Parks_Topic Contact_Richard Bong
- Email: Richard Bong State Recreation Area
- Phone: tel:+1-262-878-5600
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
42.629043, -88.143778 [exit DNR]
County: Racine
Parks_Topic Contact_Richard Bong
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
United States
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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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Arbor Day (Happy Little Tree Event)
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Enjoy an Arbor Day celebration at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.
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Spring Watercolor Class
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Experiment with various watercolor methods to create spring flowers on paintings and greeting cards.
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Live Animal Encounter
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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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Knee High Naturalist: Signs of Spring!
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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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Drop-In Craft: Paper Making
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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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Camp Cooking & Sunset Hike
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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!