Events

  Winter Solstice Hike!!! Saturday, December 21st Meet at the Visitor Center and join the RBSRA Natural Resources Educator for a winter weather hike through the park in honor of … Continue reading "Winter Solstice Hike!!!"

    RBSRA First Day Hike!!! Wednesday, January 1st Ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)! Join a large group … Continue reading "Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) First Day Hike!!!"

Eastern Screech Owl   Birds of Prey Demonstration & Owl Prowl!!! Saturday, January 11th Learn all about owls from our Natural Resources Educator, then meet some owls and birds of … Continue reading "Birds of Prey Demonstration & Owl Prowl!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist - Who's Here - Winter Tracks!!! Saturday, January 18th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Who’s Here – Winter Tracks (Now on Saturdays!)"

Friendship Bracelet Fun!!! Saturday, January 25th Join us between 10 am - 2:00 pm to make fun friendship bracelets with unique chevron designs! Practice creating your own clasp and try … Continue reading "Friendship Bracelet Fun!!!"

  Return to Romance!!! Saturday, February 8th Come inside, have a seat and snack on a delicious assortment of locally made sweets and bakery items. Warm your tummy as you … Continue reading "Return to Romance!!!"

Knee High Naturalist - Dear Deer!!! Saturday, February 15th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about deer!  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied ages or any special circumstances, … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Dear Deer!!! (Now on Saturdays!)"

A Gathering of Planets – Astronomy Night at RBSRA!!! Tuesday, February 25* at 5:30 pm Location: Parking Lot F On this night we will have the opportunity to see all … Continue reading "A Gathering of Planets – Astronomy Night at RBSRA – Event Just Added!!!"

Courtesy Fellow Mortals - Short Eared Owls   A Peek into Wildlife Rehabilitation - with Fellow Mortals & RBSRA Wildlife!!! Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Wildlife department has teamed up … Continue reading "A Peek into Wildlife Rehabilitation – with Fellow Mortals & RBSRA Wildlife!!!"

Courtesy of Tom Harper What's an Eclipse?  (1:00 - 3:00 pm) & Astronomy Viewing (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Saturday, March 8th   What's an Eclipse?  (1:00 - 3:00 pm) Richard … Continue reading "What’s an Eclipse? (Also Astronomy Viewing tonight from 6:30 – 8:30 pm)"