Events

  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!!"

  Eco-Halloween Hike Saturday, October 26th Join the park and the Bong Naturalist Association for our annual Eco-Halloween Hike! There will be fun for the whole family, with a lighted … Continue reading "Eco-Halloween Hike"

Holiday Bow Making Saturday, November 9th Get ready for the holidays with this special bow making class! Learn to adorn your wreaths, packages, and more with holiday wired ribbons. A … Continue reading "Holiday Bow Making"

  Knee High Naturalist:  Bats!!! Thursday, November 14th 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!!!"

Corn Husk People Saturday, November 16th Join us and have loads of fun making a special doll - boy or girl - using corn husks!  Connect to the past and … Continue reading "Corn Husk People"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians Saturday, November 23rd Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians"

  RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Saturday, December 7th:  Porch Pots Class #1:  9:00 am - 11:00 am:   Porch Pots Class #2:  11:30 am - 1:30 pm:  Swags & Wreaths … Continue reading "RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery – Class #1: Porch Pots!"