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SUMMARY:Creatures of the Night Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:Creatures of the Night Hike!!! \nSaturday\, August 16th \nMeet at the Visitor Center and be prepared to hike around 2 miles. Learn to listen for frogs\, and watch for bats\, moths\, and other nighttime creatures. \n \nLearn how biologists study bat echolocation and practice acoustic monitoring. Red flashlights\, long pants\, and bug spray are recommended\, some red flashlights will be available to borrow. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/creatures-of-the-night-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T214719Z
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!\n \nTuesday\, August 19th \n  \nMake a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, August 19th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. \nPlease wear bright colors\, apply tick protection\, wear proper footwear and bring water! \nFor everyone’s safety\, please do not bring children or pets. \nThis is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-28/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250213T192910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T192910Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Explore Family Club - Hidden Pictures Hunt!!!
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explore Family Club – Hidden Pictures Hunt!!! \nAugust 21st  \n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nJoin us on August 21st for Nature Explore Family Club!    Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th. \n \nHIDDEN PICTURES HUNT:  If you really look closely at tree bark and other natural items and use your creativity\, sometimes you’ll be able to find hidden pictures. Let’s go outside today and see what there is to find! \nChildren are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them.  The program includes story times\, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class. \n\nFor children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;\n10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;\nBring your own snack.  Optional:  bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!\nRegistration required 262.878.5601\n\nFamily Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages\, interests and abilities. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-explore-family-club-hidden-pictures-hunt/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T161556Z
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SUMMARY:Schlitz Audubon Presents:  Beaks & Talons!!!
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Schlitz Audubon website\n  \nSchlitz Audubon Presents: Beaks & Talons!!! \nSaturday\, August 23rd \nPlease join the Schlitz Audubon educators for a special interactive program comparing falcons\, hawks\, and owls. \nPhoto: Sky Walker – Red Tail – Schlitz Audubon\n\nWhich bird is the fastest?\nWhich has silent flight?\n\nPhoto: Perseus – Barred Owl – Schlitz Audubon\nThis is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! \nBNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the 2025 Kenosha Community Foundation\, Creativity by Kids\, grant award.  BNA extends our deepest appreciation for this generous grant award. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/schlitz-audubon-presents-beaks-talons/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250213T193415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T193415Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Explore Family Club - Your Special Path!!!
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explore Family Club – Your Special Path!!! \nAugust 28th  \n10:00 am – 11:30 am \nJoin us on August 28th for our last Nature Explore Family Club program of the season!    Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from July 31st through August 28th. \n \nYOUR SPECIAL PATH:  In today’s program we will take a walk in nature and hunt for interesting things. As you explore\, let your senses go to work. Really listen\, look\, smell and feel! Make mental notes of things most interesting to you. Later you will make a “map” of your special path. \nChildren are able to develop skills and understandings in many areas of development at the same time as they engage in meaningful explorations of the world around them.  The program includes story times\, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class. \n\nFor children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult to enjoy outdoor experiences;\n10:00 – 11:30 Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom behind the Visitor Building at Gathering #2;\nBring your own snack.  Optional:  bring your own lunch for an additional story at 11:30-12:00!\nRegistration required 262.878.5601\n\nFamily Club Adventure Activities support a wide range of ages\, interests and abilities. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-explore-family-club-your-special-path-2/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, August 30th \nLearn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! \nLearn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nJust a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-23/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250822T233437Z
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UID:8693-1756584000-1756591200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation!!!   Star Gazing: 8:00 - 10:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:  \nAstronomy Observation!!! \nSaturday\, August 30th \nSolar Observation  1:00 – 3:00 pm\nStar Gazing  8:00 – 10:00 pm \nWe celebrated the sun earlier today – now let’s celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day!  Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate or take a peak through one of Tom’s\, our resident volunteer astronomer\, telescopes. \nCourtesy Tom Harper\nThis afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares.  This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky! \n\nMeet in Parking Lot F\n\n  \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-observation-star-gazing-800-1000-pm/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Observation!!!
