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SUMMARY:Astronomy Day!!!       Solar Observation (2-4 pm) & Night Sky Observation (7-10 pm)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nAstronomy Day!!! \nSaturday\, May 3rd \nSolar Observation and Telescope Clinic  2:00 – 4:00 pm\nNight Sky Observation  7:00 – 10:00 pm \nCelebrate 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 flares\, and in the evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky! \n  \n \n  \n2:00 – 4:00 pm \nSolar Observation and Telescope Clinic \n\nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2)\n\n  \n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nNight Sky and Telescope Clinic \n\nMeet in Parking Lot F\n\n  \n  \n  \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-day-solar-observation-2-4-pm-and-night-sky-observation-7-10-pm/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Day!!!     Night Sky Observation (7-10 pm)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAstronomy Day!!! \nSaturday\, May 3rd \nSolar Observation  2:00 – 4:00 pm\nNight Sky Observation  7:00 – 10:00 pm \nWe 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. \nThis afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares.  This evening discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky! \n  \n \n  \n2:00 – 4:00 pm \nSolar Observation and Telescope Clinic \n\nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2)\n\n  \n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nNight Sky and Telescope Clinic \n\nMeet in Parking Lot F\n\n  \n  \n  \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-day-solar-observation-2-4-pm-and-night-sky-observation-7-10-pm-2/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T183000
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!! \nTuesday\, May 6th \n  \nMake a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, May 6th!  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!  Long pants are recommended. \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. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-21/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T205827
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SUMMARY:Bubbles\, Breezes & Pebbles!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nBubbles\, Breezes & Pebbles!!! \nSaturday\, May 10th \nDrop in to enjoy the spring weather by flying a kite\, dancing with a bubble wand\, and/or painting friendship rocks! \nKites can be checked out for 30 minutes or purchased for $10. Limited quantities are available. \nFeel free to bring your own kites as well! All other supplies are provided and free! \nMeet at Shelter 3. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/bubbles-breezes-pebbles/
LOCATION:Shelter #3\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, May 10th\n \nLearn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! \nLearn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! \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-17/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!!    Now on Saturday!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist – Busy Bees = Flower Pollinators!!! \nSaturday\, May 17th \nBring your 3 to 5 year old\, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about how our busy bees are hard at work pollinating your flowers.   Enjoy a story\, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! \n \nMeet at Shelter 1.  If you have a large group\, varied ages or any special circumstances\, then please call 262-818-1712 and leave a message 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. \n\nWe always plan to be outside – so dress accordingly – but in the event of bad weather\, the Knee High Naturalist Program will be held in the Visitor Center.\nOur program will always occur\, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.\n\nAll programs require a 2025 Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-busy-bees-flower-pollinators-now-on-saturday/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nAdopt a Highway with the BNA!!!\n \nTuesday\, May 20th \n  \nMake a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, May 20th!  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!  Long pants are recommended. \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-22/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T205827
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, May 24th \nLearn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! \nLearn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! \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-18/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T050000
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SUMMARY:Sunrise with the Sandhills!!!       
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise with the Sandhills!!!\n \nSaturday\, May 31st \nMeet at Parking Lot F and the Observation tower early in the morning to watch the sunrise and the Sandhill Cranes!  Enjoy light refreshments\, the Sandhills and other birds! \nThe observation tower\, overlooking the nature refuge\, is the perfect spot to watch the sedge of Sandhill Cranes as they stretch their wings and prepare to take off! \nPlease feel free to bring your own scopes and binoculars! We will also have some for you to borrow. \nPlease RSVP via the QR code or link below: \nhttps://forms.gle/37NRYPA8qvPc2Qgx7 \nQR – Sunrise with the Sandhills\nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/breakfast-with-the-cranes/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T120000
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SUMMARY:Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!
DESCRIPTION:Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!! \nSaturday\, May 31st \nEnjoy a creative morning at the park with the ancient art of mosaic making! \nCreate a birdbath using a terracotta base and pieces of broken plates to create a beautifully unique design. \nThis class is recommended for adults and accompanied children ages 12 and up. Limited space is available. \nMeet at the Volunteer Shed (go north on Rhodes Road). \nClass fees benefit the Bong Naturalist Association. \nClass fee: $15 \nTo Register:  https://forms.gle/yjGzsZUVuKbjmWbB8      or    use the QR code below. \n \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/birdbath-mosaic-craft/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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