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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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    Live Animal Encounter

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    Learn all about our education reptiles and amphibians!

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    Corn Husk People

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    Learn to make a corn husk doll by creating a basic form and decorating using cornhusk techniques.

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    Knee High Naturalist

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    Meet at Shelter 1 with your 3 to 5-year-old and enjoy learning all about bats!

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    Eco-Halloween Hike

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    Enjoy s'mores and hot beverages around the campfire, then take a fun walk down our nature trail and enjoy fun skits that teach you about nature along the way!

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    Watercolor Leaves Class

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    Learn to use watercolors and leaves to paint and print them into colorful paintings.

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    Groundwater Demonstration

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    Learn about the importance of groundwater and see a demonstration of how groundwater moves through the ecosystem.

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    Live Animal Encounter

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    Learn all about our education reptiles and amphibians.

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    Fall Seed Scatter

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    Meet our natural resources educator at the Visitor Center for a fun seed project!

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    Scavenger Hunt – Drop In

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    Stop by the Visitor Center during our open hours to pick up a scavenger hunt.

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    Adopt A Highway

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    Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot and assist with roadside clean up at the park! Be sure to dress for the weather.

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