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nNight Sky Observation!!! \nSaturday\, August 30th \nJoin us on Saturday\, August 30th\, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! \nBring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper\, our volunteer astronomer\, how to focus and calibrate. \nDiscover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own telescope or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up! \nPhoto Courtesy NASA\n9– 11 p.m. Night Sky\nMeet in Parking Lot F \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/night-sky-observation/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T155639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T155916Z
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, September 6th \nLearn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! \nLearn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nJust a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-24/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250202T223810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T215040Z
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!\n \nTuesday\, September 9th \n  \nMake a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, September 9th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. \nPlease wear bright colors\, apply tick protection\, wear proper footwear and bring water! \nFor everyone’s safety\, please do not bring children or pets. \nThis is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-29/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250903T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T214305Z
UID:8699-1757584800-1757590200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  Crawling & Hopping Insects
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, September 11th \nKnee High Naturalist:  Crawling & Hopping Insects \nBring your 3 to 5 year old\, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about crawling and hopping insects!  Enjoy a story\, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! \nMeet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages or any special circumstances\, then please call 262-818-1712 and\, if necessary\, leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group. \nPrograms are free\, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \n\nWe always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather\, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.\nOur program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.\n\nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-crawling-hopping-insects-2/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T160045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T160045Z
UID:8716-1757772000-1757775600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, September 13th \nLearn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! \nLearn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nJust a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-25/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250202T224147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T215130Z
UID:8171-1758648600-1758654000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!\n \nTuesday\, September 23rd \n  \nMake a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for our last scheduled 2025 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, September 23rd!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. \nPlease wear bright colors\, apply tick protection\, wear proper footwear and bring water! \nFor everyone’s safety\, please do not bring children or pets. \nNote:  if October weather is favorable then please check back to see if any additional Adopt a Highway dates have been added! \nThis is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-30/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T161440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T161440Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (7 - 10 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Astronomy Observation:   \nSolar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (7 – 10 pm) \nSaturday\, September 27th \nJoin us on Saturday\, September 27th\, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! \nBring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper\, our volunteer astronomer\, how to focus and calibrate. \n \nView sun spots and solar flares\, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon and\, in the evening\, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up! \n \n1-3 p.m. Solar Observation\nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2). \n7 – 10 p.m. Night Sky\nMeet in Parking Lot F \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-observation-solar-viewing-1-3-pm-star-gazing-7-10-pm/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T160453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T160453Z
UID:8719-1758999600-1759010400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation!!!   Star Gazing:  7:00 - 10:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:  \nAstronomy Observation!!! \nSaturday\, September 27th \nSolar Observation  1:00 – 3:00 pm\nStar Gazing  7:00 – 10:00 pm \nWe celebrated the sun earlier today – now let’s celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day!  Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate or take a peak through one of Tom’s\, our resident volunteer astronomer\, telescopes. \nCourtesy Tom Harper\nThis afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares.  This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky! \n\nMeet in Parking Lot F\n\n  \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-observation-star-gazing-700-1000-pm/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T185441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T191838Z
UID:8726-1759582800-1759590000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:NASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! Solar Viewing:  1-3 pm; Observe the Moon Clinic and Viewing:  5:30 - 9:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night\n  \nNASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! \n\n\nNews Flash:  RBSRA is a host site for NASA’s annual International Observe the Moon Celebration! \nPlease join RBSRA and the BNA for a day and night of lunar-related events and activities as we come together to celebrate our connection to the Moon!! \n\n\n  \n  \n1-3 p.m. Solar Viewing—Parking Lot near Shelter 2 \n5:30 p.m. Telescope Set Up—Parking Lot F \n6:30-9 p.m. Astronomy Viewing—Parking Lot F \n\nRBSRA/BNA Activities: \n\n \nAfternoon Program – Shelter 2;  1-3:00 PM  \nJoin our Natural Resources Educator\, Emily Cole\, and Tom Harper\, our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer\, for an afternoon of solar viewing as well as to learn about the moon\, stars\, planets and solar systems of our universe. \nEnjoy Moon-related activities and information including a scale model hike of the solar system! \nCourtesy Tom Harper\n  \nEvening Program at Parking  – Lot F;    5:30 PM – 9:00 PM  \nJoin Tom Harper and Emily Cole as we view the night sky.  