Social Bonfire!!! Friday, July 4th Meet at the fire ring near Shelter 1 for a fun bonfire in the park! Meet other campers, roast marshmallows, and enjoy a beautiful evening … Continue reading "Social Bonfire!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, July 5th Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Solar Observation (1 - 3 pm) & Night Sky Observation (9 - 11 pm) Saturday, July 5th Join us on Saturday, July 5th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong … Continue reading "Solar Observation (1 – 3 pm) & Night Sky Observation (9 – 11 pm)"

  Night Sky Observation (9 - 11 pm) Saturday, July 5th Join us on Saturday, July 5th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Bring your telescope … Continue reading "Night Sky Observation (9 – 11 pm)"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, July 8th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, July 8th!  … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

Bats & Bullfrogs Hike!!! (New Event) Saturday, July 12th 8:45 - 10:00 pm Meet at the Visitor Center and join us for this new event at Richard Bong State Recreation … Continue reading "Bats & Bullfrogs Hike!!! (New Event)"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Welcome & Day 1 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Welcome & Day 1"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 2"

2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 3 Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the … Continue reading "2025 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – Day 3"

Pond Peeking!!! Friday, July 18th Get ready to get your feet wet and explore the world of freshwater macroinvertebrates! Scoop for dragon and damselfly larvae and learn about the unique … Continue reading "Pond Peeking!!!"