Events

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, September 24th Please join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday, September 24th!  Please arrive at the RBSRA Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 4:30 pm … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

Fall Seed Scatter!!! Saturday, September 28th Meet our Natural Resources Educator, Emily, at the Visitor's Center for a fun seed project! Use mud and seeds to make "Seed Bombs" then, … Continue reading "Fall Seed Scatter!!!"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, September 28th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Meditation/Sensory Hike Saturday, October 5th Meet at the Visitor Center and spend an hour in nature, bathing in forest light and seasonal change. Take a breather and connect with nature … Continue reading "Meditation/Sensory Hike"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians Saturday, October 5th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians"

  Knee High Naturalist:  Bats!!! Thursday, October 10th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about bats! Meet at Shelter … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Bats!!!"

  Astronomy Day: Solar Viewing Saturday, October 12th Meet at the Parking Lot near Urban Pond/Shelter 2 for a chance to see the sun through a telescope!  Join Tom, our … Continue reading "Astronomy Day: Solar Viewing"

  Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Quarter Moon Observation!!! Saturday, October 12th Join Tom, BNA's amazing volunteer astronomer, and Emily, RBSRA Natural Resources Educator at Lot F for a fantastic … Continue reading "Astronomy Day: Star Gazing & Quarter Moon Observation!!!"

  Groundwater Talk & Demo Saturday, October 19th Learn about the importance of groundwater, and see a demo of how groundwater moves through the ecosystem. Emily, RBSRA's Natural Resources Educator, will demo the groundwater model, which shows a "slice" or cross-section representation of the Earth, allowing visitors to "see" how groundwater flows, it's impact on … Continue reading "Groundwater Talk & Demo"

  Watercolor Class:  Autumn Leaves!! Visit our park this month and create colorful leaf watercolor paintings inspired by the gorgeous fall colors at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Practice watercolor and printing methods to create frameable art! All materials and supplies will be provided. There is no class fee for this event. This event is … Continue reading "Watercolor Class:  Autumn Leaves!!"