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SUMMARY:Meditation/Sensory Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meditation/Sensory Hike \nSaturday\, October 5th \nMeet at the Visitor Center and spend an hour in nature\, bathing in forest light and seasonal change. Take a breather and connect with nature on this unique hike. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/meditation-sensory-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians \nSaturday\, October 5th\n \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-14/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  Bats!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist:  Bats!!!\n \nThursday\, October 10th \nBring your 3 to 5 year old\, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about bats! \nMeet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages\, or any special circumstances\, then please leave a message at 262-878-5602 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-bats/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Day:  Solar Viewing
DESCRIPTION:  \nAstronomy Day: Solar Viewing \nSaturday\, October 12th \nMeet at the Parking Lot near Urban Pond/Shelter 2 for a chance to see the sun through a telescope!  Join Tom\, our amazing volunteer astronomer\, to view solar activity through a special solar telescope. \n**Tom and Emily\, RBSRA Natural Resources Educator\, will also be holding a Star Gazing event from 7-10 pm at Lot F.  See more details on the Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing event link: https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-day-star-gazing/ \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-day-solar-viewing/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Quarter Moon Observation!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nAstronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Quarter Moon Observation!!!\n \nSaturday\, October 12th \nJoin Tom\, BNA’s amazing volunteer astronomer\, and Emily\, RBSRA Natural Resources Educator at Lot F for a fantastic evening of celestial viewing and star gazing. \nWe will be looking at the quarter moon\, stars and planets\, if visible.  Bring your binoculars or take a peek through a telescope.  Be sure to ask Tom questions about the stars\, planets\, and solar systems of our universe. \n \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  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-day-star-gazing/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Groundwater Talk & Demo
DESCRIPTION:  \nGroundwater Talk & Demo \nSaturday\, October 19th \nLearn about the importance of groundwater\, and see a demo of how groundwater moves through the ecosystem. \nEmily\, RBSRA’s Natural Resources Educator\, will demo the groundwater model\, which shows a “slice” or cross-section representation of the Earth\, allowing visitors to “see” how groundwater flows\, it’s impact on water tables and it can even show the effects of pumping on the groundwater levels. \nMeet at the Visitor Center. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/groundwater-talk-demo/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Class:  Autumn Leaves!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nWatercolor Class:  Autumn Leaves!! \nVisit our park this month and create colorful leaf watercolor paintings inspired by the gorgeous fall colors at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! \nPractice watercolor and printing methods to create frameable art! \nAll materials and supplies will be provided. There is no class fee for this event. \nThis event is recommended for adults and children ages 12 and older. Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. \nThis class will be led by Paula Touhey\, a local artist whose work has been featured in the Lemon Street Gallery. Please sign up for this class by calling (262) 878-5602. Limited spots are available. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/watercolor-class-autumn-leaves-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eco-Halloween Hike
DESCRIPTION:  \nEco-Halloween Hike \nSaturday\, October 26th \nJoin the park and the Bong Naturalist Association for our annual Eco-Halloween Hike! \n \nThere will be fun for the whole family\, with a lighted trail with creative trick-or-treat stops that teach you about nature! Enjoy s’mores\, cider\, and more! \nWear a costume if you would like\, but dress for the weather! \n \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/eco-halloween-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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