Observe the Night Sky
Join local astronomers to ask questions and to view the night sky. Feel fre to bring your own optics. Program is weather dependent. Activity is free but you will need … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky"
BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Join local astronomers to ask questions and to view the night sky. Feel fre to bring your own optics. Program is weather dependent. Activity is free but you will need … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky"
Drop in with a question or problem for an expert or bring your own project and just hang out. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase … Continue reading "Knit and Crochet Clinic"
Drop in with your own book, art project or coloring book. Join us in the shade for relaxation and lemonade. For all ages, stay as little or long as you … Continue reading "Read in the shade and Drink lemonade"
Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot for a walk down the Story Walk and Blue Trail for some interesting facts about the park with our superintendent, Elias Wilson.
Drop-in, put your feet up, and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the park's beautiful Vista Trail. Borrow binoculars, peruse a book, or color a masterpiece! Bring your hammock, chair, … Continue reading "Hammock Hangout"
All ages, drop-in to the Visitor Center Auditorium to create your own works of art using rocks, paint, and hot glue!
Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake, Mickey, is fed a mouse! You might even get the chance to hold or touch Mickey! Meet in the Visitor … Continue reading "Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter"
Meet in Parking Lot F to observe the night sky using telescopes or binoculars. This event is weather permitting. On overcast nights the event will be cancelled.
Your Special Path: Take a walk in nature and hunt for interesting things. As you explore, let your senses go to work. Make mental notes of things most interesting to … Continue reading "Nature Explore Family Club: Your Special Path"
Learn to read a map and use a compass, then we'll head outside to practice your new skills by playing fun compass games. Best for ages 8 and up. Meet … Continue reading "How to Stay Found"