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 to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water! For everyone's safety, please … 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, … 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 … Continue reading "Watercolor Class:  Autumn Leaves!!"