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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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    Memorial Day Hike

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    Join us for an afternoon spring hike on Memorial Day!

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    Live Animal Encounter

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    Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!

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    Peace Pole & Kindness Rock Decorating

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    Meet behind the Visitor Center to paint peace poles and special kindness rocks to leave your mark at the park!

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    Adopt-A-Highway

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    Join our volunteers in the important task of roadside clean-up along the highway!

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    Kids to Parks Day - Quarter Moon Observation

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    View the moon and other cool space objects through a telescope and enjoy learning about the vast expanse of our universe.

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    Kids to Parks Day - Kite Fly

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    Meet at Shelter 3 to make your own kite or purchase a pre-made one.

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    Mosaic Birdbath Craft

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    Meet at the volunteer shed down Rhodes Road to use broken pieces of pottery and grout to make a birdbath

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    Mother's Day Hike

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    Bring a mother or a loved one who makes you feel at home and explore the beautiful prairies of Richard Bong State Recreation Area.

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    Knee High Naturalist

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    Bring your 3- to 5-year-old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration.

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    Battling Invasive Species at Bong

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    Learn about the types of invasive plants growing at Bong and methods to control them.

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