Events

  Spring Equinox Hike!!! Tuesday, March 19th Enjoy the first crisp morning of Spring and celebrate the Equinox with a hike around Richard Bong State Recreation Area!  Meet at the … Continue reading "Spring Equinox Hike!!!"

Safely Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse!!! Learn where you can find good information about the April 8th Solar eclipse and how to safely watch the eclipse as it happens. … Continue reading "Safely Viewing the April 8th Solar Eclipse!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, March 23rd Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Camp Cooking & Sunset Hike!!! Saturday, March 23rd Meet to celebrate Sunrise Campground opening with some camp cooking and a sunset hike!  First enjoy building a fire and preparing a … Continue reading "Camp Cooking & Sunset Hike!!!"

Drop-In Craft: Paper Making!!! Saturday, March 30th Drop-in event:  Stop by the picnic tables, behind the Visitor Center, to learn how to make your own paper and create cute bookmarks … Continue reading "Drop-In Craft: Paper Making!!!"

Knee High Naturalist: Signs of Spring!!! Thursday, April 11th Signs of Spring!   Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! Learn about the … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Signs of Spring!!!"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, April 13th 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!!!"

Cancelled Due to Weather - Rescheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm! Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, April 16th Join us for our first 2024 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway Cancelled – Due to Weather. Rescheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm!"

Spring Watercolor Class!!! Wednesday, April 17th Experiment with various watercolor methods to paint spring flowers.  Paintings and greeting cards will be created.  All supplies are provided. Advanced registration is required … Continue reading "Spring Watercolor Class!!!"

Friday, April 19th Just Added! Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Friday, April 19th Meet a half hour after sunset  - at  8:00 pm - for a quarter moon observation!  … Continue reading "Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! *Date Just Added*"