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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   \nWednesday\, July 1st \n9:30 – 11:00 am \nPlease join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday\, July 1st!  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-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist - July Program:  Flutterby and Hungry Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist – July Program:  Flutterby and Hungry Caterpillar \nThursday\,  July 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 July\, learn all about caterpillars and butterflys!  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-butterfly-and-hungry-caterpillar/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Explore Family Club:  What Can You See in a Cloud?
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, July 9th \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 \nJuly 9th:  WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN A CLOUD?  \n\n\n\nLearning to calm ourselves is important for all of us.\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-explore-family-club-what-can-you-see-in-a-cloud/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   \nWednesday\, July 15th \n9:30 – 11:00 am \nPlease join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday\, July 15th!  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-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature Explore Family Club:  What is Beautiful to You?
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, July 16th \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 \nJuly 16th:  WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL TO YOU?  \n\n\n\nTake a walk and enjoy everything around you. Pay close attention…\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-explore-family-club-what-is-beautiful-to-you/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concert in the Park: Spiritual Currents - Wood Flutes & Nature Sounds - by Ryan Meisel!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nConcert in the Park: Spiritual Currents – Wood Flutes & Nature Sounds – by Ryan Meisel!!! \nSaturday\, July 18th \n7:00 – 8:30 pm \n\nPlease join us for a magical evening with Ryan Meisel as he continues his 2026 Wisconsin state park tour at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (RBSRA.) \n\n  \n\nPhoto Credit: Ryan Meisel Website\nMusic and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. \n\n  \n  \n\n \nRyan performs Native American flutes\, saxophones\, and woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri\, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne\, Irish flutes & whistles\, Slovakian Fujara\, and Andean Pan Pipes). \nIn addition to performing original music by world renown traditional flute artists\, Ryan will perform music from his recording\, “Stone Songs\, Wooden Voices & Water Dances\,” which will also be featuring new instruments. \n  \n\n\n\n\nThe concert will be held in the Bong amphitheater.   Consider bringing a folding lawn chair in case there is a large attendance.\nAfter the performance\, all guests are invited to participate in a community building drum circle.\n\n\n\nFunding for this performance is provided by the Bong Naturalist Association. \nAttendance is free\, but a Wisconsin State Park annual sticker or daily pass is required. \n  \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/concert-in-the-park-spiritual-currents-by-ryan-meisel-2/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Explore Family Club:  Colors in the World!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, July 23th \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 \nJuly 23rd::   COLORS IN THE WORLD \n\n\n\nLet’s see how many colorful nature items you can find outdoors.\nTake a walk and look closely.\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.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/nature-explore-family-club-colors-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Nature Explore Classroom\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T203000
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SUMMARY:July Program:  Are There Bats at Bong???
DESCRIPTION:July Program:  Are There Bats at Bong??? \nSaturday\, July 25th \nTime: 8:32 – 9:32 PM  \nLocation:  Sunrise Campground play area \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 Sunrise Campground play area 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\nWe will compare the type and frequency of bats that we “hear” tonight with those from the May and June hikes.  Will there be more species of bats and a higher number heard??\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/july-program-are-there-bats-at-bong/
LOCATION:Sunrise Campground/Happ Playground\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T230000
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!!
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy Tom Harper\n  \nAstronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!! \nSaturday\, July 25th \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. This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes rain\, significant cloud cover\, or extreme temperatures.\n\nPhotos courtesy Tom Harper \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-event-night-sky-at-bong-4/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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