Courtesy of Tom Harper What's an Eclipse?  (1:00 - 3:00 pm) & Astronomy Viewing (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Saturday, March 8th   What's an Eclipse?  (1:00 - 3:00 pm) Richard Bong State Recreation Area's (RBSRA) volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper, will lead a short program on what eclipses are and how they happen in preparation for … Continue reading "What’s an Eclipse? (Also Astronomy Viewing tonight from 6:30 – 8:30 pm)"

Courtesy of Tom Harper   Astronomy Viewing Saturday, March 8th RBSRA's volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper, will be back tonight - in Parking Lot F with his telescopes - to lead an astronomy viewing program!  Stop by to expand your knowledge of the universe and take a peek through some special scopes. Meet at Parking Lot … Continue reading "Astronomy Viewing!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist – Fox & Friends!!! Saturday, March 15th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about foxes, coyotes and wolves.  Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! M2E63L187-187R399B404 Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Fox & Friends!!!  Now on Saturdays!"

  Celebrate Spring Hike!!! Saturday, March 22nd The Spring Equinox is this week - celebrate with a Saturday hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA!) The trail that we will be hiking will be determined based on trail conditions but please dress for the weather and plan for about 2 miles of walking. Waterproof … Continue reading "Celebrate Spring Hike!!!"

Courtesy of Tom Harper   Astronomy Viewing Saturday, April 5th Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s (RBSRA) volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper, will bring his telescopes out to Parking Lot F and lead an astronomy viewing program!   Stop by to expand your knowledge of the universe and take a peek through some special scopes. Meet at … Continue reading "Astronomy Viewing"

Adopt a Highway - 2025 Kick-Off!!! Tuesday, April 15th   Please join us for our first 2025 Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, April 15th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway – 2025 Kick-Off!!"

    Knee High Naturalist – Earth Day Everyday!!! Saturday, April 19th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about our precious Earth!!!   Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! Meet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group, varied … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Earth Day Everyday!!! Now on Saturday!"

Breakfast with the Cranes!!!              A New Event at RBSRA! Saturday, April 26th Bring your own beverage, and meet at Parking Lot F and the Observation tower early in the morning to watch the Sandhill Cranes! The observation tower, overlooking the nature refuge, is the perfect spot to watch the sedge of Sandhill … Continue reading "Breakfast with the Cranes!!! A New Event at RBSRA!"

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, April 29th   Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, April 29th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water! For everyone's safety, … Continue reading "Adopt A Highway!!!"

    Astronomy Day!!! Saturday, May 3rd Solar Observation and Telescope Clinic  2:00 - 4:00 pm Night Sky Observation  7:00 - 10:00 pm Celebrate the both the sun and night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day! Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate. View sun spots, solar … Continue reading "Astronomy Day!!! Solar Observation (2-4 pm) & Night Sky Observation (7-10 pm)"