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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!    (Note:  New Day & Time)
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  (Note:  New Day & Time) \nWednesday\, June 3rd \n9:30 – 11:00 am \nPlease join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday\, June 3rd!  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-note-new-day-time-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:DNR Free Fun Weekend!!!    Saturday:  Birdhouse Painting & Animal Ambassador Encounter; Sunday:  Fun Hike
DESCRIPTION:DNR Free Fun Weekend!!! \nSaturday\, June 6th & Sunday\, June 7th \nEnjoy your DNR Free Fun Weekend at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)!  Explore and enjoy this wonderful park with state park admission fees\, fishing licenses and trail passes waived. \n  \n \nJune 6th:  Saturday’s Schedule: \n10:00 am – Noon:  Birdhouse Paining \nUnleash your creativity and paint your very own birdhouse! Meet at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center! \n\n\n\nThere is a $15 material fee for each birdhouse painted. Cash or card will be accepted at the time of the program.\nBirdhouses and paint will be provided.\nAll ages are welcome!\n\n\n\n \n1:00 – 2:30 pm:  Animal Ambassador Encounter \nMeet in the Visitor Center Auditorium and learn about the unique reptiles and amphibians that call our Visitor Center home! \nGet a close look at what makes each animal special\, and watch one or more of our animal ambassadors eat! \n  \n  \n \nJune 7th:  Sunday’s Schedule: \n2:00 – 4:00 pm:  Free Fun Hike \nMeet at the Visitor Center parking lot and plan to hike 2-3 miles. Water bottles and bug spray are recommended. \nJust a reminder that you do not need a trail pass\, fishing license or a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance sticker on June 6th & June 7th! \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/save-the-date-dnr-free-fun-weekend/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T220112
CREATED:20260421T181830Z
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SUMMARY:DNR Free Fun Weekend!!!    Saturday:  Birdhouse Painting & Animal Ambassador Encounter; Sunday:  Fun Hike
DESCRIPTION:DNR Free Fun Weekend!!! \nSaturday\, June 6th & Sunday\, June 7th \nEnjoy your DNR Free Fun Weekend at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA)!  Explore and enjoy this wonderful park with state park admission fees\, fishing licenses and trail passes waived. \n  \n \nJune 6th:  Saturday’s Schedule: \n10:00 am – Noon:  Birdhouse Paining \nUnleash your creativity and paint your very own birdhouse! Meet at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center! \n\n\n\nThere is a $15 material fee for each birdhouse painted. Cash or card will be accepted at the time of the program.\nBirdhouses and paint will be provided.\nAll ages are welcome!\n\n\n\n \n  \n1:00 – 2:30 pm:  Animal Ambassador Encounter \nMeet in the Visitor Center Auditorium and learn about the unique reptiles and amphibians that call our Visitor Center home! \nGet a close look at what makes each animal special\, and watch one or more of our animal ambassadors eat! \n  \n  \n \n  \nJune 7th:  Sunday’s Schedule: \n2:00 – 4:00 pm:  Free Fun Hike \nMeet at the Visitor Center parking lot and plan to hike 2-3 miles. Water bottles and bug spray are recommended. \nJust a reminder that you do not need a trail pass\, fishing license or a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance sticker on June 6th & June 7th! \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/dnr-free-fun-weekend-saturday-birdhouse-painting-sunday-fun-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T220112
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist - June Program:  Around the Pond - Frogs!!!
DESCRIPTION:Knee High Naturalist – June Program:  Around the Pond – Frogs!!! \nThursday\,  June 11th \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 June\, learn all about the frogs in our ponds!  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 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/knee-high-naturalist-around-the-pond-frogs/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park:  Hamlet - Workshop at 5:30 & Performance at 7:00
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Park:  Hamlet – 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 Hamlet!  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 \nThe Story: \n\nWith his father’s recent death still looming in his mind\, Hamlet\, the Prince of Denmark grapples with the truth of his father’s death\, his mother’s betrayal and his uncle’s role in all of it. Relationships are torn apart. Deceit will be revealed. At the heart of it all\, Hamlet must decide between his duty and his doubt\, and learn what it means to be alive amidst power and privilege.  \n\n\nHamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. This fun and unique performance is presented with six actors in under 80 minutes! \n​All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \nFor additional information on the Summit Players please check out their website at:  http://www.summitplayerstheater.com \n\n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-hamlet-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: Hamlet!!!       Performance - 7:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Park – Hamlet \nPerformance – 7:00 pm \nJoin us for opening night of the Summit Players free\, stripped down fast-paced production of Hamlet! \nHamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. This fun and unique performance is presented with six actors in under 80 minutes! \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 \nThe Story: \nWith his father’s recent death still looming in his mind\, Hamlet\, the Prince of Denmark grapples with the truth of his father’s death\, his mother’s betrayal and his uncle’s role in all of it. Relationships are torn apart. Deceit will be revealed. At the heart of it all\, Hamlet must decide between his duty and his doubt\, and learn what it means to be alive amidst power and privilege.  \n​All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n\nFor additional information on the Summit Players please check out their website at:  http://www.summitplayerstheater.com \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-hamlet-performance-700-pm/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T220112
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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   \nWednesday\, June 17th \n9:30 – 11:00 am \nPlease join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday\, June 17th!  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/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T220112
CREATED:20260329T185652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T185652Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Club:  Your Very Own Story & Animal Signs!!!
