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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist - April Program:  Cranes and Egrets!!!
DESCRIPTION:Knee High Naturalist – April Program:  Cranes and Egrets!!! \nThursday\,  April 9th \n10:00 – 11:30 am \nEach month the BNA offers a program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists.  Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and\, in April\, learn all about cranes and egrets!  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 email the BNA at bongnaturalistassociation@gmail.com 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. \nBNA’s Knee High Naturalist is a recurring program 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  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-cranes-and-egrets/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Knit & Crochet Clinic!!!
DESCRIPTION:Knit & Crochet Clinic!!! \nSaturday\, April 11th  \n10:00 am – 2:00 pm \nBring your questions and any problems you’re having with a project.  Maybe you will even learn a new stitch or technique!  This class is great for beginners and those of all ability levels. \nWalk in after 10 a.m. and join us! \nThis class is suggested for ages 8 and older if accompanied by an adult. \nAll programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knit-crochet-clinic/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journal & Sketch
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journal & Sketch \nSaturday\, April 18th \n1:00 – 3:00 pm \nTake the chance to slow down and observe nature. \nRecord your observations in your own way!\nWhether your forte is words or art\, you can find the perfect way to capture a unique moment at the park! \nPlease bring your own supplies or use some of ours. \nMeet at the Visitor Center. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-journal-sketch-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2026 Event!!!
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day 2026 Event!!! \nWednesday\, April 22nd \n1:00 – 4:00 pm \nLocation:  Visitor’s Center \n  \nJoin us for an afternoon of Earth Day crafts and a hike as we celebrate Earth Day’s 56th anniversary! \nFounded on April 22\, 1970 by Wisconsin’s own Gaylord Nelson\, the late U.S. Senator and Governor of Wisconsin\, Earth Day is now celebrated world wide! \nStop by the Visitor Center and join RBSRA and the BNA as we have fun while learning about our precious planet making Earth Day crafts. Then join us for a guided hike on one of RBSRA’s many trails and learn about the unique eco-systems at the park. \n \nEarth Day Crafts\n1 – 2 p.m.\nLearn about the Earth’s place in the universe and our role in protecting the special planet\, we call home. Create Earth Day crafts using recycled materials. Bring your own recycled supplies or use some of ours. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Visitor Center.\n\n\n\n \nEarth Day Hike\n2:30 – 4 p.m.\nHike the park and celebrate Earth! Meet at the visitor center\, but be prepared to travel to another hike location. \n\n\n\nLocation TBD by trail conditions.\n\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/earth-day-event/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T060000
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SUMMARY:Join the Bong Naturalist Association & Capturing Kenosha for Beautiful Bird Photography!!!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bong Naturalist Association and Capturing Kenosha to Photograph Birds and Other Wildlife at Bong!!! \nSaturday\, April 25th  \n6:00 am – 7:00 pm \nThe Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) and Capturing Kenosha are joining forces on April 25th starting at 6:00 am to capture\, through photography\, the beauty of Richard Bong State Recreation Area. \n \nMeet at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot – 6:00 am – for a short introduction to the park and our partner groups. Then away you go\, your cameras in hand! \nWear your boots and camo clothing to get closer to the waterfowl. \n\nA 6:00 am start is the best time to photograph birds and wildlife; however\, you can stop by the park any time during the day.\nBe sure to stop by the Visitor Center and enjoy our Astronomy Day activities:  1-3 pm solar; 7-10:30 pm – Lot F – for a Stargazing & Telescope Clinic.    https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/spring-astronomy-day-solar-observation-and-activities-100-300-pm-star-gazing-and-telescope-assistance-600-1000-pm/\n\nCapturing Kenosha is accepting photos for consideration in their next year’s fundraising calendar. At Bong there are quite a few waterfowl hunting blinds\, not currently reserved\, available to use on a first come basis. \nCome and join the BNA & Capturing Kenosha – enjoy the outdoors\, photograph wildlife\, and (If you want) raise funds and awareness for charitable causes in Kenosha County through Capturing Kenosha. \n \nLearn more about the BNA and Capturing Kenosha by clicking on these links to our respective web pages. \nBNA:  https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/ \nCapturing Kenosha:  https://www.capturingkenosha.com/ \n  \n\n\n\nThe Bong Naturalist Association (BNA) is Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s (RBSRA) official state Friends volunteer group. We support the park in many ways.\nCapturing Kenosha is a community of passionate photographers and local citizens dedicated to preserving and celebrating what makes Kenosha special. Through their creative vision and collaborative spirit\, they turn snapshots into support for meaningful projects such as the restoration of our beloved North Pier Lighthouse\, the Hoy Audubon bird box program\, and raising funds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace to work toward ensuring every child has a bed to sleep on in our community!\n\n\n\nAlways as a reminder. You will need to purchase a state park entrance sticker/pass to be admitted to the park.