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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nAdopt a Highway with the BNA!!!\n \nTuesday\, June 3rd \n  \nMake a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, June 3rd!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 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-23/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bong Bicycle Tour!!!
DESCRIPTION:Bong Bicycle Tour!!! \nSaturday\, June 7th \nTake a bicycle tour of the park with a few of our volunteers! Experience the park in a unique way and make some friends along the way. \nAfter the tour\, stop back at the Visitor Center (or Shelter 1) for water &  a snack and enjoy a presentation on the History of Richard Bong State Recreation Area with our Natural Resources Educator! \nBe prepared to bike around 10 miles.  Also please be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen\, too. \nMeet at the Visitor Center parking lot\, and be ready to ride at 10 a.m \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/bong-bicycle-tour/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist – Wiggly Worms!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist – Wiggly Worms!!! \nThursday\,  June 12th \nBring your 3 to 5 year old\, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about wiggly worms.  Enjoy a story\, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist! \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 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-wiggly-worms/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T190000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park:  Love's Labour's Lost   Workshop at 5:30 & Performance at 7:00
DESCRIPTION:  \nShakespeare in the Park:  Love’s Labour’s Lost – Workshop \nWorkshop – 5:30 pm & Performance – 7:00 pm \nBring the whole family along for our annual Shakespeare in the Park with Summit Players! \nBe sue to come early and enjoy a unique outdoor workshop prior to the Summit Player’s performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost!  Join us for a fun\, play-specific educational workshop on Shakespearean history\, language and characters. \nThese workshops are specifically built for children ages 8 and up\, but younger children and “fun adults” can still have plenty of fun and learn things they never knew about Shakespeare! \nThe workshop starts at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. \nThe performance and workshop are offered free of charge to all visitors. \n \n  \nThe Story: \n\nThe King of Navarre and his three companions\, Berowne\, Dumaine and Longaville\, commit themselves to three years of hard study with no distractions. To further their committment\, the King declares that no woman will be allowed within a mile of the court. When a French Princess arrives with her three attendants\, the men immediately regret their oath in this fun and satisfying summer Shakespeare show. \n​All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n\n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-loves-labours-lost-workshop-at-530-performance-at-700/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park - Love's Labour's Lost     Performance at 7:00
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Park – Love’s Labour’s Lost \nPerformance – 7:00 pm \nJoin us for opening night of the Summit Players free\, stripped down fast-paced production of Love’s Labour’s Lost! \nBring the whole family and enjoy our annual Shakespeare in the Park with the Summit Players!  Amphitheater seating fills up quickly so be sure to bring your own lawn chair. \nThe performance (at 7:00 p.m.) and workshop (at 5:30 p.m.) are offered free of charge to all visitors. \n \n  \nThe Story: \n\nThe King of Navarre and his three companions\, Berowne\, Dumaine and Longaville\, commit themselves to three years of hard study with no distractions. To further their committment\, the King declares that no woman will be allowed within a mile of the court. When a French Princess arrives with her three attendants\, the men immediately regret their oath in this fun and satisfying summer Shakespeare show. \nFor additional information on the Summit Players please check out their website at:  http://www.summitplayerstheater.com \n  \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-loves-labours-lost-performance-at-700/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, June 14th\n \nLearn all about reptiles and amphibians and\nmeet 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-19/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk!!!
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter\n  \nButterfly Walk! \nSaturday\, June 14th \nTake a walk through the park and learn to identify the beautiful flying creatures that surround us! \nOur BNA volunteer butterfly citizen scientist\, Diane Price\, will teach you about the special species found here at the park\, host plants and trees\, and butterfly food sources! \nMeet behind the Visitor Center. Be prepared to hike. \nIf there is rain\, hike will be held June 15\, at the same time. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T173000
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway with the BNA!!!\n \nTuesday\, June 17th \n  \nMake a difference while enjoying a social evening by joining the BNA for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday\, June 17th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:30 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-24/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T200000
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SUMMARY:Bats of Wisconsin!!!
DESCRIPTION:Bats of Wisconsin!!! \nFriday\, June 20th \nMeet in the Visitor Center auditorium for a presentation about Wisconsin Bats\, from a WI Bat Ambassador and DNR Natural Resources Educator. \nAfter the presentation\, you are invited to join in a short acoustic bat monitoring hike! \nIf you plan to hike\, please bring a flashlight or headlamp—red light preferred. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/bats-of-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
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SUMMARY:Birdbath Mosaic Craft!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdbath Mosaic Craft!!! \nSaturday\, June 21st \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:   Please click on the following link: Note:  The link is currently being updated.  Thanks for your patience.  You may register using the QR code below. \nor    use the QR code below: \nQR – Mosaic Birdbath – 6-21-25\n  \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/birdbath-mosaic-craft-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dark Skies & Light Pollution!!!
DESCRIPTION:Dark Skies & Light Pollution! \nSaturday\, June 21sr \nA program on enjoying dark skies and the effects light pollution has on living things. \nCourtesy International Dark Sky Association\nInformation will be available on how to find and enjoy dark skies\, what you can do about light pollution\, safety at night\, and what can be done to reduce pollution. \nMeet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. \n  \nAdditional information may be found on the International Dark Sky Association website at:  https://darksky.org/ \nCourtesy International Dark Sky Association\nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/dark-skies-light-pollution/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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