Tom will talk about the Moon’s features that are visible with the unaided eye and as well as what to expect to see as the Waxing Gibbous Moon shines brightly in the night sky. \nCourtesy NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night\n\n5:30 PM  Start – How to Use a Telescope for Observing the Night Sky Clinic – Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to set up and use it to observe the night sky.\n6:30 PM Start – Watch the moon rise and observe it through binoculars or a telescope.  And\, as the night gets dark we will see stars\, planets\, and maybe a galaxy or two.\n\nWe will have some equipment set up\, but feel free to bring your own binoculars and telescopes as well! \n  \nFor additional NASA International Observe the Moon Night information: \nPhoto Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\n\nClick on the NASA International Observe the Moon Night website link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/\n\n  \n  \nCourtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\n\nMake a Moon Observation Journal – Download the journal from the above website and Observe the Moon each night for 30 days.  Write down the date\, time and draw the Moon as you see it.   https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/12/moon-observation-journal/?site=observe%20the%20moon\n\n  \nPhoto Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\n  \n\nWant to save/download a map of the Moon?  Click on the following NASA link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/443/2025-moon-maps-for-international-observe-the-moon-night/?site=observe%20the%20moon\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at this amazing event!! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nasas-international-observe-the-moon-day-night/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T191418Z
UID:8752-1759599000-1759611600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:NASA’S International Observe the Moon Night!!!  Moon Clinic & Observation:  5:30 - 9:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\n  \nNASA’S International Observe the Moon Day & Night!!! \n\n\nNews Flash:  RBSRA is a host site for NASA’s annual International Observe the Moon Celebration! \nPlease join RBSRA and the BNA for a day and night of lunar-related events and activities as we come together to celebrate our connection to the Moon!! \n\n\n  \n  \n1-3 p.m. Solar Viewing—Parking Lot near Shelter 2 \n5:30 p.m. Telescope Set Up—Parking Lot F \n6:30-9 p.m. Astronomy Viewing—Parking Lot F \n\nRBSRA/BNA Activities: \n\nPhoto Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\nAfternoon Program – Shelter 2;  1-3:00 PM  \nJoin our Natural Resources Educator\, Emily Cole\, and Tom Harper\, our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer\, for an afternoon of solar viewing as well as to learn about the moon\, stars\, planets and solar systems of our universe. \nEnjoy Moon-related activities and information including a scale model hike of the solar system! \n  \nCourtesy Tom Harper\n  \nEvening Program at Parking  – Lot F;    5:30 PM – 9:00 PM  \nJoin Tom Harper and Emily Cole as we view the night sky.  Tom will talk about the Moon’s features that are visible with the unaided eye and as well as what to expect to see as the Waxing Gibbous Moon shines brightly in the night sky. \n  \nCourtesy NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night\n\n5:30 PM  Start – How to Use a Telescope for Observing the Night Sky Clinic – Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to set up and use it to observe the night sky.\n6:30 PM Start – Watch the moon rise and observe it through binoculars or a telescope.  And\, as the night gets dark we will see stars\, planets\, and maybe a galaxy or two.\n\nWe will have some equipment set up\, but feel free to bring your own binoculars and telescopes as well! \n  \nFor additional NASA International Observe the Moon Night information: \nPhoto Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\n\nClick on the NASA International Observe the Moon Night website link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/\n\n  \n  \nCourtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\n\nMake a Moon Observation Journal – Download the journal from the above website and Observe the Moon each night for 30 days.  Write down the date\, time and draw the Moon as you see it.   https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/12/moon-observation-journal/?site=observe%20the%20moon\n\n  \nPhoto Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\n  \n\nWant to save/download a map of the Moon?  Click on the following NASA link at: https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/443/2025-moon-maps-for-international-observe-the-moon-night/?site=observe%20the%20moon\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at this amazing event!! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nasas-international-observe-the-moon-night-moon-clinic-observation-530-900-pm/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250903T221633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T222240Z
UID:8702-1760004000-1760009400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  Squirrel Safari
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Wisconsin DNR\n  \nKnee High Naturalist:  Squirrel Safari \nThursday\, October 9th \nBring your 3 to 5 year old\, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about squirrels!  Enjoy a story\, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! \nMeet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages or any special circumstances\, then please call 262-818-1712 and\, if necessary\, leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group. \nPrograms are free\, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \n\nWe always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather\, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.\nOur program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.\n\nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-squirrel-safari/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T195246Z
UID:8780-1760810400-1760817600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nHalloween Hike! \nSaturday\, October 18th \nCelebrate Halloween at the park with a lighted hike!  Costumes welcome! \n\nEnjoy time around the bonfire\, concessions including s’mores and warm drinks\, and a scavenger hunt with prizes! \nMeet at Shelter 1. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/halloween-hike-2/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T193801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T193801Z
UID:8778-1761325200-1761332400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Bats of Wisconsin!!!
