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Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Description

Once designated to be a jet fighter base, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is fittingly named after Major Richard I. Bong, a Poplar, WI native who was America's leading air ace during World War II. The air base was abandoned three days before concrete was to be poured for a 12,500-foot runway. Local citizens had the foresight to protect this open space for future generations.

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    Schlitz Audubon Eagle & Friends

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    Meet some special animal ambassadors and learn from an educator and team of volunteers from Schlitz Audubon Nature Center!

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    Fall Seed Scatter

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    We will start by studying native seeds while creating seed balls to scatter. Then we will head out on a hike and spread seeds as we go!

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    Knee High Naturalist: Getting Ready for Winter

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    Bring your 3–5-year-old and family to Shelter 1 for a unique program focused on exploring the outdoors with some of our youngest nature enthusiasts!

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    Astronomy Observation: Night Star Gazing

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    Observe the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!

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    Astronomy Observation: Night Star Gazing

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    Observe the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.

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    Bats Of Wisconsin

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    Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium for a presentation about Wisconsin Bats, from a Wisconsin Bat Ambassador and DNR Natural Resources Educator.

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    Halloween Hike

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    Celebrate Halloween at the park with a lighted hike.

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    Knee High Naturalist: Squirrel Safari

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    Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee High Naturalist.

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    NASA's International Observe The Moon Day & Night

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    Richard Bong State Recreation Area will be a host site for this annual NASA event.

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    Astronomy Viewing: Night Star Gazing

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    Drop in to observe the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.

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