Parks_Topic Contact_Richard Bong
- Email: Richard Bong State Recreation Area
- Phone: tel:+1-262-878-5600
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.
Website: Richard Bong State Recreation Area
County: Racine
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
United States
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Bring your 3- to 5-year-old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration.
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Learn about the types of invasive plants growing at Bong and methods to control them.
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Enjoy an Arbor Day celebration at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.
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Experiment with various watercolor methods to create spring flowers on paintings and greeting cards.
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Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians. Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these unique creatures.
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Bring your 3 to 5-year-olds and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration while learning about the signs of spring.
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Stop by the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center to learn how to recycle different types of paper and craft supplies to make your own bookmarks and note paper.
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Meet to celebrate Sunrise Campground Opening with some camp cooking and a sunset hike! First enjoy building a fire and preparing a delicious campfire dessert. Then, take a gorgeous sunset hike!
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Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians! Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of these special creatures! You may even get to touch one of our education snakes!