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SUMMARY:First Day Hike - Welcome 2024!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nFirst Day Hike – Welcome 2024!!!     \nMonday\, January 1st!! \nKick off the new year and join us for our annual First Day Hike at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  We will likely hike the Green or Blue Trail but TBD based on the afternoon’s weather and trail conditions. \n  \nWe will also have a campfire going so that you can warm up before and after the hike! \nWhat a beautiful and refreshing way to start out the new year! \n All 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/first-day-hike-welcome-2024/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl & Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowl & Encounter!!! \nLearn all about owls and what makes them special birds of prey! \nEncounter two special owl ambassadors\, who are cared for by master falconer\, Ed Foster.  Get a close look at these majestic creatures and engage in a question-and-answer session with Ed about the owls. \nEnjoy a presentation by our Natural Resources Educator\, Emily\, and afterwards\, head outside for a hike with Emily to listen for owl calls and maybe even spot on owl! \n  \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/owl-prowl-encounter/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong – Registration Open Through July 8th!!
DESCRIPTION:2024 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training at Bong –\nRegistration Open Through July 8th!! \nBNA is proud to once again be a host site/training center for the Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program!  The program is under the authority of the UW Extension System and training will be held at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) \nClasses will be held on Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday\, beginning Monday\, July 8th and ending Thursday\, July 18th (“Graduation Day”.)   Presenters are top tier and experts in their respective fields.  The course involves 40 hours of training in natural history\, interpretation and conservation stewardship. \nOnce trained\, a Wisconsin Master Naturalist provides volunteer service in one of three areas:  education/interpretation\, stewardship or citizen science.  To maintain certification\, volunteers must complete 40 hours of service each year and eight hours of additional training. \nFor more information about the Master Naturalist program\, please visit www.wimasternaturalist.org \nLook for the program offered by the Bong Naturalist Association or click on “Bong Naturalist Association” below! \nhttps://wimasternaturalist.org/training/volunteer-training/bongnaturalistassociation2024/ \nRegistration is open through July 8th.  If you are unable to register online then please contact:  info@wimasternaturalist.org. \nFor other questions\, contact us at bongnaturalistassociaton@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/2024-master-naturalist-volunteer-training-at-bong-registration-now-open/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  A Snowy Day!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist:  A Snowy Day!! \nBring your 3 to 5-year-old to the park and learn about the special substance that falls from the sky in the winter! \n\nHow and why does snow fall?\nHow do animals use the snow to help them?\n\nExplore together with your children!  Please pre-register before Tuesday\, January 9th\, by calling 262-878-5613 and leaving the number and ages of the children that will be attending! \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome but please let us know to expect them.  Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories\, crafts\, hiking and playing outdoors. \nWe always plan to be outside\, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-a-snowy-day/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T150000
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SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter! \nLearn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-29/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Owl!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nNeedle Felted Owl!! \nBring a bag lunch (if you would like) and enjoy a fun craft at the park!  Winter is the season when owls are nesting\, so in honor of this season\, we will needle felt cute owls out of wool. \nLearn the needle felting technique using wool roving. \nThis class is designed for adults or youth 12 years and older accompanied by a helpful adult.  Please pre-register for the class by calling 262-878-5613. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/needle-felted-owl/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T140000
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SUMMARY:Live Snake Encounter!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Snake Encounter!!! \nLearn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium. \nAll 2024 programs require a (2024) Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-snake-encounter-30/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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