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/join-the-bong-naturalist-association-capturing-kenosha-for-beautiful-bird-photography/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Event:  Spring Astronomy Day!!!   Solar Observation and Activities - 1:00 - 3:00 pm & Star Gazing and Telescope Set-Up Assistance 7:00 - 10:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nSpecial Event:  Spring Astronomy Day!!! \nSaturday\,  April 25th \n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm \nJoin us for a day of fun and learning – afternoon activities are located in and around the visitor center & evening activities at Park Lot F. \nPhoto Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nSolar Observation & Afternoon Astronomy Activities   \n1:00 – 3:00 pm \nStarting at 1:00 pm\, our BNA volunteer astronomer\, Tom Harper\, will have telescopes available to see the Sun up close. \n\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00 pm – there will be demonstrations and presentations on various aspects of astronomy.\n\nFind out what stars are made of and how they work.\nFind out how many different types of stars and planets are out there.\nSee how much you weigh and how high you can jump on different planets.\nTake a walk on our scale model of the Solar System to see just how big and amazing it is. We’ve shrunk everything down so that you don’t have to travel 2.5 billion miles to see Neptune!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n  \nStar Gazing & Telescope Set-Up Assistance (Parking Lot F) \n7:00 – 10:30 pm \nStarting at 7:00 pm\, at Parking lot F\, we will have some time to learn how to set up and use a telescope before the sky show starts. \n\n\n\nIf you have a telescope and want to learn how to use it this is the place to be.\n\n\n\nTom Harper and our volunteer astronomers will be on hand to assist you and answer questions. We will also have some time to learn about how to find things in the night sky. \n \nSo…grab that new telescope you just got or that dusty old thing sitting in the attic and bring it out to find out how much fun they are. \nAs the Sun sets and the sky darkens we will have telescopes and binoculars available for everyone to see the amazing night sky. \nWaxing Gibbous Moon – Photo Credit: Almanac website\n  \nWhat will be see on April 25th? \n\n\n\nJupiter\, the king of planets\, will be high in the southwest sky with a beautiful Waxing Gibbous moon near by.\nWe may even get a glimpse of Venus as it follows the Sun on it’s journey.\nStars\, clusters\, galaxies will all be there to see while our volunteer guides to the night sky point these out and tell the tales of heroes and villains visible in the night sky.\n\n\n\nNote:  This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes snow\, rain\, significant cloud cover\, or extreme temperatures. \nA current state park sticker for each vehicle is required and carpooling is encouraged. \nSolar and night sky photos courtesy Tom Harper. Waxing Gibbous Moon photo courtesy “Almanac” website.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/spring-astronomy-day-solar-observation-and-activities-100-300-pm-star-gazing-and-telescope-assistance-600-1000-pm/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T223000
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SUMMARY:Special Event:  Spring Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Telescope Set-Up Assistance ( 7:00 - 10:30 pm)
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpecial Event:  Spring Astronomy Day:  Star Gazing & Telescope Set-Up Assistance  \nSaturday\,  April 25th \n7:00 – 10:30 pm \n(Parking Lot F) \nStarting at 7:00 pm\, at Parking lot F\, we will have some time to learn how to set up and use a telescope before the sky show starts. \n\n\n\nIf you have a telescope and want to learn how to use it this is the place to be\n\n\n\nTom Harper and our volunteer astronomers will be on hand to assist you and answer questions. We will also have some time to learn about how to find things in the night sky. \n \nSo…grab that new telescope you just got or that dusty old thing sitting in the attic and bring it out to find out how much fun they are. \nAs the Sun sets and the sky darkens we will have telescopes and binoculars available for everyone to see the amazing night sky. \nWaxing Gibbous Moon – Photo Credit: Almanac website\n  \nWhat will be see on April 25th? \n\n\n\nJupiter\, the king of planets\, will be high in the southwest sky with a beautiful Waxing Gibbous moon near by.\nWe may even get a glimpse of Venus as it follows the Sun on it’s journey.\nStars\, clusters\, galaxies will all be there to see while our volunteer guides to the night sky point these out and tell the tales of heroes and villains visible in the night sky.\n\n\n\nA current state park sticker for each vehicle is required and carpooling is encouraged. \nNote:  This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes snow\, rain\, significant cloud cover\, or extreme temperatures. \nSolar and night sky photos courtesy Tom Harper. Waxing Gibbous Moon photo courtesy “Almanac” website.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-day-star-gazing-telescope-set-up-assistance-600-1000-pm/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adopt a Highway with the BNA - 2026 Kick-Off!!!             (Note:  New Day & Time)
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Highway with the BNA – 2026 Kick-Off!!!\n \nWednesday\, April 29th \n9:30 – 11:00 am \nPlease join us for the first of our bi-weekly 2026 Adopt a Highway with the BNA community events on Wednesday\, April 29th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 9:30 am 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 a recurring bi-weekly event and 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 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/adopt-a-highway-with-the-bna-2026-kick-off-note-new-day-time/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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