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SUMMARY:Pond Study!!!
DESCRIPTION:Pond Study!!! \nFriday\, August 2nd \nMeet at the Urban Pond (Near Shelter 2) and join our Natural Resources Educator to study the unique creatures that we can see with our eyes but often forget about! \n \nWe’ll have microscopes and magnifying glasses available so that we can get a closer look at these special creatures. \nLet’s see what we can scoop! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/pond-study-2/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T210000
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SUMMARY:Social Bonfire!!!
DESCRIPTION:Social Bonfire!!! \nSaturday\, August 3rd \nAll ages are welcome! \nJoin our Natural Resources Educator for this beautiful summer evening social bonfire. \nLearn campfire skills and enjoy a relaxing bonfire with guitar music\, musical instruments that you bring and good conversation. Meet at Shelter 1. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/social-bonfire-4/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Club:  Enchanted by Plants!!!
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explorer Family Club:  Enchanted by Plants!!!\n \nTuesday\, August 6th \nTurning sun into sugar is tricky business\, but it is a full-time job for the ground plants\, mosses and ferns around us!  Discover how the plants at our feet become a source of water\, shelter\, foor or in some cases – delicious teas and medicines! \nNature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences.  Siblings are welcome to attend. \nMeet behind the Visitor Center in Gathering Area 2 of the NEC. \nRegistration is required.  Please call (262) 878-5609 and leave the participating children(s) name\, ages\, and the program date. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-explorer-family-club-enchanted-by-plants/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T113000
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist: Fish-It's a Fishy Day!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist: Fish-It’s a Fishy Day!!!\n \nThursday\, August 8th \nBring 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. \nPlease pre-register by calling 262-332-1574.  We ask that you also call to cancel if you are not able to come. \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  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-fish-its-a-fishy-day/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T140000
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SUMMARY:In Touch with Nature—Drop In!!!
DESCRIPTION:In Touch with Nature—Drop In!!! \nFriday\, August 9th \nWhile visiting the beach\, drop in and visit our Naturalist Station to practice using your senses to observe nature! \nLook for the green “Nature Program” flag! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/in-touch-with-nature-drop-in/
LOCATION:Beach\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansaville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T150000
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, August 10th \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-10/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T203000
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SUMMARY:Quarter Moon\, Stars & Planets Observation!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nQuarter Moon\, Stars & Planets Observation!!! \nSaturday\, August 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-6/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T100000
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Club:  Habitats are Hip!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nNature Explorer Family Club:  Habitats are Hip!!!\n \nTuesday\, August 20th \nHow would you become invisible in our own backyard? \nCome think like an animal and discover the critters hiding in plan sight!  Find out which species are on the prowl\, which are clever in the way they escape and how all the living things around us are connected. \nNature Explore Family Club is for children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences.  Siblings are welcome to attend. \nMeet behind the Visitor Center in Gathering Area 2 of the NEC. \nRegistration is required.  Please call (262) 878-5609 and leave the participating children(s) name\, ages\, and the program date. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-explorer-family-club-habitats-are-hip/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T183000
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nAdopt a Highway!!! \nTuesday\, August 20th \nPlease join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday\, August 20th!  Please arrive at the RBSRA 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! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-16/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T203000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Hike \nFriday\, August 23rd\n \nJoin our Natural Resources Educator on a beautiful sunset  hike! \nMeet at the Visitor Center\, but be prepared to drive to a different location! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/sunset-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T034522
CREATED:20240801T194714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T194714Z
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, August 24th \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-11/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T183000
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway!!!
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway!!! \nTuesday\, August 27th \nPlease join us for Adopt A Highway on Tuesday\, August 27th!  Please arrive at the RBSRA 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! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance pass.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-17/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T034522
CREATED:20240827T005326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T005326Z
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SUMMARY:Champion Tree Trail Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:Champion Tree Trail Hike!!! \nSaturday\, August 31  \nJoin us for a guided hike to historic Rhodes Road and the beautiful Champion Tree trail! \n\nLearn about the the history of Richard Bong State Recreation Area as well as the Bald Cypress Champion Tree (native to Louisiana) and the other unique trees along the trail including the black walnut\, ginkgo\, honey locust and Kentucky coffee tree! \nMeet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/champion-tree-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T034522
CREATED:20240827T010506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T131016Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Observation!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nSolar Observation!!! \nSaturday\, August 31\n\n\nDrop in and see the Sun through special telescopes which are designed with solar filters to let you safely look at the Sun and learn about our special star! \nTom\, our very knowledgeable volunteer\, will share his special telescopes and answer any questions that you may have. \nSee if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares! \n\n2:00 – 4:00 p.m. if the Sun is out and skies are clear!\n\n**Meet near Shelter 2\, in the Urban Pond parking lot\, near the entrance to the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC.) \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/solar-observation/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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