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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!!
DESCRIPTION:Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!! \nSaturday\, November 1st \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. \nJust a reminder that all programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/live-animal-encounter-reptiles-amphibians-26/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Seed Paper!!!
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Seed Paper!!! \nSaturday\, November 8th \nDrop in between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon to discover the process of paper making. \nMelody Orban\, our volunteer Master Gardner\, will show you how to make a variety of projects including paper embedded with seeds.   This amazing seed paper will sprout and can even be planted! \nMelody will lead you through all the steps to make paper from pulp.  Learn techniques for including botanicals and seeds in your paper.  Your finished projects can be used as gifts or tags. \nMeet in the Visitor Center Auditorium. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/make-your-own-seed-paper/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Knee High Naturalist:  Getting Ready for Winter \nThursday\, November 13th \nBring your 3 to 5 year old\, enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and learn all about how the wonderful wildlife gets ready for our cold winter months!  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\, if necessary\, 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\nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-getting-ready-for-winter/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Seed Scatter!!!
DESCRIPTION:Fall Seed Scatter!!! \nSaturday\, November 15th \nMeet our Natural Resources Educator\, Emily\, at the Visitor’s Center for a fun seed project!  This seasonal craft and hike is perfect for all ages! \nWe will start by studying native seeds while creating seed balls to scatter. \nThen we will head out on a hike and spread seeds as we go! \nBe prepared to get a bit dirty!! \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/fall-seed-scatter-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Schlitz Audubon Presents:  Eagles & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Schlitz Audubon website\n  \nSchlitz Audubon Presents:   Eagles & Friends \nSunday\, November 23th \nTime:  1:00 – 2:00 pm \nPlease join the Schlitz Audubon educators for a special interactive program on eagles. \nThis is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! \nBNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the 2025 Kenosha Community Foundation\, Creativity by Kids\, grant award as well as through BNA funding.  BNA extends our deepest appreciation to the Kenosha Community Foundation for this generous grant award. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/save-the-date-schlitz-audubon-presents-eagles-friends/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Happy Thanksgiving from the BNA!!!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 27th \nThe Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and the staff of Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA) extend our best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/happy-thanksgiving-from-the-bna/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 - 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) - Cancelled Due to Weather!
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nDue to Saturday’s weather conditions\, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding!   \nAstronomy Observation:   \nSolar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) \nSaturday\, November 29th \n  \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 29th\, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! \n \n  \nBring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper\, our volunteer astronomer\, how to focus and calibrate. \nView sun spots and solar flares\, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon. \nPhoto Courtesy NASA\n  \nIn the evening\, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up! \n1-3 p.m. Solar Observation\nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2). \n5 – 8 p.m. Night Sky\nMeet in Parking Lot F \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-observation-solar-viewing-1-3-pm-star-gazing-5-8-pm/
LOCATION:Shelter #2\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Observation:  Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) - Cancelled Due to Weather!
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nDue to Saturday’s weather conditions\, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding!   \nAstronomy Observation:   \nStar Gazing (5- 8 pm) \nSaturday\, November 29th \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 29th\, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! \nBring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper\, our volunteer astronomer\, how to focus and calibrate. \nPhoto Courtesy NASA\n  \nThis afternoon we viewed sun spots and solar flares\, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon. \nThis evening\, join us in the discovery of the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up! \n5 – 8 p.m. Night Sky\nMeet in Parking Lot F \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-observation-star-gazing-5-8-pm/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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