Nature Faire is back!! Join Richard Bong State Recreation Area for our Nature Faire! When:  Saturday, June 3rd from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where:  Shelter 1   Nature Crafts: Crescent wreath, seed paper, plant markers, kindness rocks iNaturalist Training: Learn how to use this special app to get the most out of your … Continue reading "Nature Faire!"

Solar Viewing Today! Come see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. if the Sun is out and skies are clear! **Parking Lot by Shelter 2 and the NEC entrance.

Open Astronomy Tonight! Get the chance to look through special telescopes and binoculars at the incredible night sky. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them or take a peek through the special equipment brought by our volunteer astronomer, Tom! If the skies are clear you are welcome to come see … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky!"

Blanding's Turtle Crossing Bring your 3 to 5-year-old and discover turtle fun!  What do turtles eat and where do they live?  Learn about their shells and eggs! Registration:  Please call … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Turtle Tales"

MacBeth Workshop! Come early and enjoy a unique outdoor workshop prior to the Summit Player's performance of MacBeth!  Join us for a fun, play-specific educational workshop on Shakespearean history, language … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: MacBeth Workshop"

Shakespeare in the Park - MacBeth! Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of MacBeth!   www.summitplayerstheater.com Be sure to bring your own lawn … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: MacBeth"

Make a bird bath using a terra cotta plant saucer and broken plates.  All materials will be supplied.  Make your own design; a design book will be available to view … Continue reading "Mosaic Bird Bath Craft"

Join us to write some haiku poems.  Walk the nature trail and read the poems that are posted.  Share your own poems with others. All ages welcome! Meet at the … Continue reading "Haiku Hike"

Solar Viewing Today! Come see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe … Continue reading "Solar Viewing"

Open Astronomy Tonight! Get the chance to look through special telescopes and binoculars at the incredible night sky. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky"