Events

  First Day Hike - Welcome 2024!!!    Monday, January 1st!! Kick off the new year and join us for our annual First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  … Continue reading "First Day Hike – Welcome 2024!!!"

Owl Prowl & Encounter!!! Learn all about owls and what makes them special birds of prey! Encounter two special owl ambassadors, who are cared for by master falconer, Ed Foster.  … Continue reading "Owl Prowl & Encounter!!!"

2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Registration Open Through July 8th!! BNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training … Continue reading "2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Registration Open Through July 8th!!"

  Knee High Naturalist:  A Snowy Day!! Bring your 3 to 5-year-old to the park and learn about the special substance that falls from the sky in the winter! How … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: A Snowy Day!!"

  Live Snake Encounter! 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 … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!!"

  Needle Felted Owl!! Bring 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 … Continue reading "Needle Felted Owl!!!"

  Live Snake Encounter!!! 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 … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!!"

  Live Snake Encounter!! 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 … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist:  Owl Babies!! Bring your 3 to 5-year-old to the park and learn about these unique birds of prey! Explore together with your children!  Please pre-register before … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: Owl Babies!!!"

Return to Romance!! Celebrate 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, … Continue reading "Return to Romance!!!"