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SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Animal Feeding!!! \nSaturday\, August 8th \nLocation:  Visitor Center \n\nWatch our education animals eat a meal!\nLearn about what makes each animal unique and meet the animal ambassadors that live in our Center!\n\nMeet in the Visitor’s Center Auditorium. \n  \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-27/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T093000
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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   \nWednesday\, August 12th \n9:30 – 11:00 am \nPlease join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday\, August 12th!  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-4/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T100000
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SUMMARY:Knee High Naturalist - August Program:  It's a Fishy Day!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nKnee High Naturalist – August Program:  It’s a Fishy Day!!! \nThursday\,  August 13th \n10:00 – 11:30 am \nThe BNA offers a monthly program for 3 to 5 year old Knee High Naturalists.  Enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration and\, in August\, learn all about fish!  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-its-a-fishy-day/
LOCATION:Shelter #1\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T140000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Journal Hike!!!
DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Journal Hike!!! \nFriday\, August 14th \n2:00 – 3:00 pm \nMeet at the Visitor Center prepared to relax and unwind at the park! \nJoin our naturalist for a unique hike through the prairie focused on activating your sense of wonder (aka: your parasympathetic nervous system)! \nJoin us for a quiet but purposeful hour of resetting in nature! \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/meditation-journal-hike/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T130000
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SUMMARY:Track\, Scat\, and Fur ID
DESCRIPTION:Track\, Scat\, and Fur ID \nSaturday\, August 15th \n1:00 – 3:00 pm \nMeet at the Visitor Center to learn all about mammals here at Richard Bong State Rec Area (RBSRA.) \n\n\n\nTest your skills identifying tracks\, scat\, and furs.\nLearn how to find animal signs! Drop in anytime during the program.\n\n\n\nMeet at the picnic tables behind Visitor Center \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/track-scat-and-fur-id/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260802T170004Z
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SUMMARY:Orienteering Basics!!!
DESCRIPTION:Orienteering Basics!!! \nFriday\, August 21st \n1:00 – 2:30 pm \nLocation:  Visitor Center \n\nLearn to use a compass and practice your skills with our Naturalist.\nThis program is best suited for ages 7 and older* due to the math involved.\n\n*Children younger than 7 may be successful with 1:1 help from an adult. \nJust a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/orienteering-basics/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!!
DESCRIPTION:Astronomy Monthly Event:  Night Sky at Bong!!! \nSaturday\, August 22nd \n8:30 – 10:30 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-monthly-event-night-sky-at-bong/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!  
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!!   \nWednesday\, August 26th \n9:30 – 11:00 am \nPlease join us for our bi-weekly Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA community event on Wednesday\, August 26th!  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-5/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T233000
DTSTAMP:20260824T114341Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Special Event:  See a Partial Lunar Eclipse and Learn How and Why They Happen
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy of Tom Harper\n  \nAstronomy Special Event: See a Partial Lunar Eclipse and Learn How and Why They Happen \nThursday\,  August. 27th  \n 8:00 – 11:30 pm \nLocation:  Park Lot F \n  \n \n  \nOn August 27th at 8:00 pm\, please join our volunteer BNA astronomer and our newly established BNA Astronomy Club members as we watch a partial Lunar Eclipse. \n\n\n\n8:30 pm – 11:15 pm:  the Moon will slowly darken as it is 96% covered by the Earth’s shadow.\n11:15 pm +:  the Moon will slowly brighten as it passes behind the Earth then begins to come out of the shadow.  Note that the BNA Astronomy event ends at 11:30 pm.\n\n\n\nPhoto Courtesy Tom Harper\nIn addition to BNA astronomers\, we are pleased to welcome experts from the Heide Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow for this special event.  The Heide Observatory group will also be bringing materials to show the moon phases and how things orbit. \nOur experts will be here with telescopes and binoculars so you can see and learn about the eclipse!   Come prepared for a fun and interesting event that we don’t get to see very often. More information on the eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2026-august-28 \nThis takes place at the 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. \n  \n  \nNotes: \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 possible cooler temperatures with multiple layers of clothing as temperatures can drop quickly at night. This event may be cancelled because of inclement weather which includes rain\, significant cloud cover\, or extreme temperatures. \nFor more information on the Heide Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow please click on the following link:  https://hawthornhollow.org/observatory/ \n 
URL:https://bongnaturalistassociation.org/event/astronomy-special-event-see-a-partial-lunar-eclipse-and-learn-how-and-why-they-happen/
LOCATION:Lot F\, 26313 Burlington Rd.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T130000
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SUMMARY:Schlitz Audubon Presents - Owls:  Designed for Darkness!!!
DESCRIPTION:Great Horned Owl – Courtesy Schlitz Audubon\n  \n  \nSchlitz Audubon Presents – Owls:  Designed for Darkness!!! \nSaturday\, August 29th \nTime:  1:00 – 2:00 pm \nLocation:  Visitor Center Auditorium \nThe Schlitz Audubon raptor staff and their resident owls are coming to Bong for a special interactive program on owls! \nEastern Screech Owl – Courtesy Schlitz Audubon\n  \n\n\n\nDo all owls hoot?\nDo all owls eat mice?\nSee a demonstration of an owl’s special night hunting adaptions as well as some basic owl behaviors.\n\n\n\nThe owl ambassadors and staff of Schlitz Audubon answer these and other questions as they provide first-hand encounters with these amazing birds! \nBNA is able to offer this special program through receipt of the 2026 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/schlitz-audubon-presents-owls-designed-for-darkness/
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 26313 Burlington Road\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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