Astronomy
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Eclipse Viewing Event
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Join the Friends of Lakeshore State Park and a park naturalist to view the last total solar eclipse North America will see for the next 20 years!
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Solar Eclipse Viewing
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Join us for this daytime celestial event as we enjoy a partial view of the solar eclipse.
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Safely Viewing the April 8 Eclipse
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Learn where you can find good information about the April 8 Solar eclipse and how to safely watch the eclipse as it happens. All ages welcome, but children should be accompanied by an adult.
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Spring Equinox Hike
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Enjoy the first crisp morning of spring and celebrate the Equinox with a hike around Richard Bong State Recreation Area! Meet at the Visitor Center, but be prepared to drive to another location in the park. Trail will be determined based on…
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Quarter Moon Observation
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Bring binoculars, peek through a telescope and discuss with our knowledgeable volunteer about the moon.
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Spring Equinox Hike
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The Spring Equinox represents new life & new beginnings and encourages new ideas. As the time of equal day & night, it also represents balance and contrast.
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Astronomy and Math in Nature/Discovery World’s Girls and STEM Day
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Italian mathematician, Leonardo Bonacci, discovered the Fibonacci sequence in 1202. This fascinating pattern is often found nature and in plants we see every day! Join Lakeshore State Park staff in observing this “golden rule” and see if you can…
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Guided Moonlight Hike and Stargazing
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Enjoy Wildcat under the full moon by joining this guided hike along the Starlight Trail.