BNA | Bong Naturalist Association
Friends of Richard Bong State Recreation Area
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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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)"