Please join us for Battling Invasives at Bong!!! Saturday, April 27th Invasive plants compromise the survival of native plants.  Learn about the types of invasive plants growing at Bong and … Continue reading "Please Join Us for Battling Invasives at Bong!!!"

Due to low registration, RBSRA has cancelled this event. Thank you for your understanding. Run, Walk or Paint For the Trees and Support Forest Health at Richard Bong State Recreation … Continue reading "Cancelled: Run, Walk or Paint For the Trees and Support Forest Health at RBSRA"

Due to low registration, RBSRA has cancelled this event. Thank you for your understanding. Meet Smokey Bear & Enjoy Arbor Day and Champion Tree Art Activities Friday, April 26th and … Continue reading "Cancelled: Meet Smokey Bear & Enjoy Arbor Day and Champion Tree Art Activities"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 4th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

  Camp Skills Bonfire!!! Saturday, May 4th Join us at the fire pit near Shelter 1 for a fun evening of fire making, camp cooking and bonfire fun!  Enjoy music … Continue reading "Camp Skills Bonfire!!!"

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 7th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 7th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist: It's a Windy Day!!! Thursday, May 9th It's a Windy Day!  Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist: It’s a Windy Day!!!"

Mother's Day Hike!!! Sunday, May 12th Bring a mother or a loved one who makes you feel at home and explore the beautiful prairies of Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  … Continue reading "Mother’s Day Hike!!"

  Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!! Friday, May 17th Meet a half hour after sunset  - at  8:30 pm - for a quarter moon observation!  In addition to the … Continue reading "Quarter Moon, Stars & Planets Observation!!!"

Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!! Saturday, May 18th Make a bird bath using pieces of broken pottery and grout!  All supplies will be supplied.  Be creative and make your own design … Continue reading "Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!!"