Events

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)"

    Astronomy Day!!! Saturday, May 3rd Solar Observation  2:00 - 4:00 pm Night Sky Observation  7:00 - 10:00 pm We celebrated the sun earlier today - now let's celebrate the night sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Astronomy Day!  Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn how to focus and calibrate. This afternoon … Continue reading "Astronomy Day!!! Night Sky Observation (7-10 pm)"

Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, May 6th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 6th!  … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA"

  Bubbles, Breezes & Pebbles!!! Saturday, May 10th Drop in to enjoy the spring weather by flying a kite, dancing with a bubble wand, and/or painting friendship rocks! Kites can … Continue reading "Bubbles, Breezes & Pebbles!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 10th Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

  Knee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!! Saturday, May 17th Bring your 3 to 5 year old, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all … Continue reading "Knee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!! Now on Saturday!"

  Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! Tuesday, May 20th   Make a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 24th Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Sunrise with the Sandhills!!! Saturday, May 31st Meet at Parking Lot F and the Observation tower early in the morning to watch the sunrise and the Sandhill Cranes!  Enjoy light refreshments, … Continue reading "Sunrise with the Sandhills!!!       "