Events

Thursday, November 27th The Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and the staff of Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) extend our best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Courtesy Tom Harper   Due to Saturday's weather conditions, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding!  Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) – Cancelled Due to Weather!"

Photo Courtesy Tom Harper   Due to Saturday's weather conditions, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding!  Astronomy Observation:  Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) Saturday, … Continue reading "Astronomy Observation:  Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) – Cancelled Due to Weather!"

BNA/RBSRA's Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! Saturday, December 6th 9:00 am - Swags & Wreaths   Class #1:  9:00 am - 11:00 am:  Swags & Wreaths Class #2:  11:30 am - … Continue reading "BNA/RBSRA’s Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! 9:00 am – Swags/Wreaths & 11:30 am – Porch Pots"

  RBSRA Annual Winter Greenery Classes! Saturday, December 6th:  Porch Pots Class #1:  9:00 am - 11:00 am:  Swags & Wreaths Class #2:  11:30 am - 1:30 am:   Porch Pots … Continue reading "BNA/RBSRA’s Annual Winter Greenery Classes!!! 9:00 am – Swags/Wreaths & 11:30 am – Porch Pots"

First Day of 2026 Hike at RBSRA Thursday, January 1st Time:  1:00 - 3:00 pm Ring in the new year at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) with a celebratory … Continue reading "First Day of 2026 Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)"

Knee High Naturalist:  Wonders of Winter!!! Thursday,  January 15th 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist:  Wonders of Winter!!!"

Knit & Crochet Clinic Saturday, January 24th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Bring your questions and any problems you’re having with a project.  Maybe you will even learn a new … Continue reading "Knit & Crochet Clinic"

    Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike  Saturday, February 7th 6:00 - 8:00 pm Mark your calendars for BNA's annual Return to Romance event!   There will be sweets to … Continue reading "Return to Romance & Candlelight Hike"

Owl Babies - Great Horned Owl   Knee High Naturalist - February Program:  Owl Babies!!! Thursday,  February 12th 10:00 - 11:30 am Each month the BNA offers a program for … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – February Program: Owl Babies!!!"