BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Accessible Hike - Vista Trail!!! Enjoy the peacefulness of this accessible nature trail as you enter a beautiful hardwood forest and go past a small pond. Led by our … Continue reading "Accessible Hike – Vista Trail!!! (Updated Information)"
RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Sunday, December 2nd: Decorative Door Swags Session 1: 8:30 am - 10:00 am Session 2: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Join us for our annual … Continue reading "Winter Greenery Class – Decorative Door Swags!"
RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Saturday, December 9th: Porch Pots & Gnomes! Session 3: 8:30 am - 10:00 am: Porch Pots Session 4: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Gnomes Join … Continue reading "Winter Greenery Class – Porch Pots & Gnomes!"
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!!!"
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!!!"