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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, May 4th \nLearn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures. \nIf you are lucky and brave\, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-4/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T190000
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SUMMARY:Camp Skills Bonfire!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nCamp Skills Bonfire!!! \nSaturday\, May 4th \nJoin us at the fire pit near Shelter 1 for a fun evening of fire making\, camp cooking and bonfire fun!  Enjoy music and good conversation over a fire! \n  \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/camp-skills-bonfire/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T183000
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway!!!
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway!!! \nTuesday\, May 7th \nPlease join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, May 7th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. \nPlease wear bright colors\, apply tick protection\, wear proper footwear and bring water! \nFor everyone’s safety\, please do not bring children or pets. \nThis is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-11/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T113000
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  It's a Windy Day!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist: It’s a Windy Day!!!\n \nThursday\, May 9th \nIt’s a Windy Day!  Bring your 3 to 5 year old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration! \nMeet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages\, or any special circumstances\, then please leave a message at 262-878-5609 so that we can prepare to accommodate your group. \nPrograms are free\, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee. \nKnee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome.  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. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-its-a-windy-day/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120919
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Hike!!
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Hike!!! \nSunday\, May 12th \nBring a mother or a loved one who makes you feel at home and explore the beautiful prairies of Richard Bong State Recreation Area.  The weather is predicted to be perfect. \nMeet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot but be prepared to drive to another location. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/mothers-day-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120919
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SUMMARY:Quarter Moon\, Stars & Planets Observation!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nQuarter Moon\, Stars & Planets Observation!!! \nFriday\, May 17th \nMeet a half hour after sunset  – at  8:30 pm – for a quarter moon observation!  In addition to the quarter moon\, we will be looking at stars and planets\, if visible.  Bring binoculars or take a peek through a telescope.  Be sure to ask our knowledgeable volunteer\, Tom\, questions about the stars\, planets\, and solar systems of our universe. \nMeet at Parking Lot F near the observation tower. \nJust a reminder to dress for being outside at night.  Should there be 40% or more clouds then the event will be rescheduled. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.\n \nImage courtesy of Tom Harper!
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/quarter-moon-stars-planets-observation-3/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
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SUMMARY:Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!!
DESCRIPTION:Make a Mosaic Birdbath!!! \nSaturday\, May 18th \nMake a bird bath using pieces of broken pottery and grout!  All supplies will be supplied.  Be creative and make your own design or check in the with coordinators for ideas. \n**Meet in BNA Volunteer Shed down Rhodes Road (service road north of the park.) \nClass Fee: $10 \nPlease register by calling (262) 878-5600. \nThis class is recommended for adults or children ages 12 and older accompanied by an adult. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/make-a-mosaic-birdbath-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kids to the Park Day:  Kite Fly!!!
DESCRIPTION:Kids to the Park Day:  Kite Fly! \nSaturday\, May 18th \nMeet at Shelter 3 to make your own kite or purchase a pre-made kite!  Enjoy the weather and see if you can get your kite to fly! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/kids-to-the-park-day-kite-fly/
LOCATION:Shelter #3\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120919
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway!!!
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway!!! \nTuesday\, May 21st \nPlease join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, May 21st!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. \nPlease wear bright colors\, apply tick protection\, wear proper footwear and bring water! \nFor everyone’s safety\, please do not bring children or pets. \nThis is open to anyone who wants to make Bong the best it can be. Need service points….NO PROBLEM…we can sign you off. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-12/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120919
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T194559Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Campground Opens!!
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Campground Opens!!! \nThursday\, May 23rd \nAs of Thursday\, May 23rd\, all RBSRA campgrounds will be open!! \nFirewood is sold year-round at the Molinaro Visitor Center/Headquarters parking lot through a firewood vending machine which is open 24/7. You can pay with any major credit card or debit card\, but sorry\, not by cash. \nFor RBSRA camping rules\, maps of Sunrise Campground and Sunset Campground and additional information on our accessible cabin\, please click on the following link:  https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/richardbong/recreation/camping \n \nAll sites – including RBSRA’s accessible cabin\, must be reserved via the DNR Camping Reservations system at:  https://wisconsin.goingtocamp.com/ \nStop by the Visitor Center on Saturdays at 2:00 pm for our Live Snake Encounter!  Watch as our education fax snake\, Mickey\, is fed a mouse.  You may even get a chance to touch/hold our education snakes. \nOther events are listed on the Calendar of Events tab on this website\, our Bong Naturalist Association FaceBook page and on the DNR/RBSRA calendar  \nEntrance into RBSRA and all Wisconsin state parks requires a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/sunset-campground-opens/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120919
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SUMMARY:Peace Poles & Kindness Rocks!!!
DESCRIPTION:Peace Poles & Kindness Rocks!!! \nMeet behind the Visitor Center to paint peace poles and special kindness rocks!  Put your creative cap on and leave your mark at the park! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/peace-poles-kindness-rocks/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T210022Z
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, May 25th \nLearn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures. \nIf you are lucky and brave\, you may even get to touch one of our education snakes! \nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-5/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120919
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Hike!!! \nMonday\, May 27th \nJoin us for an afternoon spring hike on Memorial Day!  Meet at the Vista Trailhead and prepare to learn about the unique history of the area. \nEnjoy the peacefulness of this less-used nature trail as our Natural Resources Educator takes you on a guided hike.  The Visa Trail enters a beautiful hardwood forest and goes past a small pond. This is also an excellent birding area for woodland species. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/memorial-day-hike/
LOCATION:Vista Picnic Area\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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