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explorer Family Club: Your Very Own Story & Animal Signs!!! \nThursday\, June 18th \n10:00 – 11:30 am \nJoin us on June 18th for our first Nature Explore Family Club of the season!    Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from June 18th through July 23rd.  (Note: There will not be a Family Club on July 2nd.)  Come for one or all sessions! \nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC) behind the Visitor Center at Gathering Area #2. \n \nJune 18th:  Your Very Own Story & Animal Signs: \n\n\n\nGo for a walk in nature.\nLook for a place that catches your attention.\nTry to find animal signs during your nature hike.  Tracks can be found in muddy places or along the beach.\nUse your imagination and what you know about nature to create a story.\n\n\n\nTry taking turns adding what happens next\, or even\, tell a story with a song.  Here are some story and song starters you could try: deer\, ants\, squirrel\, the tree. \nWhat is Family Club? \n\n\n\nNature Explore Family Club at Bong is for 5-10 year old children and an adult  (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend.\nEach program includes story times\, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.\nThe activities will connect families with the outdoors and each other\, while introducing them to a variety of natural spaces.\nIn each session\, we will explore a different theme.  Class topics will be selected from the National Nature Explore Classroom research-based\, field-tested resources.\nBring your own snack.\n\n\n\nRegistration is appreciated\, sign up for one or all sessions. \nPlease call 262-878-5601 to register. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-explorer-family-club-your-very-own-story-animal-signs/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T220112
CREATED:20260213T210954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T150154Z
UID:9178-1781989200-1781996400@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!!
DESCRIPTION:Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nAstronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!! \nSaturday\, June 20th \n9:00 – 11:00 pm \nCome out to Bong where the skies are dark and the night sky will fill you with awe and wonder.  See planets\, stars\, clusters\, maybe even a galaxy. \nPhoto Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nLearn about the night sky\, from our BNA volunteer astronomer – what’s there and how it affects us. \nHear the stories of our ancestors that saw these tiny lights in the sky and told stories of how they came to be there. \n \nOur astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and binoculars to show these wonders and answer questions. If you have a telescope bring it along. We can help with questions as time allows. \nThis event happens monthly on the Saturday nearest the first quarter Moon – as the weather allows – at the Richard Bong State Recreational Area (RBSRA) parking lot F. https://maps.app.goo.gl/QWhf22Tif8eRDojU7 \nA current state park sticker for each vehicle is required and carpooling is encouraged. \nNotes: \n\nTo enable better viewing of the night sky we ask that all white lights be turned off and any other forms of light including cell phones be kept to a minimum and use dark mode when possible.\nPlease note that this event is outside and weather dependent. Dress for cooler temperatures with multiple layers of clothing for warmth as temperatures drop quickly at night. \nThis event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes rain\, significant cloud cover\, or extreme temperatures.\n\n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-event-night-sky-at-bong-3/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T220112
CREATED:20260329T190737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190737Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Club: A Leaf Shape Adventure!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, June 25th \n10:00 – 11:30 am \nJoin us for Nature Explore Family Club!    Family Club will be held every Thursday morning from June 18th through July 23rd.  (Note: There will not be a Family Club on July 2nd.)  Come for one or all sessions! \nMeet in the Nature Explore Classroom (NEC) behind the Visitor Center at Gathering Area #2. \n \nJune 25th:  A LEAF SHAPE ADVENTURE \n\n\n\nUse your senses to learn more about leaves.\nTake a walk and collect leaves that are interesting to you.\nCompare the size\, color\, texture and parts of the trees around you.\n\n\n\nWhat is Family Club? \n\n\n\nNature Explore Family Club at Bong is for 5-10 year old children and an adult  (or car pool group with one adult) to enjoy outdoor experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend.\nEach program includes story times\, movement and music as well as nature-based art making experiences with time to explore the NEC during and after your class.\nThe activities will connect families with the outdoors and each other\, while introducing them to a variety of natural spaces.\nIn each session\, we will explore a different theme.  Class topics will be selected from the National Nature Explore Classroom research-based\, field-tested resources.\nBring your own snack.\n\n\n\nRegistration is appreciated\, sign up for one or all sessions. \nPlease call 262-878-5601 to register. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-explorer-family-club-a-leaf-shape-adventure/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T220112
CREATED:20260223T221003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T150806Z
UID:9299-1782592200-1782597600@bongnaturalistassociation.org
SUMMARY:June Program:  Are There Bats at Bong???
DESCRIPTION:June Program:  Are There Bats at Bong??? \nSaturday\, June 27th \nTime: 8:45 – 9:45 PM  \nLocation:  Happ Playground in the Sunrise Campground \n  \nJoin our BNA Volunteer and Wisconsin DNR Bat Ambassador\, John Davies\, as we discover that there are\, indeed\, bats at Bong! \nShortly after sundown meet at the Happ Playground = at the Sunrise Campground – for a short introduction to bats (the mammal) in Wisconsin. \nThen we will walk up to a bat house and listen for bats flying by\, using special ultrasonic microphones. \n\n\n\nWe will compare the type and frequency of bats that we “hear” tonight with those from the May hike.  Will there be more species of bats and a higher number heard??\n\n\n\n \nPlease note that we will be walking on the park camp ground roads after sundown. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by adults and everyone should wear bright clothing. \nNote:  This event is weather dependent: rain=no presentation. \n  \nThe event is open to the general public but to enter the park you must purchase a state park entrance pass/sticker. \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/june-program-are-there-bats-at-bong/
LOCATION:Sunrise Campground/Happ Playground\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, 53139\, United States
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