DESCRIPTION:Bats of Wisconsin!!! \nFriday\, October 24th \nMeet in the Visitor Center auditorium for an encore presentation about Wisconsin Bats\, from a WI Bat Ambassador and DNR Natural Resources Educator. \nAfter the presentation\, you are invited to join in a short acoustic bat monitoring hike! \nIf you plan to hike\, please bring a flashlight or headlamp—red light preferred. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/bats-of-wisconsin-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T192819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T224119Z
UID:8765-1761397200-1761404400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation:   Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (6 - 9 pm) - Cancelled Due to Weather
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Tom Harpe\nEvent Cancelled:  Mother Nature Rained on our Parade! \nAstronomy Observation:   \nSolar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (6- 9 pm) \nSaturday\, October 25th \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 25th\, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! \nBring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper\, our volunteer astronomer\, how to focus and calibrate. \n \nView sun spots and solar flares\, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon and\, in the evening\, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up! \n \n  \n  \n  \n1-3 p.m. Solar Observation\nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2). \n7 – 10 p.m. Night Sky\nMeet in Parking Lot F \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-observation-solar-viewing-1-3-pm-star-gazing-6-9-pm/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T224205Z
UID:8774-1761415200-1761426000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation!!!  Star Gazing  6:00 - 9:00 pm - Event Cancelled Due to Weather
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Tom Harper\nEvent Cancelled:  Mother Nature Rained on our Parade! \nAstronomy Observation!!! \nSaturday\, October 25th \nSolar Observation  1:00 – 3:00 pm\nStar Gazing  6:00 – 9:00 pm \nWe celebrated the sun earlier today – now let’s celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day! \nPhoto Courtesy NASA International Observe the Moon Night\nBring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate or take a peak through one of Tom’s\, our resident volunteer astronomer\, telescopes. \nThis afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares.  This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky! \n\nMeet in Parking Lot F\n\nCourtesy Tom Harper\n  \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/8774/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20251030T212702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T212702Z
UID:8858-1761897600-1761930000@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Happy Halloween!
DESCRIPTION:Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) wish you all a very Happy Halloween!
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/happy-halloween/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20251029T211057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T211057Z
UID:8855-1762005600-1762009200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, November 1st \nLearn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! \nLearn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nJust a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-26/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20251029T210152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T223412Z
UID:8853-1762596000-1762603200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Own Seed Paper!!!
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Seed Paper!!! \nSaturday\, November 8th \nDrop in between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon to discover the process of paper making. \nMelody Orban\, our volunteer Master Gardner\, will show you how to make a variety of projects including paper embedded with seeds.   This amazing seed paper will sprout and can even be planted! \nMelody will lead you through all the steps to make paper from pulp.  Learn techniques for including botanicals and seeds in your paper.  Your finished projects can be used as gifts or tags. \nMeet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/make-your-own-seed-paper/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250903T222152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T222152Z
UID:8707-1763028000-1763033400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter \nThursday\, November 13th \nBring your 3 to 5 year old\, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about how the wonderful wildlife gets ready for our cold winter months!  Enjoy a story\, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! \nMeet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages or any special circumstances\, then please call 262-818-1712 and\, if necessary\, leave a message so that we can prepare to accommodate your group. \nPrograms are free\, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \n\nWe always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather\, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.\nOur program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.\n\nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-getting-ready-for-winter/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20251106T222754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T222754Z
UID:8866-1763200800-1763206200@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Fall Seed Scatter!!!
DESCRIPTION:Fall Seed Scatter!!! \nSaturday\, November 15th \nMeet our Natural Resources Educator\, Emily\, at the Visitor’s Center for a fun seed project!  This seasonal craft and hike is perfect for all ages! \nWe will start by studying native seeds while creating seed balls to scatter. \nThen we will head out on a hike and spread seeds as we go! \nBe prepared to get a bit dirty!! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/fall-seed-scatter-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20250906T200235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T143141Z
UID:8786-1763902800-1763906400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Schlitz Audubon Presents:  Eagles & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Schlitz Audubon website\n  \nSchlitz Audubon Presents:   Eagles & Friends \nSunday\, November 23th \nTime:  1:00 – 2:00 pm \nPlease join the Schlitz Audubon educators for a special interactive program on eagles. \nThis is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! \nBNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the 2025 Kenosha Community Foundation\, Creativity by Kids\, grant award as well as through BNA funding.  BNA extends our deepest appreciation to the Kenosha Community Foundation for this generous grant award. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/save-the-date-schlitz-audubon-presents-eagles-friends/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20251112T224432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T224432Z
UID:8906-1764201600-1764287999@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Happy Thanksgiving from the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 27th \nThe Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and the staff of Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) extend our best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/happy-thanksgiving-from-the-bna/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T093646
CREATED:20251112T221941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T180124Z
UID:8892-1764421200-1764428400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) - Cancelled Due to Weather!
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nDue to Saturday’s weather conditions\, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding!   \nAstronomy Observation:   \nSolar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) \nSaturday\, November 29th \n  \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 29th\, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! \n \n  \nBring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper\, our volunteer astronomer\, how to focus and calibrate. \nView sun spots and solar flares\, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon. \nPhoto Courtesy NASA\n  \nIn the evening\, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up! \n1-3 p.m. Solar Observation\nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2). \n5 – 8 p.m. Night Sky\nMeet in Parking Lot F \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-observation-solar-viewing-1-3-pm-star-gazing-5-8-pm/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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