016800-1713022200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, April 13th \nLearn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures. \nIf you are lucky and brave\, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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