Richard Bong State Recreation Area

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.

Contact

Website: Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Location

 Directions

  42.629043, -88.143778

County: Racine

  • Event

    Nature Explorer Family Club

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    Use your imagination to tell stories about the clouds.

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    Live Snack Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat.

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    Craft-pitizer

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    Bring a craft project you are working on, or bring one you need help with.

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    Fantastic Froggers

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    Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe, and release amphibians and other water creatures.

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    Knee High Naturalist

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    We will learn about snakes and how they eat, watch the garter snake eat some worms, and get the chance to touch some special education snakes.

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    Observe The Night Sky

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    Drop in to observe the night sky using special telescopes and binoculars.

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    Solar Viewing

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    Drop in to observe the sun through a special telescope.

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    Nature Necklaces Craft

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    Take home your unique creation.

  • Event

    Live Snack Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat.

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    Nature Explorer Family Club

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    Take a hike through nature and look for signs of life.

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