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

    Pines and Needles

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    Pines and other evergreens are a bit of color in the winter world. Discover why and how they stay green and why they are important.

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    Owl Prowl

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    Join us for this annual event to discover why owls are the perfect night hunters.

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    Owl Prowl

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    Join us for this annual event to discover why owls are the perfect night hunters.

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    Knee-High Naturalist

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    Bring your 3-5-year-old to this fun and active nature program. This month’s topic will be the wonders of winter!

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    Knee-high Naturalist

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    Bring your 3 to 5-year-olds to this fun and active nature program.

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    First Day Hike

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    Meet the Bong Naturalist Association at the Visitor Center.

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    Knit & Crochet Clinic

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    Knit and Crochet Clinic for ages 8 and up.

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    Winter Greenery

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    Put some “green” in your holidays as you learn to create beautiful evergreen sprays or swages using natural materials.

  • Event

    Winter Greenery

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    Put some “green” in your holidays as you learn to create beautiful evergreen sprays or swages using natural materials.

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    Zentangle Glass Ornament

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    Draw Zentangle doodle with a marker on a large clear or white ornament.

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