Knit and Crochet Clinic
Learn a new skill for the coming winter or bring projects you may need help with from a master fiber artist. For ages 8 and up, children must be accompanied … Continue reading "Knit and Crochet Clinic"
BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Learn a new skill for the coming winter or bring projects you may need help with from a master fiber artist. For ages 8 and up, children must be accompanied … Continue reading "Knit and Crochet Clinic"
Use Zentangle patterns (doodles) with marker to create a beautiful and unique glass ornament. You must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 262.878.5601. Fee is $10, all materials will be provided. … Continue reading "Zentangle Glass Ornament"
Put some "green" in your holidays as you create beautiful evergreen sprays or swags using natural materials. You must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 262.878.5601. Fee is $20, all materials will be provided. Mask protocol to be followed. Be prepared to drive.
Put some "green" in your holidays as you create beautiful evergreen sprays or swags using natural materials. You must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 262.878.5601. Fee is $20, all materials will be provided. Mask protocol to be followed. Meet at the Visitor Center, but be prepared to drive.
Learn a new skill for the coming winter or bring projects you may need help with from a master fiber artist. For ages 8 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no fee for the program but you must pre-register by calling 262.878.5601. Mask protocol to be followed.
Join us for this annual event to discover why owls are the perfect night hunters. Dress for the weather because we will be 100% outside. Meet at Shelter 1, but be prepared to drive to a good viewing spot.
Join us to learn how different animals survive in the winter and how to identify animal tracks. Then take a hike of the property to try identifying tracks on your own with our handy take-home track identification guides! Meet at shelter 1.
Join the naturalist to hike and explore the 1.8 mile Green Trail as we search for signs of Spring. We will look for early migrating birds, plants, or signs of animals emerging . Trails will be wet and muddy (and fun!), dress accordingly.
Meet with an expert angler to discuss techniques for fly, pan or ice fishing. Review ethics and laws. Learn how to tie a good knot. View display of a variety of rods & reels and tackle. You’ll then be set to go fishing on your own. You can even borrow equipment from the Entrance Station! … Continue reading "Fishing Basics"
Drop in to this reduce, reuse and recycle Earth Day event. Choose from any or all of the following activities. Make a bowl from plarn (plastic yarn). For ages 10+ and it will take about an hour. Create plant markers Craft a bracelet with magazine paper beads Use old calendars and bags to create envelopes … Continue reading "Get Ready for Earth Day!"