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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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    Make a Mosaic Birdbath

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    Make a birdbath using a terracotta plant saucer and broken plates.

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    Earth Day Hike   

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    ​​​​​​​Celebrate Earth Day at Richard Bong State Recreation Area with a Spring Hike with our Naturalist.

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    Live Snake Encounter    

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat!

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    Getting Ready for Earth Day

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    Join us for a number of arts and crafts, and a storytelling of The Lorax.

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    Live Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat!

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    Spring into Fitness Hike

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    The after-work hikes continue! Depending on trail conditions, we will either walk Rhodes Road (paved road north of 142) or the Blue Trail.

  • Event

    Live Snake Encounter  

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat!

  • Event

    Spring into Fitness Hike   

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    The after-work hikes continue! Depending on trail conditions, we will either walk Rhodes Road (paved road north of 142) or the Blue Trail.

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    Spring Crescent Moon Wreath

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    Start spring with a new wreath for your door or wall.

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    Celebrate Spring Hike

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    Join us for an after-work hike to celebrate the first day of spring!

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